Affordable Career Training Programs in South Texas
Our History
South Texas Vo-Tech has campuses located in Weslaco, Brownsville, McAllen, Corpus Christi, and San Antonio, and Arlington Texas. The School began operations in October 1973 as the Texas Language Academy offering English as a Second Language (ESL) and Spanish. With the growth of industry in the Rio Grande Valley, South Texas Vo-Tech recognized the communities’ needs and decided to expand into allied health, business, childcare, computer and legal related occupations. A brief history of this expansion is as follows:
- 1973 – Opened Texas Language Academy, Brownsville, Texas
- 1979 – Changed name to Texas Language and Commercial Academy
- 1980 – Weslaco Campus opened
- 1983 – McAllen Campus opened
- 1982 – School changed name to South Texas Vocational Technical Institute (South Texas Vo-Tech)
- 1993 – Sold Brownsville campus to R.G. Educational Service
- 2002 – Brownsville Campus re-opened under original owner
- 2007 – Campuses in Weslaco, Brownsville, McAllen, acquired by ATI Enterprises, Inc.
- 2008 – Corpus Christi Campus opened
- 2010 – San Antonio Campus opened
- 2013 – STVT San Antonio became a branch of Arizona Automotive Institute
- 2013 – All five STVT locations acquired by STVT-AAI Education Inc.
- 2014 – STVT in Corpus Christi, McAllen, and San Antonio became ACCSC accredited as branch campuses of Platt College – Tulsa campus.
- 2021 – STVT in Corpus Christi, McAllen, and San Antonio became ACCSC accredited as branch campuses of Miller-Motte College – Chattanooga Campus.
- 2022 – STVT in Weslaco and Brownsville became ACCSC accredited.
- 2022 – STVT in Weslaco and Brownsville voluntarily withdrew from COE Accreditation.
- 2023 – Edge Tech Academy in Arlington, TX was rebranded as South Texas Vocational Technical Institute.
- 2025 – In April 2025, Ancora Education, including STVT was purchased by Lindenwood Education System.
Why Choose STVT for Your Vocational Training?
At South Texas Vocational Technical Institute (STVT), we believe education should be accessible, hands-on, and focused on practical learning opportunities. Whether you’re developing new skills or expanding on what you already know, STVT offers focused training designed to help you pursue opportunities in today’s workforce.
Industry Experienced Instructors
Career-Focused Training
Affordable Training Options
Training Starts Every 5 to 10 Weeks
Career Assistance for Grads
Hands-On Training
The Mission of STVT
The mission of South Texas Vocational Technical Institute is to inspire and empower individuals through education and skill development. The STVT Core Values utilized to create positive experiences are grounded in: Integrity, Customer Service, Innovation, and Growth.
Why Choose STVT?
Specialized Experiences
An education, just like your career goals, is deeply personal to you. As part of our commitment to our students, we work together to create a plan that works for you so you can create the future you want using the skills you learned at STVT.
Affordable Education
Our Financial Aid team is here to help guide you through your options.* You can submit your FAFSA to explore eligibility for grants, loans, and scholarships and we can help you understand what’s available.
Quick Program Timelines
At STVT, we understand that education means more than textbooks. That’s why we provide hands-on experience, practical support, and guidance designed to help you succeed.
Career Services Support
Our Career Services team is here to support you throughout your vocational training and beyond. From resume building to interview preparation and job search guidance, we offer resources that help you prepare to enter the workforce.
An Accredited Education
STVT is proud to be an accredited career institute that provides quality training programs for careers like dental assisting, automotive service, and more.
Arlington, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, McAllen, San Antonio, and Weslaco Campus Accreditation
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute campuses in Arlington, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, McAllen, San Antonio, and Weslaco are accredited as branch campuses of Miller-Motte College, Chattanooga, TN, by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 325, Arlington, VA 22201, (703) 247-4212, www.accsc.org
Arlington
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2241 S Watson Rd, Ste 181 Arlington, TX 76010
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866-411-1586
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CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer, CDL Training: Class B, Diesel Heavy Truck Technician, Electrical, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Basic Refrigeration, Medical Clinical Assistant
Brownsville
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1900 N. Expressway, Suite O
Brownsville, TX 78521 -
956-554-3515
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CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer, Dental Assisting, Electrical, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Basic Refrigeration, Medical Billing & Coding, Medical Clinical Assistant
Corpus Christi
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2000 S Padre Island Dr.
Corpus Christi, TX 78416 -
361-232-5057
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Automotive Service Technician, CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer, Combination Welding, Dental Assisting, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Basic Refrigeration, Medical Clinical Assistant
McAllen
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1800 S. Main, Suite 500
McAllen, TX 78503 -
956-631-1107
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Automotive Service Technician, CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer, Electrical, Business Studies, Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Basic Refrigeration, Dental Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Clinical Assistant
Weslaco
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1600 N. Westgate Drive, Suite 400
Weslaco, TX 78599 -
956-969-1564
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CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer, Combination Welding,Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Basic Refrigeration, Dental Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Clinical Assistant
San Antonio
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1600 N. Westgate Drive, Suite 400
Weslaco, TX 78599 -
956-969-1564
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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Basic Refrigeration, Automotive Service Technician, Combination Welding, CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer, Diesel Heavy Truck Technician
State Approvals
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute is approved and regulated by:
Texas Workforce Commission
Career Schools and Colleges
101 East 15th St., Rm. 226T
Austin, Texas 78778-0001
(512) 936-3100
www.Texasworkforce.org/careerschools(Open Link in new window)
Additional Information
For additional information on procedures for obtaining or reviewing documents describing accreditation, approval, or licensing, please see the Campus President.