SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal
Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), the nation's leading
provider of transportation industry technician training, has
received approval from the U.S. Department of Education to launch
two new program offerings: Welding Technology and Computer Numeric
Control (CNC) Machining.
Kim McWaters, UTI's Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer, said: "We are pleased to make progress on
our 2017 growth initiatives by introducing programs that serve our
students and are complementary to our core business. These programs
will help us attract new students, give students the skills to fill
good jobs and build rewarding careers, and address strong industry
demand for skilled workers."
CNC Machining classes begin this fall at the company's NASCAR
Technical Institute (NTI) campus, in Mooresville, N.C. Welding Technology classes
will begin this summer at its Rancho
Cucamonga, Calif., campus, and the company is evaluating
program expansion opportunities.
Welding Technology Program
UTI's 36-week Welding Technology program trains students as
entry-level welders and equips them with the basic knowledge and
skills to work in jobs across the manufacturing sector. Between
2009 and 2019, there will be more than 230,000 new and replacement
welding positions available in industries ranging from automotive
fabrication and motorsports to aerospace, shipbuilding and the
construction of the nation's growing infrastructure.
The hands-on training and curriculum was built in collaboration
with Lincoln Electric, a global leader in the welding industry and
was approved in 2016 by the California Bureau of Private
Postsecondary Education (BPPE) and the Accrediting Commission of
Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
"The new Welding Technology program aligns with and complements
our core auto/diesel, motorcycle, marine and collision repair
programs and utilizes space at our Rancho
Cucamonga campus," said Duane
Kramer, vice-president of new campus operations and
education programs at UTI. "At a time when the country has such a
strong and growing need for skilled professionals, the program can
attract new students to UTI and creates another promising career
path for our students."
"Lincoln Electric has a century of commitment to educating
welders. With the critical shortage of welders today, we
accelerated our efforts to provide educators at every level with
skills and knowledge that employers demand. We are excited to offer
the UTI team our products, services and expertise to help develop
an outstanding welding education program," said Jason Scales, manager, educational services,
Lincoln Electric.
CNC Machining Technology Program
The new CNC Machining Technology Program was developed in
partnership with Roush Yates Engines, industry leaders in
engineering and CNC manufacturing. The 12-course, 36-week program
will give students the hands-on training and high-tech skills
needed to start a career as a computerized numerical control (CNC)
machinist – an in-demand position with employment opportunities
across multiple industries, including racing, aviation and medical
manufacturing.
"Expanding our world-class curriculum to include the
state-of-the-art CNC Machining Technology program underscores our
continued commitment to providing students with the best training
and educational opportunities in the most sought-after fields,"
said Jennifer Waber, NASCAR
Technical Institute Campus President. "There is no company more
reputable or knowledgeable in the field of machining than Roush
Yates Engines. We're proud to have worked with them to build this
program and develop tomorrow's CNC machinists."
"As Roush Yates Engines continues to focus on innovation and
performance improvement in the motorsports industry, CNC Machinists
play a vital role in our success," said Doug Yates, CEO of Roush Yates Engines. "A CNC
machinist has a multitude of opportunities for employment and
advancement in the racing, aviation, OEM or medical fields. We look
forward to a continued partnership with UTI and to hiring graduates
from the new CNC Machining Technology program."
About Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the design, development and
manufacture of arc welding products, robotic arc welding systems,
plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment and has a leading global
position in the brazing and soldering alloys market. Headquartered
in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln has 48 manufacturing locations,
including operations and joint ventures in 19 countries and a
worldwide network of distributors and sales offices covering more
than 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and
its products and services, visit the Company's website at
www.lincolnelectric.com.
About Roush Yates Engines:
Roush Yates Engines is a leading edge engine development company,
with three state-of-the-art facilities based in Mooresville, NC; which include Roush Yates
Engines, Roush Yates Performance Engines Group, focused on road
racing and Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions, a world-class
manufacturing center. The company's core business includes
designing, building and testing purpose built race engines.
Roush Yates Engines, in partnership with Ford Performance, is
the exclusive engine builder of the NASCAR Ford FR9 V8 engine and
twin-turbo Ford EcoBoost V6 race engine that powers the Ford GT
supercar.
About Universal Technical Institute,
Inc.
Headquartered in Scottsdale,
Arizona, Universal Technical
Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) is the leading provider of
post-secondary education for students seeking careers as
professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and
marine technicians. With more than 200,000 graduates in its 52-year
history, UTI offers undergraduate degree and diploma programs at 12
campuses across the United States,
as well as manufacturer-specific training programs at dedicated
training centers. Through its campus-based school system, UTI
provides specialized post-secondary 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 (NASCAR Tech). For more information, visit
www.uti.edu.
Media Contact:
Jody Kent
Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
(623) 445-0872
jkent@uti.edu
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