MIRAMAR, Fla. (Sept. 7, 2023) – The Universal Technical Institute-Miramar campus celebrated its first anniversary and significant milestones on Thursday, Aug. 24. As the second Universal Technical Institute campus in Florida, the opening of UTI-Miramar corresponds with UTI’s ongoing strategic growth and diversification plan that includes extending its transportation, skilled trades, and energy education programs offerings in high demand geographic regions. UTI-Miramar offers four core programs: Automotive Technology II, Diesel Technology II, Welding Technology, and combined Automotive and Diesel Technology II.
The campus is offering two additional programs this year – Airframe and Powerplant and BMW FastTrack training:
- In the Airframe and Powerplant Technician program, students learn to troubleshoot and perform aircraft repairs and routine maintenance, inspect aircraft, and follow FAA rules and regulations1. Students can complete aircraft mechanic school training in two years or less.
- BMW FastTrack program is 12 weeks of intensive BMW-specific training on current models of some of the world’s most precision-based driving machines2. The four focus areas include Workshop Technology, Electrical Technology, Chassis Technology and Drivetrain Technology. Graduates of the program earn seven factory credentials. They may achieve a BMW Associate Level III Certification after completing BMW-specific Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) testing and hands-on assessments.
Within the first year of operating, UTI-Miramar hosted five formal graduation ceremonies attended by hundreds of supportive friends and relatives. During its inaugural year, UTI-Miramar faculty and staff have hosted career fairs and open houses as well as:
- Women in STEM sessions attended by 150 high school students from the surrounding communities
- Events with over 25 high school BRACE counselors to discuss skilled trade career opportunities
- Auto Tech and Top Tech Challenges with 42 total participants
- Summer 2023 Ignite session with 17 high school students approaching their senior year
- Two Career Fairs
- Two National Open Houses
“It is truly an honor to witness the transformative journey of our students and the dedication of our instructors and staff. We are not just an educational institution. UTI-Miramar is a community that helps foster personal growth, and shapes futures. The strides we have made in our first year underscore our commitment to empowering individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to be prepared for careers in high-demand fields,” commented Campus President Bob Burnfield.
UTI-Miramar has established mutually beneficial relationships with approximately 50 employers. These employers may offer field trips, part-time and full-time employment opportunities for students, speak to students on campus, and participate in job fairs on campus. Additional UTI-Miramar campus sponsors include but are not limited to NAPA, Pennzoil, Interstate Batteries, CRC Industries, Jiffy Lube, Crown Lift, HP Tuners, Sawgrass Ford, and Snap-On.
About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) (the "Company") was founded in 1965 and is a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled trades, and healthcare education programs, whose mission is to serve students, partners, and communities by providing quality education and support services for in-demand careers across a number of highly skilled fields. The Company is comprised of two divisions: Universal Technical Institute (“UTI”) and Concorde Career Colleges (“Concorde”). UTI operates 16 campuses located in 9 states and offers a wide range of transportation and skilled trades technical training programs under brands such as UTI, MIAT College of Technology, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute and NASCAR Technical Institute. Concorde operates across 17 campuses in 8 states, offering programs in the Allied Health, Dental, Nursing, Patient Care and Diagnostic fields. For more information, visit www.uti.edu or www.concorde.edu, or visit us on LinkedIn at @UniversalTechnicalInstitute and @Concorde Career Colleges or on Twitter @news_UTI or @ConcordeCareer.
1 Graduates of the program must apply for and pass a test to earn their FAA certification(s).
2 Students who complete UTI's core automotive program can apply for the additional BMW-specific training.
