MOORESVILLE, N.C. - Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), a leading provider of technical training, today named Jennifer Waber-Bergeron president of its NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech) campus in Mooresville, N.C. Waber-Bergeron, who joined UTI in 2002, is responsible for the overall leadership of the campus.
NASCAR Tech is the only school of its kind that combines automotive training and a NASCAR-approved technologies curriculum into one program. Students learn the basics of engine construction, lubrication systems, chassis fabrication, dyno testing, racing theory principles, NASCAR rules and regulations, as well as the teamwork needed in today's automotive and racing industries. NASCAR Tech is also known for its outstanding 90 percent job placement rate after graduation.
“Jennifer has been instrumental in enabling strong performance and growth at NASCAR Tech and carries with her a dedication to winning through the development of a strong team,” says James Bartholomew, regional vice president of operations – east. “I am confident that NASCAR Tech will continue to excel with Jennifer’s innovation, creativity and leadership.”
Prior to this role, Waber-Bergeron held several positions with NASCAR Tech including housing coordinator, student affairs advisor, student services director and, most recently, as director of student experience. She also served as the interim campus president at UTI’s Exton, Penn. campus.
Before joining UTI, Waber-Bergeron was the assistant director of education and an instructor for the Sylvan Learning Center in Mooresville, NC. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Vermont.
About Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI):
Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) is the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. With more than 130,000 graduates in its 45-year history, UTI offers undergraduate degree, diploma and certificate programs at 11 campuses across the United States, as well as manufacturer-specific training programs at dedicated training centers. Through its campus-based school system, UTI provides specialized post-secondary education programs under the banner of several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI). To learn more about UTI and its training services, log on to www.uti.edu.
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