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LOCATED IN THE GREATER CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREA
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN AT OUR ILLINOIS TRADE SCHOOL
At UTI’s vocational school in Illinois, our program offerings include Automotive Technology, Diesel & Industrial Technology, Automotive/Diesel & Industrial Technology and Welding Technology. Our Lisle campus also offers Industrial Maintenance Technician, Robotics & Automation Technician and Wind Turbine Technician training. We offer a variety of specialized automotive and diesel training programs through relationships with leading manufacturers like Ford, Toyota, BMW, Daimler Truck North America and Peterbilt.15
UTI Lisle's trade school proudly serves Lisle and the surrounding communities, including Aurora, Elgin, Joliet, Naperville and Schaumburg.
AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC SCHOOL IN ILLINOIS
Looking for automotive training in the greater Chicago metropolitan area? UTI Lisle offers the 51-week Automotive Technology core program, as well as a variety of manufacturer-specific programs.7 In our core training program, students are taught a strong foundation of automotive knowledge — everything from diagnostics and drivability to power and performance. By the end of their training, they are prepared to test to become ASE certified.
DIESEL MECHANIC SCHOOL IN ILLINOIS
The UTI Lisle campus also offers the 45-week Diesel & Industrial Technology program.7 In this program, students are taught the fundamentals of truck brakes and chassis, preventive maintenance, diesel fuel systems, transportation refrigeration and more. From there, they can decide to continue their training with manufacturer-specific programs for top brands like Peterbilt,15 and Freightliner.11
WELDING SCHOOL IN ILLINOIS
Students can complete UTI’s Welding Technology program in just 36 weeks. At our Lisle campus, they train using industry-standard tools and technology, including VRTEX® virtual welders. Developed in conjunction with Lincoln Electric, our curriculum is designed to teach them four different welding processes in order to become a combination welder.
UTI Lisle's welding school proudly serves Lisle and the surrounding communities, including: Aurora, Elgin, Joliet, Naperville, Schaumburg and more!
INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE SCHOOL IN ILLINOIS
UTI Lisle offers the 30-week Industrial Maintenance Technician (IMT) program, where students get hands-on training on machinery that powers industries like coal, gas, nuclear and solar. Training in the lab, they are taught about topics like steam and gas turbines, DC and AC basic electricity, industrial heating and cooling and more.
ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION SCHOOL IN ILLINOIS
The Robotics & Automation Technician program is designed to take 51 weeks to complete at our trade school in Illinois. This program features courses on many different topics, including industrial networking, 3D design and manufacturing, and digital electronics and circuits, just to name a few.
WIND TURBINE SCHOOL IN ILLINOIS
Want to pursue a career where no two days are exactly alike? UTI Lisle offers the Wind Turbine Technician training program, which can get students ready for an entry-level position in just 30 weeks. Students in the program get hands-on training as they are taught about renewable energy sources, advanced electrical theory, climb and rescue and more.
MANUFACTURER-SPECIFIC ADVANCED TRAINING OFFERED BY UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE IN ILLINOIS
STUDENTS LOVE ILLINOIS
When classes are out, see where students enjoy spending their time away from campus.
Chicagoland Speedway: Your local racetrack for NASCAR and other motorsports events.
Millennium Park: A popular downtown Chicago tourist attraction famous for its annual Christmas tree lighting.
Wrigley Field: This famous and historic MLB ballpark on the North Side of Chicago is home to the Chicago Cubs.
Lincoln Park Zoo: This is not only one of the oldest zoos in North America, it’s also one of the very few zoos in the United States that offers free admission!