Vocational-Technical Programs
Many vocational-technical courses are offered to the high school graduate in the Jefferson County Area. Some of these courses are at state supported schools while others are offered in private schools. We advise you to consider ALL types of technical and business schools and determine for yourself those best suited for your needs.
LAWSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (now includes the former Bessemer State Technical College) AND JEFFERSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - These offer a variety of vocational and two-year terminal courses as well as programs for students planning to transfer to a 4-year college or university. All courses are certified by the State Department of Education. Courses vary in length from 12-24 months. Additional information is available online and in the Guidance Department.
The following programs are subject to change each year, but are typical of the course offerings at these schools.
LAWSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Air Conditioning/Refrigeration
Automotive Body Repair
Automotive Service (Ford, GM, Toyota, T-Ten, ASEP)
Automotive Technician
Barbering
Cabinet Making
Carpentry
Commercial Art
Commercial Food Services
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Dental Assisting
Drafting & Design
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Electrical Technology
Electronics-Industrial
Fashion Merchandising
Fire Science
Geographic Information Systems
Graphics & Prepress Communications
Horticulture-Ornamental
Industrial Maintenance
Interior Design
Licensed Practical Nursing
Machine Tool Technology
Masonry
Medium Heavy Truck Technician
Nail Care Technology
Nursing Assistant
Office Administration
Plumbing
Radio/TV Audio-Visual Production
Welding
Admissions Information:
Lawson State Community College
1100 Ninth Avenue SW, Bessemer, Alabama 35022
Phone: 428-6391, Ext.332
JEFFERSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Accounting
Automotive Manufacturing Technology
Banking and Finance
Biomedical Equipment Technology
Business Management
Child Development
Clinical Laboratory Technology
Computer Information Systems Technology
Construction and Building Science Technology
Culinary & Hospitality Management
Electronics
Emergency Medical Services
Fire Science
Funeral Service Education
Hospitality Management (includes Culinary Arts)
Interior Design
Landscape Technology
Law Enforcement
Manufacturing and Technology
Nursing (Registered and Licensed Practical)
Office Administration
Physical Therapy Assistant
Radio & TV Production and Broadcasting
Radiologic Technology
Veterinary Technology
Admissions Information:
Jefferson State Community College
Main Campus phone: 853-1200 Shelby Campus: 520-5900
PRIVATE SCHOOLS - Additional courses are offered in private schools in the county. These include such courses as office occupations, electronics, cosmetology, drafting and others. These are listed in your telephone directory and in the newspaper. Remember, the most expensive may not be the best...the Better Business Bureau can be of help in checking private, profit-making schools and organizations.