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THE UTI STORY: IT'S ALL ABOUT REPUTATION
Graduating from a school with a quality reputation is important. UTI is a leading provider of training for students preparing for careers in the transportation, skilled trades or energy industries. More than 275,000 students have graduated from UTI during our 59-year history.1 Our reputation is built on the quality of our training and instructors, our industry relationships.
RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE INDUSTRY
UTI has relationships with leading manufacturers, aftermarket parts companies and performance shops to help build curriculum. The companies that work with UTI do so for a reason: They trust UTI to train the technicians that they may want to employ.
INVEST IN YOU
THERE IS A DEMAND FOR SKILLED TRADES.
There are more than 1 billion cars on the roads, and more than 276 million of them are in the United States.13 The industry needs technicians, and UTI’s manufacturer relationships and Career Services can help get started toward a career path.
MORE THAN MECHANICS
STATE-0F-THE-INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGY & EQUIPMENT
Our manufacturer and aftermarket relationships mean you will be learning, hands-on, in labs featuring the same technology and equipment used in the field.
EXPERIENCED & CARING INSTRUCTORS
All of our instructors have years of experience working as technicians in the field. They also have a genuine interest in your success.
FOCUSED & DEDICATED TRAINING
We teach what industry says matters most. You can complete most of our entry-level technician programs in about a year, add manufacturer training and graduate in as little as 18 months.7 Our auto, diesel and collision repair training programs are accredited by the ASE Education Foundation, a division of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).16 Graduates are well prepared to complete ASE examinations and can substitute our training for one of the two years of experience required to test for ASE certification. Learn more about how to become ASE certified mechanic.
CAREER PATHS
EXPLORE MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES
There is demand for skilled technicians. Students at UTI can get hands-on training in the automotive, diesel, motorcycle, marine, and collision repair industries as well as CNC machining and welding.
CAREERS THAT STAY DOMESTIC
Today’s complex vehicles require skilled technicians to repair and maintain them. And in our fast-paced world, people can’t wait when those vehicles break down. Jobs like that can’t be outsourced. These are some of the career paths that our graduates can pursue.77
- Automotive Technician
- CNC Technician
- Diesel Technician
- Marine Technician
- Collision Repair Technician
- Motorcycle Technician
- Service Writer
- Welder
- Painter
- Appraiser
- Marine Technician
- Heavy Equipment Repair Technician
- Agriculture Technician
- Welder Fitter
OUR SCHOOLS
EXPLORE OUR LABS, VEHICLES, PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT
Today’s dealerships and service centers use state-of-the-industry technology to diagnose and repair vehicles. Our campuses do the same. Today’s cars are essentially computers on wheels, and our diagnostics and service technology used on campus reflects the latest equipment to check under the hood.
TRANSPORTATION, SKILLED TRADES, & ENERGY EMPLOYERS CHOOSE UTI
We have relationships with industry manufacturers, national dealerships, distributors and other employers of all sizes across the country to identify potential jobs for graduates.
YOUR CERTIFICATIONS
More credentials and certifications provide an opportunity for better career opportunities.
As a UTI graduate of the automotive training program, you will be well prepared to complete ASE examinations and can substitute our training for one of the two years of work experience required to become ASE Certified. ASE certification shows employers and clients that you are committed and professional, and demonstrates your knowledge and skills.
ASE.com for more information about the value of certification. And, you can take your training to a higher level by supplementing your training program with advanced training.
Our industry relationships mean you have more opportunities to specialize your training and earn valuable certifications and credentials!
Certifications vary by program.