Universal Technical Institute

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Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
Type Public
Founded 1965
Headquarters Phoenix, Arizona
Area served North America
Key people Kim McWaters CEO [1]
Industry Education
Website www.uti.edu

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI), is a nationwide provider of technical education training for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians.

Through a campus-based school system, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. offers specialized technical education programs under the banner of several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI).[2]

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[edit] History

In 1965, Robert I. Sweet and John White founded the Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) in Phoenix. [3] The first program was automotive. Since then, the school has grown from 11 students and a one-building campus to more than 100,000 graduates with ten campuses nationwide. The company is now run by CEO Kim McWaters.

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[edit] Universal Technical Institute (UTI)

Automotive Technology - covers everything from foreign and domestic car technology to power and performance, with Hot Rod U and Super Street.

Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training - Audi of America, Inc., BMW of America, International Truck and Engine Corporation, Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc., Porsche Cars North America, Inc., Volkswagen of America, Inc., and Volvo Cars of North America, Inc.

Diesel/Industrial Technology - hands-on training with some of the world’s most powerful engines, including Freightliner, International, Detroit Diesel, Cummins, and Caterpillar.

Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology - based on the industry standard “I-CAR Enhanced Delivery” and is ASE/NATEF Master certified in all five areas of auto body repair.

[edit] Nascar Technical Institute (NTI)

NASCAR Technical Institute is located in Mooresville, North Carolina -- at the heart of racing country [4]. The school provides course work in engine construction, electrical, fuel and lubrication systems, drive trains, body and chassis fabrication and racing theory principles. Students will learn the history and rules and regulations of NASCAR, as well as the teamwork needed in today's automotive and racing industries.

[edit] Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI)

The school provides course work in marine technology with a focus on manufacturer-specific training for Volvo Penta, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki Outboard, Mercury Marine and many other major marine manufacturers.

[edit] Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI)

The school provides course work for a customized career education with Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, BMW, and Harley-Davidson manufacturer-specific courses.

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Kimberly J. McWaters. Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Retrieved on 2008-02-25.
  2. ^ Universal Technical Institute - Auto, Motorcycle, Marine Mechanic School
  3. ^ Universal Technical Institute Inc. (UTI): Stock Quote & Company Profile - BusinessWeek
  4. ^ McCraw, Jim. "NASCAR Technical Institute", Popular Mechanics, 2002-06-01, p. 1. 

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