MOBILE, Ala., October 24, 2025 – Bishop State Community College is excited to receive a generous donation of 20 professional-grade toolboxes from Airbus to support students enrolled in the college’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
The donation will help students stay organized as they work with tools and equipment used in aviation, manufacturing, and engineering technology, giving them a hands-on learning experience that mirrors the real-world environments of today’s technical industries.
“We are deeply grateful to Airbus for their continued commitment to support our programs and their investment in our students’ futures,” said Dr. Klaus Tenbergen, Dean of Career and Technical Education at Bishop State. “These toolboxes will have an immediate impact in our labs and classrooms, ensuring that our students are well organized and ready to meet the needs of today’s high-demand technical fields.”
"Bishop State is a valued partner as we secure our ramp up and help develop the aerospace ecosystem here in lower Alabama," said Ethan Mattocks, Director of Technical Learning for Airbus. "Their support with developing and delivering programs for our current and future employees has been key to our success. Our donation to Bishop State highlights our continued commitment to our shared ambition to foster the next generation of talent here in our community."
Airbus’s contribution underscores the company’s ongoing partnership with Bishop State Community College and its dedication to strengthening the local workforce pipeline through education and training initiatives.
About Bishop State Community College
Bishop State Community College is a state-supported, open-admission, historically black community college located in Mobile, Alabama. The college offers a wide range of academic, technical, and workforce development programs designed to prepare students for both immediate employment and university transfer opportunities.
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