If you’re a Mobile, Alabama local looking for an associate’s degree or technical certificate, Bishop State Community College may be the place for you. Bishop State Community College is an HBCU. Associate’s degree programs include Political Science, Religion, Business, Early Childhood Education, EMS, Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Interpreter Training, Music and more. Technical certificate programs, which will train you for a career, include Automotive Repair, Barbering, Plumbing, Welding, Cosmetology, Truck Driving, Carpentry, Civil Engineering, Drafting and Electrical Technology, among others. Bishop prides itself on having a comprehensive and fair financial aid office, where information on loans, grants, work-study, veteran benefits and scholarships is readily available. Student services are another perk of attending Bishop. You can extend your learning experience outside the walls of the classroom with internships, clubs, student government, and academic honor organizations. The counseling services are also comprehensive and can guide you in matters of academic issues, career advice, job placement and personal problems. To apply, simply fill out an online application. It’s the first step in beginning the rest of your life.