Skilled Trades Archives

Viewpoint and Ancora Education Collaborate to Spotlight Exceptional Opportunities in Skilled Trades and Promote Diversity and Inclusion

MIAMI, March 5, 2024 Viewpoint, the distinguished educational series hosted by actor Dennis Quaid, is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with Ancora Education to develop multiple pieces that showcase the outstanding opportunities available in the skilled trades. These episodes will highlight specialized training programs offered by three of their institutions including Arizona Automotive Institute (AAI), Miller-Motte College (MMC), and Berks […]

SUNY Orange To Offer Ancora Training’s CDL-A Program

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) […]

Ancora’s Natalie Williams Recognized as a 2024 Top Woman in Transportation

WILMINGTON, NC – (March 13, 2024) — Natalie Williams, Vice President at Ancora Training, has been recognized as a 2024 “Top Women to Watch in Transportation” by Women In Trucking, a nonprofit organization working to bring gender diversity to the transportation industry. “For eight years, we’ve been pleased to recognize the accomplishments of women in […]

Ancora Education Named One of the “Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation” by Women in Trucking Association

CDL Training Provider Recognized for its Corporate Culture, Support, Career Advancement Opportunities (DALLAS, TX) December 15, 2023 – Ancora Education, a leading workforce solutions and Commercial Drivers License (CDL) training provider, was recently named one of the 2023 “Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation” by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT), a […]

Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville Launches Construction & Trades Management Associate’s Degree Program

Graduates Will Be Prepared for Potential Jobs in the Construction Industry as Electrical or HVAC/BR Project Managers (FAYETTEVILLE, NC) December 14, 2023 – According to national surveys from education nonprofit ECMC Group in January 2023, 19 percent of high-school students said they are considering career and technical education in the skilled trades this year, and […]

Miller-Motte College-Jacksonville to Launch Electrical Training Program that Prepares Students for Entry-level Positions in the Electrical Field

Classes Will Be Held in the Evening to Accommodate Students Who Work Full Time During the Day (JACKSONVILLE, NC) December 14, 2023 – According to national surveys from education nonprofit ECMC Group in January 2023, 19 percent of high-school students said they are considering career and technical education in the skilled trades this year, compared […]

Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville to Launch Electrical Training Program

New Skilled Trades Program Prepares Individuals for Entry-Level Electrical Service Technician Positions (FAYETTEVILLE, NC) September 28, 2023 – According to the Future of Skilled Trades Report from home services provider Thumbtack, 47 percent of young people are interested in pursuing a career in the trades citing a more flexible schedule, a faster and less expensive […]

HVAC and Basic Refrigeration Training Offered at STVT

Aims to Prepare Future Technicians in the Rio Grande Valley (BROWNSVILLE, TX) May 15, 2023 – For many, Texas summers are considered one of the most brutal times of the year with the triple digit temperatures often making headlines. And as Texans saw in 2022 with a shortage of HVAC professionals, it’s important the industry […]

What Are OSHA Standards for Construction? | Complying with OSHA

Overwhelmed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards – Here’s What You Should Know About Complying with OSHA Understanding of OSHA’s safety regulations can be overwhelming, but it’s important to know which standards apply to your industry and workplace. Doing so will allow you to create and maintain a safe work environment and […]