SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. and
LONG BEACH, Calif., April 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- A new
INFINITI Technician Training Academy (ITTA) celebrated its
grand opening today at Universal Technical Institute's (UTI) campus
in Long Beach, Calif. This advanced training program is the
first of its kind for INFINITI and is exclusive to UTI.
Graduates of UTI's core automotive technology program can apply
for the 18-week ITTA program. If they are selected and commit to
working with an INFINITI USA
retailer once they graduate, INFINITI will pay their tuition for
the ITTA program in full. Graduates will hold numerous
INFINITI‑specific credentials and have 95 percent of the
requirements needed to be an INFINITI KEI Master Technician.
"We worked with UTI to create a comprehensive training program
that will prepare graduates for a promising career as a master
technician with our national network of retailers," said
Andrew Speaker, director aftersales
at INFINITI USA. "UTI graduates
have a strong reputation for being well-trained, career‑ready
workers. This partnership ensures that our retailers will have
access to the top talent entering the automotive industry."
The U.S. Department of Labor reports there will be more than 1.2
million jobs in the diesel, automotive, motorcycle and marine
industries in the United States by
the year 2024. To reach that total, the transportation industry
will have to fill more than 37,000 technician job openings on
average every year.1 INFINITI estimates that it will
need to fill nearly 400 service technician positions this year
alone.
"With demand for skilled transportation service technicians
still on the rise, forward-thinking manufacturers like INFINITI are
partnering with us to help build their technician workforce," said
Walt Langley, vice president
industry alliances at Universal Technical
Institute. "UTI's close ties with our industry manufacturer
partners and the advanced training that we provide make graduates
more attractive to employers and can accelerate their career
advancement. ITTA graduates who go to work for an authorized
INFINITI retailer can achieve a master-level certification within a
year, and significantly increase their earning potential in a field
that already pays well and offers real career opportunities."
ITTA gives students the latest technology in web-based learning
as well as high-tech, hands‑on instruction in INFINITI vehicle
diagnostics, maintenance and repairs, customer service and
dealership operations.
The inaugural ITTA class began on March
27 with 10 students. At full capacity, the ITTA program will
graduate 96 INFINITI technicians annually and become a valuable
recruitment resource for INFINITI retailers across the country.
ITTA is one of more than a dozen manufacturer-specific programs
UTI offers in partnership with the leading automotive and diesel
brands in the country. On average, graduates of these programs are
hired more quickly, earn higher starting salaries and are employed
at a higher rate.2
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.
For more information, visit www.uti.edu. Like UTI on
www.facebook.com/UTI or follow UTI on Twitter @UTITweet, @MMITweet
and @NASCARTechUTI.
For information about our graduation rates, the median debt of
students who completed the program and other important information,
visit our website at www.uti.edu/disclosure.
About INFINITI
INFINITI Motor Company Ltd. is headquartered in Hong Kong with sales operations in over 50
countries. The INFINITI brand was launched in 1989. Its range of
premium automobiles is currently built in manufacturing facilities
in Japan, the United States, United Kingdom and China. INFINITI plans
to also expand manufacturing into Mexico by 2017. INFINITI design studios are
located in Atsugi-Shi near Yokohama, London, San
Diego and Beijing.
INFINITI is in the middle of a major product offensive.
The brand has been widely acclaimed for its daring design and
innovative driver-assistance technologies. From the 2016 season,
INFINITI is a technical partner of the Renault Sport Formula
1® team, contributing its expertise in hybrid
performance.
More information about INFINITI and its industry leading
technologies can be found at http://www.INFINITI.com/. You can also
follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and see all our latest
videos on YouTube.
1 Based on data compiled from the U.S.
Bureau of Labor Statistics (2014-2024), www.bls.gov, viewed
December 8, 2015.
2 Based on comparison with graduates from core
programs between October 1, 2007, and
September 30, 2012.
Contact:
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Kelly
Koehler
Westbound
Communications
951.462.1106
kkoehler@westboundcommunications.com
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Alexandra
Amelang
INFINITI
USA
615.725.1455
alexandra.amelang@infiniti.com
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