ARLINGTON, TX (March 3, 2026) — Ancora Education, a leading workforce training and solutions provider, has announced its South Texas Vocational Technical Institute (STVT) campus in Arlington, Texas is adding to its skilled trades offerings with the launch of an Automotive Service Technician (AST) program on March 16, 2026.
<span “>STVT’s Automotive Service 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. Students will prepare to sit for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exams and EPA 609 A/C Technician certification by graduation.*
“The addition of the Automotive Service Technician program enhances the range of training paths we offer students at STVT,” Kimberly Knox, President at STVT Arlington said. “We’re proud to expand our offerings in the automotive services industry workforce.”
About 70,000 national openings for automotive service technicians and mechanics are projected each year, on average, over the decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Graduates of the AST program may seek entry-level employment as automotive service mechanics or technicians, oil change technicians, or A/C technicians.
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 Texas. For more information about the Automotive Service program and/or to talk with an admission representative, visit: Automotive Service Technician Training in Arlington, Texas (stvt.edu).
About South Texas Vocational Technical Institute™
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute has six convenient locations across Texas and offers 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 quick program timelines. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Graduates have access to externships (depending on program) and career assistance including guidance from a Career Services team, resume updates, workshops, and more. Learn more 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.