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To address surging regional demand for commercial drivers and eliminate training backlogs, Virginia Western Community College is expanding its Commercial Driver\u2019s License (CDL) training<\/a> capacity through a new strategic partnership with Ancora Training. The initiative expands upon the College\u2019s ongoing partnership with Mountain Gateway Community College<\/a> established earlier this year, giving local students immediate access to more training slots, flexible scheduling options and new credential pathways.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virginia Western\u2019s expanded model incorporates new accelerated Class A and Class B options through Ancora Training<\/a>. The dual-partner strategy reflects Virginia Western\u2019s commitment to providing high-quality instruction while rapidly expanding student capacity across the Roanoke region. “Our priority is ensuring every student receives rigorous, safety-focused instruction that fits their real-life schedule and leads directly to employment,” said Amanda Decker, Workforce Solutions Operations Manager. “By partnering with a trusted training leader like Ancora Training, we can now offer immediate training seats, accelerated completion options in as little as three to four weeks, and opportunities for qualifying students to attend at low cost or no cost out of pocket.”\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about CDL training options and learn about the cohort beginning Oct. 19.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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