Ancora Education

08/27/2026

We’re still celebrating from last week's ALPS ELITE Leadership Summit!
Fifty specially selected employees from across the entire network came together to collaborate, learn, and lead with purpose—building connections and sharing ideas that will shape the future of our organization. Here’s to the leaders who are leaving their mark and driving excellence every day!

08/21/2026

We're proud to announce that Joe Mowery, Gina Castleberry, and Tydrell Stevens have been chosen to speak about the partnership between their organizations at the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals Youth Symposium in November!

08/12/2026

Attending CSPEN? 2:00 PM, Waller B: Gina & Joe are presenting how career schools can impact their communities.

07/30/2026

This week, our Head of School at Ancora High School, Gina Castleberry, is attending the 2026 Correctional Technology Association (CTA) Technology Summit. Alongside Micaela Pearson and the Career Team, Gina is exploring how innovative technology can help bridge education and training gaps for individuals in correctional facilities.

07/28/2026

The Corpus Christi and McAllen campuses of network brand South Texas Vocational Technical Institute (STVT) have been awarded the 2025–2026 School of Excellence Award by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)!

Congratulations to Vanessa Pardo, Tammy Newsom, and everyone on both campus teams, for all their hard work in meeting rigorous accreditation standards and demonstrating high levels of student achievement.

Review the full announcement here:

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07/27/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Brandon Rowe has joined Ancora as our new Vice President of Marketing!

Brandon brings a wealth of experience, strategic vision, and a proven track record of driving impactful brand growth and student engagement strategies. In his new role, Brandon will lead our Marketing department – part of the Customer Engagement division – and oversee marketing efforts across all Ancora brands, focusing on expanding our reach, enhancing digital strategies, and championing our mission to empower students through transformative education.

His leadership will be instrumental in positioning Ancora for its next chapter of innovation and success.

Please join us in giving Brandon a warm welcome to the Ancora family!

07/23/2026

is proud to share that eleven of our network campuses are recognized on USA TODAY and Statista's America’s Top Vocational Schools in 2026!

Arizona Automotive Institute
Berks Technical Institute - Allentown
Miller-Motte College - Fayetteville
Miller-Motte College - Jacksonville
Miller-Motte College - Raleigh
Miller-Motte College - Tulsa
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - Brownsville
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - Arlington
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - McAllen
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - Weslaco
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - Corpus Christi

Check out the full article:

USA TODAY partnered with the research firm Statista for the second annual list of America’s top 250 trade schools in 2026.

07/20/2026

We are thrilled to announce that our "Bring Your Own Backpack" school supply giveaway is now a unified Ancora Education corporate initiative!

"There is nothing more exciting than watching our campuses buzz with energy as we help local children step into their school year feeling supported, prepared, and confident. This initiative is the heartbeat of who we are: a community-first organization dedicated to breaking down barriers to success,” said John Barnes, Ancora President & CEO.

Read the full announcement, and get information on all our giveaway locations, here:

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07/20/2026

Do you know someone who is good at micro-connections? Tag them in the comments to celebrate Motivation Monday with them!

07/17/2026

We are almost wrapped on our 2026 Ancora Training and Miller-Motte College Online E.L.I.T.E Leadership Training!

"It's an honor to be around such amazing leaders. I am both impressed and inspired by the level of talent this group brings to our organization. We are excited to see how everyone takes these sessions back to their teams and look forward to E.L.I.T.E 2027," said Joe Mowery, VP Online Operations at Ancora Education!