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April 11, 2013 - Rep. Darlene Senger Tours UTI Campus In Anticipation of Move to “Jobs Corridor”

Illinois State Representative Darlene Senger (R-Naperville) visited the Glendale Heights campus of Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in late March to meet with campus president Julie Mueller, tour the school and get an update on its plans to move to Lisle, Ill. in the fourth quarter of 2013.

“Touring the automotive labs and classrooms made it clear that UTI is focused on providing qualified workers for the automotive industry,” said Rep. Senger. “This is a great example of the private sector working together to offer an education with strong long-term career prospects.” 

In 2012, UTI agreed to operate a new Midwest Region Campus in Lisle, which facilitated a minimum of $35 million investment in a long-vacant property along the I-88 tollway. The development of an up-to 187,000 square foot state-of-the-industry campus is forecasted to create up to 300 jobs in the construction and building trades.

When the school opens its doors in Lisle, students will have a choice of program combinations, including manufacturer-specific programs offered by Ford Motor Co. (Ford Accelerated Credential Training-FACT), American Honda Motor Co. (Honda Professional Automotive Career Training-PACT), Navistar International Corp. (International Technician Education Program-ITEP) and Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toyota Professional Automotive Training-TPAT).

The Illinois campus is also teaming up with Freightliner to offer the Daimler Trucks Technician Program (DTNA) program starting in 2013. Overall, across its 11 campuses throughout the nation, UTI has teamed with more than 30 top brands to create curricula tailored to its students.

“We thank Rep. Senger for visiting our campus to learn more about the education we offer our students,” said Mueller. “We are very appreciative when area officials are interested in learning about the career training we provide to our students, in partnership with industry.”

The U.S. Department of Labor forecasts that by 2018, the nation will need 1.3 million skilled workers in the collision, automotive, motorcycle and marine industries. Rather than four-year degrees, these workers are likely to pursue a combination of on-the-job training and a two-year degree or certificate.

“UTI’s relocation to the tollway area is further evidence of a jobs-corridor along I-88,” concluded Senger. “As area residents drive by, they are visually reminded of the educational opportunities available, as well as the array of companies providing jobs in varied sectors. UTI is going to be a wonderful addition to the neighborhood.”

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