LEWISBURG, PA – (SEPTEMBER 2, 2025) — Ancora Education, a leading workforce training and solutions provider, has announced its Berks Technical Institute (BTI) campus in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania is adding to its offerings with the launch of skilled trades programs in a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Basic Refrigeration (HVAC/BR) and Electrical on October 13, 2025.
BTI’s HVAC/BR program prepares students for an entry-level position as an HVAC professional through classroom instruction and hands-on training by teaching them to service a variety of real world equipment. Program curriculum is recognized by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). Students have the opportunity to earn up to five credentials issued by the NCCER throughout their program, and will also be prepared to sit for the EPA Section 608 Technician certification by the end of the program.
The HVAC/BR curriculum covers:
● Air Conditioning Systems
● Electrical Systems for HVAC
● Heating Systems & Heat Pumps
● Refrigeration Systems
● Customer Service & Business Communications
● Safety & OSHA Regulations
The HVAC/BR graduate earns a diploma and can expect to find entry-level employment as a service technician capable of troubleshooting, servicing and repairing residential and commercial air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems.*
“The launch of our HVAC/BR and Electrical programs marks an exciting entry into the skilled trades for BTI Lewisburg,” stated Jessica Rohrbach, President. “We’re proud to support our community by training more skilled workers and creating accessible pathways for local students eager to start training for a trades career.”
BTI’s ten month Electrical program prepares students for an entry-level position in the residential and commercial electrical field. The program, a hybrid between classroom-style education and hands-on learning, is designed to prepare students to be a service technician capable of troubleshooting, servicing and repairing residential and commercial electrical systems, meeting the NCCER standards.*
The Electrical curriculum covers:
● Introduction to Electrical
● Motors and Current
● Junction Boxes and Circuit Breakers
● Load Calculations
● Transformers and Distribution
● Advanced Controls
This new expansion of BTI’s vocational skills training reflects parent company, Ancora Education’s, commitment to furthering educational opportunities for local students and contributing to the skilled workforce in Pennsylvania.
For more information about either program, visit: HVAC/BR or Electrical. To schedule a tour at the BTI Lewisburg campus, or to speak with Jessica Rohrbach, please contact Julie Ratcliff at 972-365-8147 or julie.ratcliff@hck2.com.
About Berks Technical Institute®
Berks Technical Institute, with three locations in Pennsylvania: Allentown, Lewisburg, and Wyomissing, offers training programs in Healthcare, Information Technology, Skilled Trades, and Transportation. Students receive hands-on learning experiences in smaller class settings and additional support beyond program completion. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Graduates have access to externships (depending on program) and career assistance, which includes guidance from a Career Services team, resume updates, workshops, and more. Learn more about BTI’s flexible training with lifelong impact at berks.edu.
*BTI cannot guarantee job placement, salary or employment.
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