MCALLEN, TX (May 27, 2025) — Ancora Education, a leading workforce training and
solutions provider, has announced its South Texas Vocational Technical Institute (STVT)
campus in McAllen, Texas is adding to its skilled trades offerings with the launch of an
Automotive Service Technician (AST) program on June 29, 2026.
STVT’s AST program prepares students for an entry-level position as an automotive service technician through classroom and hands-on training in engine repair, vehicular inspection, diagnostic procedures, preventative maintenance services, transmission repair, basic electric and more.
STVT students enrolled in the program will be prepared to sit for the Automotive Service
Excellence (ASE) exams and EPA 609 A/C Technician certification by graduation.*
“By introducing the Automotive Service Technician program, STVT is expanding the pathways available to students pursuing hands-on careers,” said Vanessa Pardo, President at STVT McAllen. “This addition reflects our commitment to meeting evolving employment openings for skilled automotive professionals.”
This new expansion of STVT’s vocational skills training reflects Ancora’s commitment to
furthering educational opportunities for local students and contributing to the skilled workforce in South Texas. The Automotive Service Technician program is also offered at STVT Arlington, STVT Corpus Christi, and STVT San Antonio, expanding access to hands-on automotive training across the state. For more information about the Automotive Service Technician program and/or to talk with an admission representative, visit: Automotive Service Technician |Training in South Texas (stvt.edu).
About South Texas Vocational Technical Institute™
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute (STVT) has six convenient locations across Texas offering 11 training programs in business, healthcare, skilled trades, and transportation (programs vary by location). Students engage in hands-on learning environments with industry-experienced instructors and financial aid is available for those who qualify. Graduates have access to long-term career assistance, including guidance from our Career Services team, resume building support, professional networking events, and more. STVT is part of the Ancora Education network and a proud member of the Lindenwood Education System. Forge your own future® at stvt.edu.
*South Texas Vocational Technical Institute (STVT) does not guarantee third-party certification. Certification requirements for taking and passing certification examinations are not controlled by STVT but by outside agencies and are subject to change by the agencies without notice to STVT. Therefore, STVT cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take certification examinations, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.