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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.

The Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in Austin has four programs preparing students to work in a variety of jobs, with a couple of those programs giving them the skills to work in data centers: welding and HVAC training.

Instead of going the traditional college route, Morillon chose to attend Universal Technical Institute, where she focused on automotive training.

Universal Technical Institute–Houston won five competition events, Air Canada–Team 2 won four and Middle Tennessee State University–Team 2 won three. You can see the full list of winners here.

Ryan White – Boyne Boat Yard
Training/Certifications: Universal Technical Institute, with an initial focus on automotive technology before transitioning into the marine industry; ABYC Marine Systems Certification, ABYC Diesel Engines Certification; Ilmor Platinum Dealer Certification

A preview of Ratchet+Wrench’s visit to the Universal Technical Institute in Mooresville, North Carolina.

The Universal Technical Institute, in partnership with Pennzoil, will provide an inside look at how automotive techs are being trained.

In-house attorney of the year in the education sector: Christopher E. Kevane, executive vice president and chief legal officer, Universal Technical Institute

Most diesel tech training can take more than a year, but some specialized certifications can be obtained in fewer than 15 weeks. Cummins, Peterbilt, and Daimler Truck North America each offer 12-week manufacturer-specific training hosted by Universal Technical Institute.

Anthony Pham, president of the Long Beach Universal Technical Institute, explained that one of the reasons there are so many openings in the trade industry is due to an aging workforce that is retiring at a fast rate.

Universal Technical Institute also celebrated the graduation of its 100th class from Porsche’s Technology Apprentice Program on February 5, 2026, highlighting Porsche’s commitment to technical education.

Formerly known as NASCAR Technical Institute, UTI-Mooresville was founded to meet the growing demand for skilled transportation technicians.

Here's a list with ten common reasons why cars don't start up and what you can do about it, all backed up by an expert from the Universal Technical Institute.