The education and training powering Alabama forward.
Starting college. Advancing a career. Building your business. Whatever your why, the ACCS is your how. We create the opportunity to make life better.
The ACCS is designed to open the door to what matters most to you. All you have to do is start.
Opportunity starts here.
It’s never too late.
Your next employee,
specifically trained for you.
Powering Alabama’s economy
Students earn business and professional degrees, transfer to four-year universities, and compete as student athletes – all while staying close to home and for a fraction of the cost. Whatever “next” looks like for you, it can start here.
Opportunity
The path for your next step is here.
300+ programs, from dual enrollment to adult ed
$1 invested returns $5.60 in lifetime earnings
Education & Training
We train the people Alabama’s businesses need to grow.
182,000+ students served from all 67 Alabama counties for 60 years
Innovation Center cuts employer onboarding 30–60 days
Community
75% of graduates stay and build their lives in Alabama
$8.1B added to the Alabama economy
Real Alabamians are experiencing the impact – from first-generation college students to career-changers starting over to parents making life better for their families.
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“This place made me feel like I was included. I saw that once I made one step and I could keep going and going, I knew I had to be there.”
- Ly’Nardia Morris, Bishop State Community College
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“If you are considering a community college, take it from me – Calhoun changed my life. I started as a janitor, and now I am walking into the O.R. as a surgical tech.”
- Nyssa Vaughn, Calhoun Community College
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“I'm living my dream today as a pilot. I was extremely lucky to find Wallace State while I was in high school, and I would do it all over again.”
- Aaron Mathis, 2015 Wallace State graduate, United Airlines Pilot
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“Before I got my CDL I was driving smaller trucks but after I got my certification, it opened up a lot more opportunities. It just gives you that exposure, because they know you’re qualified.”
- Trey Moore, Equipment Officer, City of Foley
The ACCS partners with Alabama’s leading employers to build talent to spec, from custom training through the Innovation Center to the healthcare workforce that staffs hospitals across the state. When industry needs skills, the ACCS delivers them faster.
Alabama’s Larget Provider of Healthcare Training
22,000+ Healthcare Students
33 Healthcare Programs
LPN Programs at 13 Colleges
62 Partner Facilities
960+ LPN Openings Filled Each Year
The ACCS serves as essential infrastructure for Alabama’s economy, producing job-ready talent in all 67 counties and returning measurable value to the state.
$1 Invested Returns $5.60 in Lifetime Earnings
75% of Graduates stay in Alabama
Wherever you are in Alabama, an ACCS college is close. Find the campus and programs near you and take the next step.
