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5 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Universal Technical Institute & NAPA Announce 8th Annual "Summer Ignite" Program for Nation's High School Juniors
Three-week hands-on automotive and motorcycle repair training gives students a preview of transportation careers. PHOENIX, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the transportation, skilled trades, and energy education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., and NAPA, today announced the 2025 Summer Ignite program. Designed to address workforce demand, the program provides training and insight into the industry. Students who successfully pass the end-of-course exam(s) can also earn transfer credit toward a future UTI program, which helps reduce their educational costs. "As the demand for skilled technicians remains strong, and Gen Z is considering educational paths outside of a traditional four-year degree, Summer Ignite is a valuable opportunity that exposes students to hands-on, technology-driven transportation careers," said Universal Technical Institute Division President Tracy Lorenz. Since 2021, UTI and NAPA have partnered to support the future of those seeking careers in the transportation and aftermarket auto repair industries. As part of the program, NAPA is providing all Summer Ignite students with three uniform shirts free of charge. "Automotive technicians are in high demand and this profession empowers young people to take control of their career path in a meaningful way," said Emily Schneider, senior director of marketing, NAPA. "We're proud that our continued work with UTI can help solve the demand for skilled technicians and support the next generation as they consider this path." UTI alum and Comanche High School Automotive and Robotics Instructor Jeremy Oskins helped several students attend the 2024 Summer Ignite session at UTI-Austin. "The experience was transformative. They started seeing the technology and systems they'd only encountered in video games come to life in real vehicles," Oskins shared. "Thanks to Summer Ignite, their interest in the field is turning into a career path, with several enrolling at UTI this fall." Applications for the three-week-long Summer Ignite program are now open1: UTI-Austin (Texas): Session 1: June 23, 2025; Session 2: July 14, 2025 UTI-Avondale (Ariz.): Session 1: June 2, 2025; Session 2: June 23, 2025 UTI-Bloomfield (N.J.): July 14, 2025 UTI-Dallas: Session 1: June 23, 2025; Session 2: July 14, 2025 UTI-Exton (Pa.): July 14, 2025 UTI-Houston: Session 1: June 23, 2025; Session 2: July 14, 2025 UTI-Lisle (Ill.): Session 1: June 2, 2025; Session 2: June 23, 2025 UTI-Long Beach (Calif.): July 14, 2025 UTI-Miramar (Fla.): July 14, 2025 UTI-Orlando (Fla.): June 2, 2025 UTI-Rancho Cucamonga (Calif.): June 23, 2025 UTI-Sacramento (Calif.): June 23, 2025 UTI-Phoenix (Ariz.): June 9, 2025 UTI-Mooresville (N.C.): July 23, 2025 For further details or to enroll, visit About Universal Technical Institute, Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) was founded in 1965 and is a leading workforce solutions provider serving students, partners and communities nationwide. The company offers high-quality education and support services for in-demand careers via its two divisions: UTI and Concorde Career Colleges. The UTI division operates 15 campuses located in nine states and offers a wide range of transportation, skilled trades, electrical and energy training programs. Concorde operates across 17 campuses in eight states and online, offering programs in the allied health, dental, nursing, patient care and diagnostic fields. For more information, visit or LinkedIn at @UniversalTechnicalInstitute and @Concorde Career Colleges; or X at @news_UTI and @ConcordeCareer. ABOUT NAPA Through nearly 6,000 auto parts stores and over 16,000 auto care and collision centers in the U.S., NAPA has America's largest network of parts and care. The NAPA Network is supported by nationwide distribution centers with approximately 800,000 available parts, accessories and supplies. Widely recognized for quality parts, rapid availability and knowledgeable people, NAPA Auto Parts stores serve automotive service professionals, do-it-yourselfers and everyday drivers with quality parts, accessories and supplies to keep cars, trucks and equipment performing safely and efficiently. For more information, visit Media ContactsAlanna Vitucciavitucci@ 1 Courses offered for Summer Ignite may vary by campus location. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
21-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Announces San Antonio as Inaugural Site for Skilled Trades-Focused Campus
