Classes begin April 29 at Middletown Campus
Orange County, New York – (April 2024) — Ancora Training, a leading provider of workforce development programs, has announced their CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) program will now be offered at Orange County Community College (SUNY Orange). The community college is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system.
Ancora has a strong focus on CDL training across its own on-site schools and the Ancora Training division. SUNY Orange’s 4-week program provides an opportunity for local residents who are at least 21 years old to begin a new career by training to inspect and operate tractor trailers, and to assume driver responsibilities. All instruction takes place at the college’s Middletown campus using Ancora Training’s equipment. Upon passing their skills exam at the DMV, students who complete the course are eligible to apply for one of the many open positions within the transportation industry (a reported 60,000 in the U.S. according to the Commercial Carrier Journal in January 2024).
“A CDL-A license provides a rapid entry point to a career in trucking,” said Natalie Williams, Vice President at Ancora Training. “By expanding the reach of our CDL training, we’re helping fill the gap in the shortage of drivers nationwide.”
“Orange County is at the crossroads of two major trucking routes in Interstate 84 and the New York Thruway (I-87), and this region is becoming a shipping, transportation and logistics hub,” added Dr. Jean Leandre, Vice President for Workforce, Strategy and Innovation at SUNY Orange. “The College is happy to be working with Ancora Training to bring CDL programming to support area residents looking to enter the trucking industry and earn sustainable wages.”
Ancora Training manages CDL programs for more than 40 community colleges across the United States including Central Ohio Technical College, Austin Community College, and Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), among others.
CDL classes will begin on April 29 at the SUNY Orange campus located at 115 South Street, Middletown, NY 10940. Online registration is currently available. For more information and/or to register, visit www.sunyorange.edu/plus.
About SUNY Orange
Orange County Community College (SUNY Orange) enrolls approximately 4,000 full- and part-time students across nearly 40 degree and certificate programs. With campuses in Middletown and Newburgh, the College has grown to meet the needs of its students, while also addressing the demands of a growing and diverse population in the Hudson Valley. In addition to its traditional for-credit degree courses and programs on both campuses, the College is growing its non-credit/workforce programming under the newly branded umbrella of “SUNY Orange Plus” (formerly known as CAPE). Consistent with its mission to provide high-quality and accessible educational and enrichment opportunities, the College is noted for its commitment to ensuring student success. Since its founding in 1950, the College has earned its reputation as a pioneer and innovator in meeting the needs of its students and contributing to a vibrant and thriving community. Learn more about SUNY Orange at www.sunyorange.edu.
About Ancora
Ancora® is a leading workforce solutions provider addressing America’s labor gaps through innovative and technology-driven educational programs. Arlington, Texas-based 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 five private, post-secondary school brands with 22 campus locations across the nation. Schools include: Arizona Automotive Institute™ (AAI), Berks Technical Institute™ (BTI), McCann® School of Business & Technology, 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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