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“In 2025, interest in skilled trades will continue to accelerate among young Gen Z, who increasingly view these careers as a more practical and rewarding alternative to traditional career paths,” said Tracy Lorenz, president of the for-profit Universal Technical Institute. “For a growing number, the skilled trades may offer a faster path to a career that aligns with their interests and goals.”

“In 2025, interest in skilled trades will continue to accelerate among young Gen Z, who increasingly view these careers as a more practical and rewarding alternative to traditional career paths,” said Tracy Lorenz, president of the for-profit Universal Technical Institute. “For a growing number, the skilled trades may offer a faster path to a career that aligns with their interests and goals.”

As part of our broader commitment to the industry’s future, PGI is also partnering with NAPA to sponsor classrooms at the Universal Technical Institute (UTI).

Ahmed is enjoying the success that has come from completing a technical education program at the Universal Technical Institute, formerly known as NASCAR Technical Institute, in North Carolina.

Universal Technical Institute and NAPA Auto Parts announced their eighth annual Summer Ignite program Monday, offering three-week automotive and motorcycle repair training sessions to high school juniors across 14 campuses nationwide.

Talamante plans to attend UTI in Sacramento to complete a 72-week program in diesel, auto and electric vehicle mechanics.

Jacob Nickolauson - Universal Technical Institute Scholarship

Skilled trades are surging—and students are jumping in. UTI (NYSE: UTI) is turning passion into paychecks with fast, hands-on training that leads to real careers. CEO Jerome Grant is driving a bold transformation, expanding UTI’s reach and modernizing its programs to meet the needs of today’s workforce. He goes Inside the ICE House to discuss how, with top-tier instructors and strong employer partnerships, UTI is launching the next generation of essential workers.

Williams graduated last week and will attend Universal Technical Institute in Mooresville, N.C. to participate in the trade school's NASCAR Mechanical Technician Training Program.

Jerome Grant, CEO of Universal Technical Institute Inc., one of the largest private chains of trade schools, said he has had meetings with Education Department officials about increasing support for vocational education, but not at the expense of other colleges. His concern is less about money, he said, than about helping teens and young adults see the benefits of trade school.

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She graduated from Universal Technical Institute in March. The tech school in Avondale taught her the skills she needed to pursue a career as a power generation technician with Cummins.

Students will be able to apply to UTI–San Antonio in the fall of 2025.

Rayne Woods – Universal Technical Institute, Automotive

During the lightning round, a caller inquired about Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) and shared their thoughts about the stock going “way higher.”

Many aspiring technicians enroll in formal education programs, such as those offered by the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI), which provides specialized Harley-Davidson training.

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LaWanda Cherry, Houston, Texas (Universal Technical Institute)

Buscher received a scholarship while attending Universal Technical Institute in 2024, and today works as a diesel technician and welder/fabricator for an independent shop in Pearland, Texas.

After graduating from Universal Technical Institute, Garrett Zell worked for Cummins before branching out to start his own marine diesel service and repair company, Port Diesel, in Wilmington, North Carolina.