Affordable Career Training Programs in South Texas
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.
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?
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.
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.
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 personalized path 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.* Whether you’re exploring grants, loans, or scholarships, or applying for aid through FAFSA, we can help you understand what’s available.
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.
*Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
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 Campus
2241 S Watson Rd, Suite 181 Arlington, TX 76010
Brownsville Campus
1900 North Expressway Suite O, Brownsville, TX 78521
Corpus Christi Campus
2000 S. Padre Island Dr. Corpus Christi, TX 78416
San Antonio Campus
734 SE Military Drive San Antonio, TX 78214
McAllen Campus
1800 S Main, Suite 500 McAllen, TX 78503
Weslaco Campus
1600 North Westgate Drive, Weslaco, TX 788599
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
Additional Information
For additional information on procedures for obtaining or reviewing documents describing accreditation, approval, or licensing, please see the Campus President.
Why Choose STVT for Your Vocational Training?
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.
Learn From Industry-Experienced Faculty
Our instructors bring practical experience from fields like healthcare, skilled trades, and business directly into the classroom and lab.
At STVT, you may benefit from:
- Faculty with industry certifications or advanced credentials
- Small class sizes that support focused instruction
- Mentorship that helps keep you on track
Career-Focused Program Areas
STVT offers training opportunities in fields such as:
- Healthcare: Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding
- Skilled Trades: HVAC and Basic Refrigeration, Combination Welding, Automotive Technician, CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer, CDL Training: Class B, Diesel-Heavy Truck Technician, Electrical
- Business: Business Studies
Each program includes training and may offer preparation for select industry certifications.* Please check with your local campus to confirm program availability.
Programs Informed by Industry
STVT works closely with regional employers to help keep our training aligned with local industry needs.
These partnerships help support students through:
- Advisory boards with industry professionals
- On-campus guest speakers and events
- Opportunities for hands-on projects and externships, where applicable
Flexible Training Close to Home
With six campuses across Texas, STVT brings training closer to where you live.
Many of our programs offer:
- Flexible scheduling
- Small class sizes
*STVT does not guarantee third-party certification/licensure. Certification/licensure requirements for taking and passing certification/licensure examinations are not controlled by STVT but by outside agencies and are subject to change by the agencies without notice to STVT. Therefore, STVT cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take certification/licensure examinations, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.
Real-World Training That Prepares You
At STVT, you train in labs that reflect work environments similar to what you can encounter in the field, helping you build vocational skills that matter. Many of our programs include opportunities to prepare for select state or national certifications, where applicable, and to gain experience you can add to your resume while you’re still in training.
We partner with local employers to help students understand the expectations of today’s workforce and develop training that aligns with those needs.
Your Future Starts Now
No matter where you are in life, STVT has a path forward. Let us help you start training for a better career.