From announcing new industry partnerships...to employees who are making a difference in the communities where they live and work...to graduate success stories, Universal Technical Institute is making headlines across the country. Here are some examples of what's making the news at UTI.
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Apr 19, 2023Aftermarket News
Universal Technical Institute Inc. (UTI), a provider of transportation, skilled trades, energy, and healthcare education programs and workforce solutions, has announced the appointment of Tracy Lorenz as president of the UTI division, which is comprised of the company’s transportation, skilled trades and energy offerings.
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Apr 14, 2023Fleet News Daily
Universal Technical Institute (UTI), a division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), and a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled trades, and energy education programs, is announcing the extension of its alliance with Snap-on to ensure automotive, diesel, motorcycle, marine and collision repair technician students have the tools and training they need to launch careers in the transportation industry.
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Apr 14, 2023Patch - Bloomfield
Vaughn, 32, a graduate of a 12-month training program at Universal Technical Institute’s campus in Bloomfield, said she began her professional life as a social worker with New York City after earning a degree from the College of Staten Island.
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Apr 13, 2023Engine Builder
Universal Technical Institute Inc. (UTI) has announced the appointment of Tracy Lorenz as president of the UTI division, which is comprised of the company’s skilled trades, transportation, and energy offerings.
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Apr 12, 2023Equipment World
Trade education program provider Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has added RDO Equipment Co. as an Early Employment Program partner.
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Mar 24, 2023Aftermarket News
This move follows the consolidation of UTI-Orlando and MMI-Orlando into a single site in 2022.
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Mar 24, 2023Daily Independent
As West-MEC continues the process of obtaining post-secondary partnerships, we have also secured partnerships with Yavapai College, Universal Technical Institute, Eastern New Mexico University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Pima Medical Institute, and the University of Advancing Technology.
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Mar 24, 2023A Girls Guide to Cars
“After college, I went to Universal Technical Institute—again, to the shock and awe of all of my friends who had no idea or understanding of what I was doing,” Bogi said. “I went off and became a mechanic and worked for BMW for seven years and worked on the line as a master technician for a long time.
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Mar 24, 2023The Times Network
The demand for wind technicians is projected to grow 44% by 2031, which is why Universal Technical Institute is highlighting its new programs meant to provide hands-on skills needed in the field.
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Mar 24, 2023Auto Blog
Follows successfully completing the consolidation of UTI-Orlando and MMI-Orlando into a single site in 2022Purchase price of $26 million to be funded from cash on handExpected to generate approximately $2 million of annual adjusted EBITDA benefit and approximately $500 thousand of annual after tax
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Mar 24, 2023Auto Body News
California-based Fix Auto USA locations recently participated in a Universal Technical Institute career fair put on in conjunction with the Southern California I-CAR Committee and the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF), held in Long Beach, CA.
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Mar 24, 2023Collision Week
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Mar 23, 2023Orlando Business Journal
Universal Technical Institute is buying its 20-acre campus property in Orlando.
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Mar 23, 2023Connect CRE
Universal Technical Institute, a provider of transportation, skilled trades, and energy education programs, has acquired three buildings it fully occupies at its Orlando, FL campus.
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Mar 17, 2023Craig Press
Aubakirova is an industrial diesel technology student at Universal Technical Institute in Lisle, Illinois, near Chicago.
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Mar 16, 2023ABC 7 Long Angeles
The Wind Turbine Technician training program coming to UTI Rancho Cucamonga is designed to build your knowledge from the ground up to get you career ready.1 Whether you have prior experience or you’re brand-new to the field, this program can equip you with the skills you need to feel confident as you pursue a future in the industry.
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Mar 10, 2023Collision Week
Taeler Coverdale, a collision repair student at Universal Technical Institute in Houston, Texas has been named as Grand Prize Winner in TechForce Foundation ’s 2023 FutureTechs Rock Awards.
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Mar 9, 2023Oak Ridger
Sneed, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, is a graduate of Cherokee High School, the Universal Technical Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, and Southwestern Community College in Sylva, North Carolina.
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Mar 9, 2023Auto News
Collision repair student Taeler Coverdale of Houston was named the grand prize winner of the annual FutureTechs Rock Awards.
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Mar 9, 2023WXYZ Detroit
At MIAT, anyone over the age of 18 can come and train to be a wind service technician, boiler operator, substation operators and more.
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Mar 8, 2023Auto Body News
Taeler Coverdale, a collision repair student at Universal Technical Institute in Houston, TX, has been named the grand prize winner in TechForce Foundation®’s 2023 FutureTechs Rock Awards.
