Gear-Up Girl Event at NASCAR Technical Institute
Gear-Up Girl event at NASCAR Technical Institute aims to connect professionals and inspire female students. SEMA Businesswomen’s Network will also host a roundtable featuring a groundbreaking graduate.
NASCAR Technical Institute Expands Free Summer Program Due to Demand
Mooresville campus prepares to welcome more high school juniors to its popular Ignite program.
UTI’s NASCAR Technical Institute Partners with NHRA
Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the newly-named Official Technical School of NHRA, is giving students all over the country the opportunity to get an up-close look at the opportunities provided by a quality technical school education.
UTI Welcomes Japanese Students for Pit Crew Training
Universal Technical Institute’s (UTI) Mooresville campus, NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech), is opening its doors to the best and brightest Toyota technicians-in-training, to give them a glimpse into the fast-paced world of American auto racing.
CRC Industries Partners with UTI to Educate Future Technicians
As part of a partnership with Universal Technical Institute (UTI), CRC Industries will supply all UTI locations with a variety of products from its chemical brands, including CRC, SmartWasher, Sta-Lube, K&W, and Weld-Aid. Additionally, CRC will provide product training materials and workshops to UTI students and instructors.
First STEM Days Opens Eyes for 94 Fifth Graders to the Engine World
Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Junior Engine Challenge completed its first ever STEM Day last Friday, April 20 at the Universal Technical Institute in Lisle, IL. Ninety-Four 5th graders from Ranch View Elementary School in Naperville, IL came on a field trip to learn about how STEM relates to the automotive field.
TechForce Announces New Roush Yates Engines’ Scholarships
TechForce Foundation is administering a scholarship program established by Roush Yates Engines to support students enrolled in the CNC Machining Technology program at Universal Technical Institute’s NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, NC.
Shop Owner and Co-Host of “All Girls Garage” to Keynote Automotive Training Event
Bogi Lateiner, a master mechanic and owner of the award winning auto repair shop 180 Degrees Automotive in Phoenix, will provide the keynote address for the April 29-30 SERVICE-EDU automotive training event at the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) campus in Avondale, Arizona.
SERVICE-EDU Launches Inaugural Two-Day Training Program April 29-30 in Phoenix
Phoenix-area professional automotive service and repair technicians are invited to attend a two-day advanced automotive repair training course from SERVICE-EDU, April 29-30 at the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) campus at 10695 W Pierce St. in Avondale, Arizona. Registration is $49 per person.
SERVICE-EDU Launches Advanced Automotive Repair Training
SERVICE-EDU is a new training program for professional automotive service and repair technicians from four premier OE automotive parts manufacturers: Gates, MAHLE, NGK Spark Plugs and Timken. Training will be held at regional Universal Technical Institute (UTI) campus locations across the United States.
UTI Welcomes New Early Employment Partner RDO Equipment Co.
Universal Technical Institute (UTI), a leading workforce solutions provider of skilled trades education programs, is announcing another Early Employment Program partner, RDO Equipment Co. (RDO), a diesel equipment dealer with more than 75 stores across the U.S. RDO also offers parts, service, and full support, which is where UTI diesel students are needed. Students enrolled
UTI-Exton Launches BMW Technician Training Program
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has launched the first session of its new BMW FastTrack technician training program at the Exton, Penn. campus, making it the fifth UTI location to begin offering the 12-week advanced training program. A collaboration between the luxury-class German automaker and UTI, a leading provider of automotive technician training, BMW FastTrack provides state-of-the-industry training on the
UTI and NAPA Team Up to Train Technicians
UTI and NAPA team up to train technicians in state of the industry facilities, with special guests Chase Elliot and Ron Capps.
UTI and BMW Partner to Provide Career Opportunities
Universal Technical Institute and BMW of North America, LLC are partnering to add a unique program for service members at the U.S. Army’s Fort Bragg, N.C. base. The BMW MSTEP (Military Service Technician Education Program) provides training for new career opportunities for service members transitioning from military service back into civilian life. The BMW MSTEP program was first launched at
Pep Boys Awards $100K in Technician Scholarships
Pep Boys has announced the 15 recipients of its annual Find Your Drive $100,000 scholarship program. The company increased its investment during this 100th year in business to $100,000 to celebrate its centennial and continue its emphasis of the critical “Race to 2026” initiative, a program designed to recruit and support the talented technicians in the automotive
UTI to Open New Campus in Austin, TX
Universal Technical Institute Inc., a provider of transportation technician training, has announced plans to open a new campus in Austin, TX in 2022. The new location will mark its 13th nationwide and the third in the state, along with Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth. “We are excited to be expanding in Texas, where UTI has a
Skilled Technicians Provide Essential Services
As the nation grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic and historically high rates of unemployment, skilled technicians are needed and doing jobs essential to Americans’ well-being and economic recovery. This indispensable workforce includes graduates of Universal Technical Institute’s (UTI) Mooresville, N.C. campus, NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech), who service the vehicles, truck fleets and machinery that
Turbocharged 6.0L Powerstroke
Benito Diaz and his shop, STP Diesel, specialize in Ford Powerstroke work. To showcase what they are capable of, their own daily driver/race truck features a 6.0L Powerstroke engine with a couple bells and whistles. Find out what went into this turbocharged diesel.
Icahn Automotive Awards $50,000 in Technician Scholarships
Twenty students received $2,500 in an inaugural program from the parent company of service providers Pep Boys, AAMCO and Precision Tune Auto Care; part of a program to encourage the skilled trades.
Engine Building Competition Promotes STEM Education Among H.S. Students
Modern vehicles are powered by sophisticated digital systems – requiring knowledge in each of the STEM areas. Students interested in auto technology are able to combine a strong foundation of STEM education with technology-based, hands-on opportunities.
