The Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) is an institution of higher education, founded in 1966, with a mission of preparing individuals to succeed in a complex global society by providing affordable access to high quality career and transfer education delivered in a diverse, caring, and innovative learning environment.

The goal of CCAC is to increase academic success, college completion, and equity in the region while becoming a global learning community that stands on the pillars of proactive, intentional access, inclusion, diversity, social justice, and respect. Additionally, CCAC strives to be the region’s premier provider of workforce training and to increase prosperity and opportunity throughout the region by preparing individuals to meet the emerging workforce needs of the community and employers.

By incorporating innovative uses of technology to advance the delivery of instruction and services, and support the region’s 21st century economy, CCAC is positioned to be the region’s preferred gateway to a more prosperous future through its commitment to learning, innovation, and positive social change.