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Mar 8, 2023Vehicle Service Pros
Taeler Coverdale, a collision student at the Universal Technical Institute in Houston, Texas, was the grand prize winner of the 2023 FutureTechs Rock Awards.
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Mar 7, 2023TMCNet.com
Taeler Coverdale, a Collision Repair student at Universal Technical Institute in Houston, Texas has been named as Grand Prize Winner in TechForce Foundation®'s 2023 FutureTechs Rock Awards.
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Mar 7, 2023Tomorrow's Tech
Taeler Coverdale, a Collision Repair student at Universal Technical Institute in Houston, Texas has been named as Grand Prize Winner in TechForce Foundation’s 2023 FutureTechs Rock Awards.
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Mar 6, 2023Mariana's Variety
Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Informational session from the Universal Technical Institute.
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Mar 3, 2023Chamber Business News
As West-MEC continues the process of obtaining post-secondary partnerships, we have also secured partnerships with Yavapai College, Universal Technical Institute, Eastern New Mexico University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Pima Medical Institute, and the University of Advancing Technology. West-MEC is continuously looking to add more.
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Mar 3, 2023Antelope Valley Press
After graduation, Lateiner attended a trade school, Universal Technical Institute in Arizona, where she lives.
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Mar 3, 2023Fleet News Daily
Modern Diesel and UTI are committed to providing students with real-world experience in the diesel repair industry.
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Mar 3, 2023Trucks Parts and Service
Modern Diesel and UTI are committed to providing students with real-world experience in the diesel repair industry.
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Mar 2, 2023Joplin Globe
Tahoe Campbell, another senior, said he plans to enroll in the Universal Technical Institute in Lisle, Illinois, and land a job as a wind turbine technician.
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Mar 1, 2023Piedmont High School
Recently, our multicultural women's studies class had the opportunity to learn about women in trades from a representative of the NASCAR Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Anna Kerrigan.
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Mar 1, 2023Addision Trail
That event took place on Feb. 9 at the UTI Lisle campus and involved hands-on and written automotive testing on vehicle parts, brakes, diagnostics and electrical systems.
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Mar 1, 2023Speedway Digest
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Feb 28, 2023Blue Bonnet Electric Cooperative
To advance in the field and reach higher levels, students typically continue their education at schools where collision repair courses are an area of focus, such as Universal Technical Institute in Houston or Austin, or at ACC.
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Feb 28, 2023Boating Industry
Universal Technical Institute’s (UTI) Motorcycle & Marine Mechanics Institute in Orlando, Fla. is announcing it has once again earned the Military Friendly School designation.
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Feb 28, 2023Patch - Morresville
Once again Universal Technical Institute in Mooresville has earned the Military Friendly School designation. It has been recognized for student retention and job placement rates. The designation is given to top educational institutions throughout the country that work to embrace military students. Congratulations UTI! (Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR News)
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Feb 24, 2023Statesville Record and Landmark
Students on the winning team, Joshua Suarez and Noah Fox from South Iredell High School, demonstrated proficiency in all competitive areas. They can now advance their skill sets by utilizing their $10,000 UTI grant at one of 16 UTI, MMI, NASCAR Technical Institute or MIAT-branded campuses nationwide.
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Feb 24, 2023Vehicle Service Pros
"I was working more than I had time for schoolwork," he says. "I was a little disappointed, but I realized sometimes, things just don't go your way and you have to make the best of it. You know, I'm really glad I made the decision to go to NASCAR Tech."
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Feb 23, 2023The Mommies Review
The Universal Technical Institute-Dallas/Fort Worth campus has been named a Military Friendly® School for the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Feb 22, 2023Engine Builder
NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech), a division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc (NYSE: UTI) and a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation and skilled trades education programs, welcomed high school students from around the region to compete for a total of $76,000 in grants using in-demand automotive technology skills and knowledge in two separate competitions, the Top Tech Challenge and the Auto Tech Challenge.
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Feb 21, 2023Patch.com Emmaus, PA
Both Students earned a 50 percent scholarship to Universal Technical Institute, hand tools, and a trophy.
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Feb 21, 2023Tomorrow's Technician
March 9: Universal Technical Institute (Long Beach, CA)
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Feb 16, 2023West Valley View
The Universal Technical Institute in Avondale was named a Military-Friendly School for 2022-2023.
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Feb 16, 2023The Navosta Examiner
Navasota W.B. Bizzell Academy students went on a field trip to University Technical Institute and MIAT College of Technology in Houston Thursday, Jan. 26. They learned about training options for careers in auto body, auto tech, welding, wind turbines, robotics and more.
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Feb 15, 2023Fox 6 Orlando
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Feb 13, 2023ABC 7 Long Angeles
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Feb 10, 2023Essentially Sports
He said, “I mean there we are literally sitting right next to the NASCAR Technical Institute that to my knowledge is full of people that want to get in our industry.”
