SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI), the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians, announced today that it has been designated a 2015 Military Friendly® School by Victory Media, the premier entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life. This designation includes Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI collectively) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech).
The Military Friendly® Schools designation is awarded to the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that are doing the most to embrace military students, and to dedicate resources to ensure their success in the classroom and after graduation. The methodology used for making the Military Friendly® Schools list has changed the student veteran landscape to one of greater transparency and has helped share best practices to support military students across the country.
"The services we offer to support veteran students help to bridge the transition from a military setting to a meaningful civilian life," said John Decoteau, director of military admissions, UTI. "We are proud to be recognized for our commitment to help those who have served our country find opportunities to translate their skills to successful, stable post-military careers."
Now in its sixth year, the 2015 list of Military Friendly® Schools was compiled through extensive research and a survey of schools nationwide approved for Post-9/11 GI Bill funding. The school survey, methodology, criteria and weightings are developed with the assistance of an independent Academic Advisory Board comprised of educators from schools across the country.
About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) is the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. With more than 180,000 graduates in its 49-year history, UTI offers undergraduate degree, diploma and certificate programs at 11 campuses across the United States, as well as manufacturer-specific training programs at dedicated training centers. Through its campus-based school system, UTI provides specialized post-secondary education programs under the banner of several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech). For more information, visit www.uti.edu. Like UTI on Facebook or follow UTI on Twitter @UTITweet, @MMITweet, and @NASCARTechUTI.
About Military Friendly® Schools
The Military Friendly® Schools designation process includes extensive research and a data-driven survey of schools nationwide approved for Post-9/11 GI Bill funding. The school survey, methodology, criteria and weightings are developed with the assistance of an independent Academic Advisory Board comprised of educators from schools across the country. The survey is administered for free and open to all post-secondary schools who wish to participate. Criteria for consideration can be found on our website and a complete list of schools can be found through our Schools Matchmaker tool.
About Victory Media
Victory Media is a service-disabled, veteran-owned business serving the military community since 2001. Our data-driven lists are published in G.I. Jobs®, Military Spouse, and Vetrepreneur® media channels, republished in periodicals such as USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Bloomberg BW, and frequently cited on nationalTV by NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, CNBC, Fox News and others.
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