“Bill Jacobs Motorsport is poised for future expansion and growth. We are looking to create lifelong relationships and career opportunities with our technician team members,” said Chief Executive Officer Jason Puga. “We are excited about this partnership with UTI and look forward to immersing students in our positive workplace culture and providing them with hands-on experience within their chosen industry.”
LISLE, Ill. (April 20, 2023): Universal Technical Institute (UTI), a division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) and a leading workforce solutions provider of skilled trades education programs, is announcing its newest Early Employment Program (EEP) partner at its Lisle, Ill. campus, Bill Jacobs Motorsport. Bill Jacobs operates a network of automobile dealerships in the greater Chicago area.
The Bill Jacobs family of dealerships has been putting its customers and team members first for nearly 70 years. Bill Jacobs dealerships include Bill Jacobs BMW MINI and Bill Jacobs Volkswagen in Naperville and Jaguar Land Rover Hinsdale, Ill. Students enrolled in the Auto or Auto/Diesel programs at UTI-Lisle are eligible to apply. Bill Jacobs is giving participating students the opportunity to earn tuition and tool reimbursements, retention bonuses, and relocation assistance upon graduation if they are hired for full-time employment, subject to certain conditions and applicable laws and regulations.
“We’re proud to welcome Bill Jacobs Motorsport to UTI-Lisle’s Early Employment Program and excited to give students more opportunities to gain real-world experience while helping them pay for their education,” said UTI-Lisle Campus President Roger Gomez. “This strategic initiative helps UTI continue to offer students some of the best technical training in the automotive industry, while some of the biggest luxury auto names in the industry find qualified employees who can contribute on day one.”
As the demand for skilled technicians continues, a growing number of employers across the country are joining UTI’s Early Employment Program. Participating employers offer current students 20-30 hours of paid work experience, plus consideration for full-time employment and reimbursement for education-related expenses after graduation[1].
“Bill Jacobs Motorsport is poised for future expansion and growth. We are looking to create lifelong relationships and career opportunities with our technician team members,” said Chief Executive Officer Jason Puga. “We are excited about this partnership with UTI and look forward to immersing students in our positive workplace culture and providing them with hands-on experience within their chosen industry.”
For more information on UTI’s Early Employment Program, visit uti.edu/support-services/employment-assistance/early-employment.
About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) (the “Company”) was founded in 1965 and is a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled trades and healthcare education programs, whose mission is to serve students, partners, and communities by providing quality education and support services for in-demand careers across a number of highly-skilled fields. The Company is comprised of two divisions: Universal Technical Institute (“UTI”) and Concorde Career Colleges (“Concorde”). UTI operates 16 campuses located in 9 states and offers a wide range of transportation and skilled trades technical training programs under brands such as UTI, MIAT College of Technology, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute and NASCAR Technical Institute. Concorde operates across 17 campuses in 8 states, offering programs in the Allied Health, Dental, Nursing, Patient Care and Diagnostic fields. For more information, visit www.uti.edu or www.concorde.edu, or visit us on LinkedIn at @UniversalTechnicalInstitute and @Concorde Career Colleges or on Twitter @news_UTI or @ConcordeCareer.
About Bill Jacobs Motorsport
The Bill Jacobs family of dealerships strive to provide a guest and team member experience unlike other car dealerships. Our culture was founded on the principles of mutual respect and providing an excellent experience for our guests and team members. We are committed to the professional development of our team members and providing training and advancement opportunities. We believe in offering a fully-transparent service experience with service amenities that keep customers coming back.
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[1] Universal Technical Institute is an educational institution and as such cannot guarantee employment or salary.
