Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning
We offer career readiness and professional and personal development opportunities through:
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Adult Basic Education/GED
Contract Training Programs
Distance Learning
Ed2Go
Ready To Work Program
Technology Series
Videoconferencing
WorkKeys
Divisional Staff
| Name | Phone | |
| Dr. Charles W. Porter, Dir. |
(251) 405-7118 | cporter@bishop.edu |
| Mr. Akareem Spears |
(251) 662-5368 | aspears@bishop.edu |
| Ms. Sheria Mitchell |
(251) 405-7085 | smitchell@bishop.edu |
| Mr. Elmanaz Pettway | (251) 405-7117 | epettway@bishop.edu |
| Ms. Gale Runderson | (251) 405-7114 | grunderson@bishop.edu |
| Ms. Kimberly Bush | (251) 405-7054 | kbush@bishop.edu |
As the non-credit side of the College, the Division of Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning plays an integral role as an economic and workforce development resource tool by providing Southwest Alabama with career and workforce development, custom designed training initiatives and continuing education (lifelong learning). Through the organizational units comprising the Division, Bishop State Community College is fulfilling the vision, misson, goals and objectives of the Alabama College System and Postsecondary Education. The Division extends the resources of Bishop State beyond traditional boundaries to diverse populations, utilizing the latest innovative technologies. The Division strives to present solutions to the training/workforce development needs of the community at large and respond to the growing and rapidly changing needs of industry for a career-ready workforce.
Classes held at the Southwest (925 Dauphin Island Pkwy.)
Workforce Development Office
| Name | Phone | |
| Lew Bomar |
251.476.4485 | lbomar@bishop.edu |
| Tracy Abbott |
251.665.4144 | tabbott@bishop.edu |
For course listings and requirements for graduation, see the Course Catalog.