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December 11, 2013 - Universal Technical Institute is Proud to Work with SkillsUSA to Support Technical Education for Maine Students

December 2013 – 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, is proud to work with SkillsUSA Maine (http://www.skillsusamaine.org/) and support its efforts to provide quality educational experiences for students across Maine through the election of John Lewis, UTI Admissions Representative, to serve on the Board of the executive committee.

As executive committee Board member of SkillsUSA Maine, Lewis will work closely with the organization’s directors and officers to plan and coordinate competitions, conferences and other activities.  A long-time volunteer for SkillsUSA Maine, Lewis will assume the head judge responsibility for the Diesel Equipment Technology Competition, where Maine’s top diesel technology students compete in hands-on work stations and take a written exam to test their knowledge and skills. As head judge, Lewis will organize the judges needed for the competition and collaborate with local diesel employers and industry partners.

“We rely on our business and industry partners to make this a quality, relevant event for students and we appreciate the efforts of volunteers like John Lewis and the commitment of educational institutions like UTI to provide educational experiences for students and to help train our future skilled workforce,” says Hal Casey, State Director for SkillsUSA Maine.

The Maine state chapter of SkillsUSA, Inc. encompasses 2118 high school and 91 post-secondary education members.  UTI provides $61,000 in tuition scholarships that are awarded at SkillsUSA Maine competitions, including collision repair, automotive refinishing, automotive service, diesel equipment and small engines.

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1) UTI cannot guarantee employment or salary.

2) For important information about the educational debt, earnings and completion rates of students who attended this program, and to review the applicable Gainful Employment disclosure, visit our website at www.uti.edu/disclosures.

5) UTI programs prepare graduates for careers in industries using the provided training, primarily as automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than as a technician, such as: parts associate, service writer, fabricator, paint and paint prep, and shop owner/operator. UTI cannot guarantee employment or salary.

14) Incentive programs and employee eligibility are at the discretion of the employer and available at select locations. Special conditions may apply. Talk to potential employers to learn more about the programs available in your area. UTI cannot guarantee employment or salary.

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