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James Medina is an HVACR Instructor at the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in Sacramento, California, and has over a decade of experience in HVAC as a service technician.

Roger Gomez, Campus President of UTI-Lisle: The key to building an AI-ready workforce isn’t just investing in technology but investing in people. Organizations that succeed will be those that teach employees how to work alongside AI, combining human judgment, technical expertise, and adaptability with the power of emerging technologies.

Janean Dismukes, Campus President of UTI-Phoenix: The most effective leaders in times of change don’t simply communicate the change. They create confidence through it. People can adapt to almost anything when they understand the “why,” feel included in the process, and trust that their leaders are listening. Change should never feel like something happening to people. It should feel like something they’re helping shape. For me, that means being transparent, staying visible, and consistently reinforcing the mission. In education, especially, every decision ultimately comes back to improving outcomes for students. When leaders keep that purpose at the center, change becomes easier for teams to embrace.

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), a national leader of workforce solutions for transportation, skilled trades, healthcare and dental care programs, is further advancing its successful North Star strategy to address America's labor shortages. Today, the company announced another significant strategic milestone with the opening of UTI-Atlanta, its first campus in Georgia and second new campus this year.

The new Smyrna campus will serve 1,500 students across automotive, diesel, electrical, robotics, HVACR and welding.