City: Shreveport, LA

Category: Education

Telephone: (318) 678-6000

Address: 6220 East Texas St.

Description: With more than 5,000 students in a variety of programs leading to Associate’s degrees in applied science, science, arts, and general studies as well as a Certificate of Technical Studies, Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC, pronounced bip-see by the locals) offers quality education designed to prepare people to transfer to a four-year institution in pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree, enter the workforce, or enhance their skills through continuing education opportunities. In 2005, BPCC moved to its new 71-acre campus, which continues to be the pride and joy of the area, demonstrating the important role community colleges play within higher education in Louisiana. Weekend and evening classes allow people employed full-time to also take advantage of this educational opportunity. Fully accredited.