New Campus is Part of Company's North Star Strategy to Shape America's Future Workforce PHOENIX and SAN ANTONIO, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), a leading workforce education provider for transportation, skilled technicians, energy and healthcare, today announced that San Antonio will be the site of its first campus for skilled trades programs. The announcement continues the company's successful execution of its North Star strategy to shape the future of workforce education in the United States. The San Antonio campus is one of three campuses the company plans to open in Fiscal 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, across its two operating segments: UTI, which offers transportation, skilled trades and energy education; and Concorde Career Colleges, which specializes in the dental, nursing and allied health professions. UTI-San Antonio is expected to open in Spring 2026 and offer programs in aviation, welding, HVACR and an electrical training suite of wind, robotics, industrial maintenance and electrical/electronics. 'Skilled trades education builds the foundation for innovation, economic strength and fulfilling career opportunities,' said Tracy Lorenz, UTI Division President. 'In a world that relies on skilled professionals to keep industries moving, an investment in this training is an investment in the future. We look forward to leveraging our educational expertise and deep industry relationships to support San Antonio's economy.' 'This skilled trades campus highlights how we are optimizing our resources to increase access to high-demand programs while minimizing space and capital expenditures,' said Todd Hitchcock, Corporate Chief Operating Officer, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. 'San Antonio is the ideal city for our investment, given local industry's growing need for skilled workers in the programs this UTI campus will offer. In addition, we have received strong support from public officials and community leaders over the years for our Concorde-San Antonio campus, which has successfully educated thousands of students for healthcare careers since 2010.' UTI-San Antonio will occupy more than 50,000 square feet at 5776 Stemmons Drive. The location and programs are subject to state, accreditor and U.S. Department of Education approval and student recruitment will not begin until those approvals are received. 'Universal Technical Institute is a welcome addition to San Antonio's workforce development ecosystem,' said Mayor Ron Nirenberg. 'We look forward to their presence helping to make economic mobility accessible for all San Antonians.' Universal Technical Institute, Inc., currently has 6 campuses in Texas: UTI-Austin, UTI-Dallas, UTI-Houston, Concorde Grand Prairie, Concorde Dallas and Concorde San Antonio. The company recently announced Atlanta as the site of another new UTI division campus and Fort Myers, Fla., as the location of a unique, co-branded Concorde-Heartland Dental campus for dental hygiene and dental assistant programs. The core tenets of the Universal Technical Institute, Inc.'s North Star strategy—growth, diversification and optimization—are the foundation for initiatives at the company's two divisions. The second phase of the company's North Star strategy is expected to deliver approximately 10% revenue CAGR and expand its Adjusted EBITDA margin to nearly 20 percent through fiscal 2029. At its most recent earnings call, the company reported strong financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, with its key metrics of revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and new student starts having improved year-over-year. The company also increased its guidance ranges for the fiscal year. More information about Universal Technical Institute, Inc., including the company's most recent investor presentation, can be found here. About Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) was founded in 1965 and is a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled trades, and healthcare education programs whose mission is to serve students, partners, and communities by providing quality education and support services for in-demand careers across a number of highly skilled fields. Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is comprised of two divisions: the UTI division and Concorde Career Colleges. The UTI division operates 15 campuses located in nine states and offers a wide range of transportation and skilled trades technical training programs under brands such as UTI, MIAT College of Technology, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute and NASCAR Technical Institute. Concorde operates across 17 campuses in eight states and online, offering programs in the allied health, dental, nursing, patient care and diagnostic fields. For more information, visit or or visit us on LinkedIn at @UniversalTechnicalInstitute and @Concorde Career Colleges or on X (formerly Twitter) @news_UTI or @ConcordeCareer. Media Contacts Alanna Vitucci [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
