SUMMER IGNITE PROGRAM

Gearing Up for 2024

Returning in 2024, incoming high school seniors can enroll in this no-cost program to get a head start on their training at UTI while learning career skills that are in demand.

Universal Technical Institute’s 3-week, no-cost Summer Ignite Program allows you to spend the summer test driving an education from UTI while learning in-demand, real-world skills that are used in today’s transportation industry.

What to Expect

Using industry tools and technology in the same facilities as our full-time students, Summer Ignite students have the opportunity to train in automotive, motorcycle and collision repair technologies. The skills taught in the program are the same as those included in some UTI courses but at no cost to you.33

Upon successful completion of the program, you can receive credit toward your education if you choose to attend one of UTI's tech schools after your senior year of high school. You’ll be one step closer to post-graduation training for a career as a skilled technician!32

PROGRAM TOPICS MAY INCLUDE:

  • How vehicles are designed and manufactured
  • How gasoline and diesel engines work
  • Fundamental diagnostic, maintenance and repair skills
  • Exciting technologies including computer management and control systems
  • Steps to safely service hydraulic brakes
  • Information on career opportunities for qualified technicians

"The Ignite program is a great way to expose students to how exciting a career in the transportation industry can be."

Jennifer Pritchard

Universal Technical Institute

Employment Services Director

"The Ignite program is a great way to expose students to how exciting a career in the transportation industry can be."

Jennifer Pritchard

Tolleson Union High School

Automotive Instructor

Why Summer Ignite?

EARN CREDIT TOWARD YOUR TECHNICIAN TRAINING
By successfully completing the Summer Ignite Program, you can receive credit toward your education if you choose to attend UTI after high school.

EXPLORE A NEW FIELD
Attending the Ignite program can be a great way for you to explore a new field and see what a career in the transportation industry is like.

SAME SKILLS AT NO COST
As a Summer Ignite student, you will have the opportunity to train using industry tools and technology as you learn some of the same skills taught in UTI courses.

TECHNICIANS ARE IN DEMAND
There are more than 134,000 combined average annual automotive, diesel, and welding job openings in the United States.52

MAKE CONNECTIONS
As you complete your training, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with other students with similar interests and meet employers who have hired UTI graduates.

IT’S FUN!
What better way to spend summer break than pursuing your passion? By attending Summer Ignite, you can learn in-demand skills in a fun, upbeat atmosphere.

START EARNING CREDIT TOWARD YOUR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

TOP 5 REASONS TO ENROLL IN THE IGNITE PROGRAM

How Summer Ignite Supports STEM Initiatives

Students will have the opportunity to apply their Science, Technology, Engineering and Math skills to real-world scenarios, experiencing firsthand the role STEM plays in the modern job market and economy.

SCIENCE

Students will discover the advanced chemistry of air and fuel mixtures, and octane ratings. They also will learn about the physics of motion and vehicle safety systems.

TECHNOLOGY

Students will learn how technical and computer systems have revolutionized transportation, gaining an understanding of how sensors, microchips and processors manage power, safety and performance.

ENGINEERING

Students will become familiar with the mechanical aspects of vehicle functionality and performance, learning current industry techniques and standards that affect driving dynamics, aerodynamics and other characteristics that make vehicles work.

MATHEMATICS

Students will be led through the life cycle of vehicle development—from design, assembly and manufacturing to maintenance and repair—and learn how math makes this all possible.

Questions?

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Hilary Yuengst
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(973) 866-2234


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Joshua Nixon
(704) 235-3614


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Matt Balch
(630) 893-2651


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Breahon Scott
(610) 646-8667


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Scott Goebel
(737) 284-3194

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Kwan Exum
(469) 442-2441

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Brenda Richards
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