Nine campuses offer the 15-week "Ford FACT"
program.
PHOENIX, Sept. 12,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the
transportation, skilled trades, and energy education division
of Universal Technical Institute,
Inc., and Ford Motor Company, are celebrating 25 years of
educating students. Since the beginning of the relationship, more
than 29,000 students have graduated from a Ford Manufacturer
Specific Advanced Training (MSAT) program at UTI.
UTI Division President Tracy
Lorenz noted, "Our enduring relationship with Ford
underscores UTI's ongoing commitment to providing top-tier
education and training. By working closely with industry leaders
like Ford, UTI ensures that our curriculum is aligned with current
technological advancements and industry standards. This partnership
allows our students to gain hands-on experience with the latest
automotive technologies, directly preparing them for careers in the
automotive industry."
In 2022, UTI announced the rollout of an updated Ford FACT
curriculum that included electric vehicle coursework. The
curriculum offers online and in-person courses covering
high-voltage systems safety, hybrid vehicle components and
operation, battery electric vehicle (BEV) components and operation,
and an introduction to high-voltage battery service.
TSO Technician Development Manager at Ford Fay Watts shared,
"The FACT program provides an undeniable head start into the
automotive industry. FACT program students take the training Ford
and Lincoln Service Technicians receive—Ford Service Technician
Specialty Training (STST). Students who complete the FACT program
graduate with up to 70% of that same training, which can reduce the
need for up to five years of required in-dealership
coursework."
Watts added, "As the industry has evolved, Ford and the FACT
program have also evolved, including EV and Mobile Service
training—a new opportunity and career path for technicians as they
grow and continue to develop. The future of the Service Technician
is bright, and we are proud to celebrate our 25-year partnership
with UTI/FACT."
The Ford FACT program is 15 weeks long and is taught at
UTI-Avondale (Ariz.), UTI-Rancho Cucamonga (Calif.), UTI-Sacramento
(Calif.), UTI-Orlando (Fla.), UTI-Lisle (Ill.), UTI-Bloomfield
(New Jersey), UTI-Mooresville
(N.C.), UTI-Exton (Penn.), and UTI-Houston.
About Universal Technical
Institute, Inc.
Universal Technical Institute,
Inc. (NYSE: UTI) (the "Company") was founded in 1965 and
is a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation,
skilled trades, energy, and healthcare education programs. The
Company's 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. The Company is
comprised of two divisions: Universal
Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges. UTI
operates 16 campuses located in 9 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 8
states and online, offering programs in the allied health, dental,
nursing, patient care and diagnostic fields. For more
information, visit www.uti.edu or www.concorde.edu, or
visit us on LinkedIn at @UniversalTechnicalInstitute and @Concorde
Career Colleges or on X (formerly Twitter) @news_UTI or
@ConcordeCareer.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in
Dearborn, Michigan, committed to
helping build a better world, where every person is free to move
and pursue their dreams. The company's Ford+ plan for growth and
value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and
always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for
customers and deepen their loyalty. Ford develops and delivers
innovative, must-have Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles,
commercial vans and cars and Lincoln luxury vehicles, along with connected
services. The company does that through three customer-centered
business segments: Ford Blue, engineering iconic gas-powered and
hybrid vehicles; Ford Model e, inventing breakthrough EVs
along with embedded software that defines exceptional digital
experiences for all customers; and Ford Pro, helping commercial
customers transform and expand their businesses with vehicles and
services tailored to their needs. Additionally, Ford provides
financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. Ford employs
about 176,000 people worldwide. More information about the company
and its products and services is available at
corporate.ford.com.
Media Contact
Alanna Vitucci
avitucci@uti.edu
480.710.6843
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