JACKSONVILLE, NC – (August 15, 2024) — Ancora Education, a leading workforce solutions provider, has announced Miller-Motte College (MMC) campus in Jacksonville, North Carolina, is approved by the North Carolina State Approving Agency to offer Veterans education benefits in its Electrical program.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, in June 2024, the veteran unemployment rate was 2.9%, up from 2.7% from last year. There are 196,0000 military service members* who transition to civilian life each year, and 8.8 million military veterans in the U.S. civilian labor force.**
Located on the North Carolina coast, MMC’s Jacksonville campus is located near five military bases, including Camp LeJeune, Marine Corps Air Station New River and Fort Liberty, formerly known as Fort Bragg. The North Carolina SAA approval opens funding opportunities to more Veterans and/or eligible beneficiary individuals looking to pursue their trade education.
MMC’s Electrical program prepares students for an entry-level position in the residential and commercial electrical field. With combined classroom-style education and hands-on learning, the program can be completed in 10 months.
“We will continue to work with the North Carolina State Approving Agency to make programs at our campus eligible for funding options,” says Amber Borrego, MMC Jacksonville Executive Director. “We are committed to providing skilled trades education to more students, benefiting our communities long term through the knowledge of lifelong technical skills.”
In 2023, there were 101 enrolled military veterans at MMC Jacksonville. Other MMC programs approved by the North Carolina State Approving Agency to offer Veterans education benefits include Medical Clinical Assistant and CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer.
*Source: Department of Defense (DOD), Improvements to the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Congressional Report, August 2022 **Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Civilian noninstitutional population aged 18 years and over, 2022, (https://www.bls.gov/cps/cpsaat48.htm).
About Miller-Motte®
Miller-Motte’s mission to inspire and empower individuals through education and skill development is achieved through our two organizations: Miller-Motte College (MMC) and Miller-Motte Driving Institute (MMDI). MMC offers campus locations in GA, NC, OK, and TN (programs vary by location) and fully online learning nationwide for those seeking Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Science degree programs, in Business, Healthcare, Technology, Education, and Skilled Trades categories. MMDI, launched in 2024 in SC, is dedicated exclusively to commercial driver training. Miller-Motte graduates have access to career services and financial aid is available for those who qualify. Learn more at www.miller-motte.edu.
About Ancora®
Ancora is a leading workforce solutions provider addressing America’s labor gaps through innovative and technology-driven educational programs. Ancora operates in four divisions: Ancora Academy™, Ancora High School®, Ancora Education®, and Ancora Training®. Ancora Academy offers online courses for personal or professional development to individual learners. Ancora High School, accredited by Cognia™, provides adult learners the opportunity to complete a high school diploma in a highly flexible, self-paced, completely online format. Ancora Education offers technical education training programs specializing in healthcare, IT, business, and skilled trades through four private, post-secondary school brands with 22 campus locations across the nation. Schools include: Arizona Automotive Institute® (AAI), Berks Technical Institute® (BTI), Miller-Motte® College (MMC) and South Texas Vocational Technical Institute™ (STVT). Ancora Training offers workforce solutions, such as CDL and other customizable training solutions, for corporate, community college, and government agency partners. Learn more at www.ancora.com.
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