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Feb 10, 2023Auto Body News
The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 9 at the Universal Technical Institute Long Beach Campus, 4175 E. Conant St., Long Beach, CA 90808.
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Jan 6, 2023SEMA
The Group Achievement Award is given to a group of women who work together to make an exceptional contribution to the automotive and mobility industry.
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Jan 6, 2023Government Fleet
Students at automotive schools, such as the Universal Technical Institute, Cerritos College, and Long Beach City College, are among prime candidates to participate in the program.
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Jan 6, 2023News Explorer
She attended Universal Technical Institute, trained at BMW’s factory training and worked as a dealer technician for seven years. That led to the vision to develop her own auto repair shop where she could welcome and train women as technicians.
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Dec 16, 2022Fox 40
James is an ASE master diesel and automotive mechanic. Mechanics are his passion. He's permanently fixed cars. He attended Universal Technical Institute in Phoenix after high school.
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Dec 16, 2022Modern Application News
Later, Roush Yates Engines, a manufacturer of high-performance racing engines, approached UTI when the company needed more skilled machinists. In 2017, this partnership prompted UTI's CNC machinist training program at its NASCAR Technical Institute.
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Dec 14, 2022Trucks Parts and Service
Craig, a graduate of Universal Technical Institute and the Peterbilt Technician Institute, says the tests were difficult, but what the judges were trying to see not if you could fix the problem, but if you could fix it the correct way.
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Dec 14, 2022SEMA
To date, the School of Automotive Machinists & Technology, Universal Technical Institute and Ohio Technical College have provided $2.7 million in scholarships for Hot Rodders of Tomorrow students.
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Dec 13, 2022Hardworking Trucks
When Moore got out of active duty, staying with trucks was a natural move. She went to school at the Universal Technical Institute and went through Peterbilt’s Peterbilt Technician Institute.
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Dec 12, 2022Aftermarket News
Outstanding Mentor – Frank Mendoza, Flow Nissan & NASCAR Technical Institute. The Outstanding Mentor category recognizes techs for providing support and guidance to the industry’s future technicians.
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Dec 10, 2022News Advocate
I'm going to be going to a trade school down in Canton called MIAT College of Technology. I'm going to be going into a windmill technician program.
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Nov 29, 2022Aftermarket News
Outstanding Mentor – Frank Mendoza, Flow Nissan & NASCAR Technical Institute. The Outstanding Mentor category recognizes techs for providing support and guidance to the industry’s future technicians.
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Nov 29, 2022Santa Maria Times
He is currently attending the Universal Technical Institute on scholarship in the diesel mechanics program so he can better manage his family’s farm equipment in the future
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Nov 29, 2022TAP into Nutley
The parade will depart from Universal Technical Institute at 1515 Broad Street and make its way to the south end of town and back, driving near every public school in town.
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Nov 28, 2022Motor
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) donated bay space to paint revised body panels–fenders, quarter-panels and the hood–for the build.
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Nov 28, 2022The Reporter
“I always liked using my hands and creating things,” he said. “I went down the path of becoming a diesel mechanic, which brought me here. I went to school at Universal Technical Institute in Exton, then worked in West Chester.”
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Nov 18, 2022Power Sports - Business
enues include the Honda Training Centers in Irving, Texas, and Alpharetta, Georgia; the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Orlando, Florida; and Barber Motorsports Park and Museum in Birmingham, Alabama; as well as various hotels.
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Nov 18, 2022Santa Maria Times
After spending time at the racetrack, students were invited to Universal Technical Institute (UTI) for a tour of their Rancho Cucamonga facility. There, they were able to see students, in class, testing the quality of their work as the engines were run on the school’s dynamometers.
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Nov 15, 2022The Press of Atlantic City
He attended the NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, North Carolina. Upon graduation, he went to PIT Instruction and Training for eight weeks of pit crew training before landing his first job with Richard Childress Racing.
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Nov 15, 2022Market Screener
Cummins Inc. is partnering with STEM Fuse, a STEM-focused curriculum provider, to bring "Career Highways" to Universal Technical Institute (UTI)-Avondale students.
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Nov 12, 2022Record Gazette
Among the trade schools at the fair was the Universal Technical Institute, which representative Jose Vasquez said “provides students with programs in the transportation industry, manufacturing sector, and energy sector.” Vasquez detailed UTI’s offerings to students, such as its “16 different programs, 15 campuses, and 35 leading manufacturing partners.”
