Alamo Colleges District (ACD) is the largest provider of higher education in South Texas. Its five independent colleges (Northeast Lakeview College, Northwest Vista College, Palo Alto College, St Philip’s College, and San Antonio College) provide two-year degrees that focus on preparing students to transfer to baccalaureate-granting institutions and workforce development programs that help build new careers and meet the needs of business; ten education and training centers that offer a wide range of education and training for the community and military; and three district support operations centers. The Alamo Colleges District service area includes Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr, and Wilson counties.