Bus and Truck Driver Training

The bus and truck driver program at Bishop State Community College prepare students for careers as professional truck drivers, bus drivers and other professional delivery drivers. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to drive trucks and buses, delivery vehicles, and other commercial vehicles. Program courses include: operating gas/diesel and electrically-powered vehicles, loading and unloading cargo and passengers, reporting delays or accidents on the road, arranging transportation for personnel, and keeping records of receipts and fares. Get more details below including other Alabama colleges that offer bus and truck driver training.

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Bishop State Community College

100 and Hwy 83, Evergreen, AL

About
Bishop State Community College, located in Mobile, Alabama, was founded in 1927 when it was originally a branch campus of Alabama State College (University) in Montgomery. The school originally provided courses for currently employed teachers, but became a full fledged community college in 1965 when the state declared it independent and named it Mobile State Junior College.The school went through several name changes over the following years, but received its final name in 1991 when the school was merged with Southwest State Technical College and Carver State Technical College. Bishop State Community College is a public two year institution dedicated to providing workforce training, educational opportunity, and public service to its service communities.

Academics
Bishop State Community College offers a variety of programs that allow students to pursue career training or academic transfer opportunities. Career training programs provide students the training and skills necessary to enter the workforce as qualified professionals in their particular area of study. Programs provide practical and classroom education, allowing for the first hand experience alongside more traditional teaching methodology. Students will earn a certificate or degree through a program that takes between one and two years to complete, and demonstrates competency in the area of study. Career programs are usually in high demand fields and based on community needs.

Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the freshman and sophomore years of a four year education at low monetary cost followed by transfer to a four year institution where they will finish their baccalaureate degree. Students will apply to a college or university to after completing their first two year, with public schools in Alabama being easier to enter through agreements in place with BSCC. Requirements for transfer will vary by school and it is recommended that students meet with a counselor prior to the start of their education to plan their curriculum to best meet the requirements of their desired school or schools.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Culinary Arts
• History
• Criminal Justice
• Sociology

Admissions and Financial Aid
As an open enrollment institution, any applicant that meets the minimum requirements for admission to Bishop State Community College may enroll by submitting an application. Applicants must provide all transcripts and/or GED test scores, take a placement test or provide ACT/SAT test scores and meet with a counselor to choose a program of study.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student AID (FAFSA), the resulting student aid report (SAR) from which will be used to identify financial need, aid program eligibility, and monetary awards. Students may be asked to provide further financial information prior to the disbursement of funds as per new federal regulations governing financial aid. New applications for aid must be submitted prior to the start of each academic year due to changing financial circumstances from year to year.

Students Enrolled in the Bus and Truck Driver Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bishop State Community College offers a less than one year certificate program in bus and truck driver.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach or instruct vocational or occupational subjects at the postsecondary level (but at less than the baccalaureate) to students who have graduated or left high school. Includes correspondence school, industrial, and commercial instructors; and adult education teachers and instructors who prepare persons to operate industrial machinery and equipment and transportation and communications equipment. Teaching may take place in public or private schools whose primary business is education or in a school associated with an organization whose primary business is other than education.

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Description

Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, bus drivers, transit and intercity employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.9% from 2014 to 2024

Bus Drivers, School or Special Client

Description

Transport students or special clients, such as the elderly or persons with disabilities. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist passengers in boarding or exiting.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, bus drivers, school or special client employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

Description

Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.5% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).