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Nov 11, 2022Used Car News
BMW of North America and UTI offer the BMW MSTEP technician training program at Camp Pendleton and Fort Bragg, N.C., while Premier Truck Group and UTI offer a diesel technician training program at Fort Bliss, Texas. The programs are available to service members with a technician background who are transitioning to civilian life.
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Nov 11, 2022The Shop
“Veterans are highly trained, talented and agile, and among the most dedicated, capable and disciplined students and employees we’ve met,” said Jerome Grant, CEO of UTI. “It is our privilege to support them. That’s why we have built a welcoming environment and programs like this that appreciates their service and sacrifice. We are committed to help our veterans reach their full potential.”
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Nov 11, 2022The Mommies Review
UTI and PTG made and continue to make the entire process incredibly easy from application through graduation, finding a PTG dealership that suited my needs and helping me find housing. I’m so grateful for this program. I’m where I want to be.
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Nov 10, 2022Auto Blog
"BMW in partnership with UTI, is the first premium luxury importer to offer on-base automotive technical training, and we are honored to be help service members transition to a rewarding career as a BMW technician," said Gary Uyematsu, National Technical Training Manager, BMW of North America.
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Nov 1, 2022Maintenance World
In addition to rolling out the red carpet, shops can win over students with a tuition reimbursement incentive plan (TRIP), said Robert Kessler, regional vice president of operations at Universal Technical Institute and president of UTI’s campus in Exton, Pennsylvania.
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Nov 1, 2022WCBY - 5
Grundy High School and NASCAR Technical Institute alum Ranson Owens returned to his hometown Monday.
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Oct 27, 2022Specialty Equipment Market Association
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Oct 12, 2022
In January, the Universal Technical Institute expanded its Welding Technology Training program to the NASCAR Technical Institute campus.
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Oct 11, 2022Independent Messenger
Also taking part in the event was Universal Technical Institute, a private and for-profit trade school with campuses spread all over the United States. The closest UTI campus to Emporia is the NASCAR Technical Institute, located in Mooresville, North Carolina, just outside of Charlotte.
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Oct 7, 2022
Universal Technical Institute and Volvo Car USA are offering a new opportunity for UTI students on the East Coast. The Volvo TEKNIKER Apprentice Program, a 12-week, manufacturer-paid apprentice program, is expanding, and is now offered at Volvo's training facility in Ridgeville, S.C., north of Charleston, in addition to the current location at UTI's Avondale, Ariz. campus. These are the only two locations in the country offering the program.
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Oct 7, 2022TAP into Bloomfield
Bloomfield, NJ – Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in Bloomfield will open the doors to its 108,000 square foot campus on Wednesday, October 12, to prospective students, parents, and local employers to showcase its technical training programs designed to help prepare graduates for in-demand careers.
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Sep 30, 2022Hard Working Trucks
In addition to rolling out the red carpet, shops can win over students with a tuition reimbursement incentive plan (TRIP) said Robert Kessler, regional vice president of operations at Universal Technical Institute and president of UTI’s campus in Exton, Pennsylvania.
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Sep 29, 2022Heavy Duty Trucking
Kimberly Fanning, national program manager for Universal Technical Institute, agrees. “It’s critical that students, parents, and educational influencers like high school counselors are aware of the demand for skilled workers,” she says. “With some training programs lasting less than a year, UTI graduates can be prepared for lifelong, fulfilling careers. Students who enjoy hands-on work are well-suited for these careers.”
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Sep 16, 2022Houstonian News
At MIAT College of Technology, Cody Haley is hunched over a plate of steel, practicing a welding technique. He was never interested in a traditional college degree, but after a stint in the Army, Haley found a future learning to work on aircraft maintenance.
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Sep 14, 2022Clarkston News
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has awarded tuition grants to three female students planning to pursue a STEM education and career after they graduate high school next year.
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Sep 13, 2022Comercial Carrier Journal
Robert Kessler, regional vice president of operations at Universal Technical Institute and president of UTI’s campus in Exton, Pennsylvania, said demand for their students is at an all-time high and they’re primed to pounce on the best jobs with smartphones in hand.
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Aug 28, 2022Vail Daily
On Tuesday, Aug. 24, this included the opportunities provided by careers in STEM through the Universal Technical Institute.
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Aug 26, 2022Cincinnati Refined
"So, I went to Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Orlando, met a girl, moved to Nashville, and started working at custom Harley shops," he says. "I became infatuated with racing motorcycles and cars."
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Aug 25, 2022Pontiac Daily Leader
A recent graduate of the NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, N.C., Harms was able to gain knowledge that he can apply to his racing program. Harms was also able to work with Kyle Busch’s Truck team.
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Aug 18, 2022Spectrum News 1
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Aug 17, 2022Collision Week
