Transitioning from the U.S. Military

First, on behalf of all the employees and students of UTI and their families, we thank you for your service to our country. We fully appreciate that our freedom as a nation results from the service and sacrifice of America's finest.

No matter whether you're currently transitioning to civilian life or if you've recently transitioned out and are disappointed by your opportunities in civilian life, a career as a technician in the transportation industry may be the right move for you. UTI and industry employers stand ready to make it easy for military personnel to get trained for a rewarding career in a booming industry.

Why this industry may be right for you

We know what you know and what you can accomplish. The transportation industry places a high value on hiring military personnel because of their maturity, leadership, goal orientation, ability to take direction and their ability to be part of a team. In return, the industry offers you the following:

A true career path in an industry that is an essential part of the American economy.
A choice of working in a variety of fields from Automotive Engines to Diesel Repair to Collision Repair & Refinishing to many other areas.
Employment opportunities in various locations around the country.
While no school can guarantee employment, 87% of UTI graduates find jobs working in the industry.*
Jobs in the transportation technician industry can't be out-sourced overseas.
Most programs can be completed in 15 months or less.
Top technicians in industry dealerships earn in excess of $100,000 each year.

Why UTI may be the right place for you

Many of our instructors are former military, as are many of our students. Visit one of our campuses soon and ask to speak to former military personnel who can talk about the benefits of UTI. But be careful . . . a line may form.

We're familiar with your situation. You're transitioning away from a military that takes care of you and your family, and you need to make the most of your GI Bill benefits without wasting time. Our Student Support Services team stands ready to help you and your family find living accommodations and employment while you're in school. We can sometimes even help locate employment for spouses too, depending on your situation.

UTI is here to help you.

UTI will help you and your family make the move into civilian life as smoothly as possible. We offer a 15% discount to qualified military personnel.** Dedicated military admissions representatives, trained specifically to work with personnel transitioning from all branches of the armed forces, will assist you at each step as you shift from military service into the technician training program that will get you started on an exciting career.

As a veteran of military service, you may be entitled to the GI Bill and other educational benefits through the VA. UTI gives you even greater financial clout by combining your government benefits with other special programs where possible. Check out the full range of benefits that may be available to help pay for your training:

G.I. Bill benefits
Other VA benefits**
Financial aid programs available to those who qualify
UTI’s 15 percent military tuition discount exclusively for military personnel with an Honorable Discharge (as verified by a valid DD214)
UTI’s Tuition Reimbursement Incentive Program (TRIP)***

* For 2008, UTI had 11,663 total graduates, of which 11,137 were available for employment. Of those graduates available for employment, 9,749 were employed at the time of reporting, for a total of 87%.
** Not all campuses are eligible to offer discounts or VA benefits. Tuition discount not available at Exton campus.
*** Not all employers participate in TRIP. Please verify employer participation with the Graduate Employment department.

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