New Miramar campus part of
company's strategic growth and expansion initiatives
MIRAMAR,
Fla., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/
-- Universal Technical
Institute (NYSE: UTI) is pleased to announce the
opening of its new Miramar, Fla.
campus, which will serve the South
Florida region and mark a second location in the Sunshine
State for one of the nation's leading providers of automotive
technician training. Classes began August
8 at UTI-Miramar, where students can choose from four core
training programs. The new campus is another step in UTI's ongoing
growth and diversification strategy to broaden the reach of its
skilled trade programs to high demand geographies.
As the 16th UTI campus nationwide, the 100,000 square
foot facility is located in the highly populated Miami, Fla. region. It is
currently home to four programs: Automotive Technology, Diesel
Technology, a combined Automotive and Diesel Technology program,
and Welding Technology. Additionally,
it was recently announced that UTI-Miramar plans to add
an Aviation Maintenance Technology program later in 2023.
The current footprint includes nine classrooms, six
classroom/labs and seven individual labs.
"The disciplined execution of our growth and
diversification strategy includes expanding access to our
industry-aligned programs through both acquisition
and expansion into new geographies," said UTI CEO Jerome Grant. "Adding a second campus in
Florida offers additional training
opportunities for those living in South
Florida and helps meet the needs of local employers for
trained technicians."
The campus' 51-week Automotive Technology program is designed to
teach students how to properly diagnose, maintain and repair
foreign and domestic automobiles, while the 45-week Diesel
Technology program teaches students to diagnose and repair
malfunctions in mechanical and electrical systems in diesel
engines, commercial fleet vehicles and heavy-duty equipment. The
combined Automotive and Diesel Technology program provides
graduates with the flexibility to pursue a career in either
industry. The 36-week Welding Technology program gives students the
hands-on training needed to prepare for a flexible career in
industries from automotive fabrication to aerospace.
Additionally, UTI-Miramar has welcomed higher education veteran
Robert Burnfield as its first campus
president. Burnfield comes to the Miramar campus with more than 20 years of
higher education experience.
"It's an honor to join UTI as campus president at UTI-Miramar,
and I'm excited to bring their well-known workforce solutions to
South Florida," said Burnfield.
"We know there is demand for automotive, diesel and welding
technicians, and we're looking forward to providing a quality
educational experience while serving the needs of the
transportation industry and local employers in our area."
Local automobile dealerships recognize the opportunity and
benefit of having a UTI campus in their same region for reasons of
recruiting and collaboration.
"Lithia Motors and UTI have a long relationship at all of the
current campuses, and with Lithia's recent growth in South Florida, we will truly have a great
resource for new technicians in our stores there," said
Steve Hamre, National Auto Tech
Recruiting Manager at Lithia Motors. "Lithia has hired over 500
students from UTI in the last eight years, and we are thankful for
our relationship with the schools."
"Penske Automotive Group is excited for the grand opening of
UTI-Miramar," said Nohelia Loken,
Regional Recruiting Manager at Penske Automotive Group. "We are
ready and want to provide both students and graduates a place to
plant their feet and grow."
Florida Detroit Diesel-Allison (FDDA), which also specializes in
diesel and industrial-engine vehicles, will also benefit from
UTI-Miramar's auto-diesel and diesel-specific training
programs.
"Florida Detroit Diesel-Allison is excited to welcome
Universal Technical Institute to the
new Miramar, Florida campus," said
Stanley A. Dale, vice president of
human resources at FDDA. "The strategic partnership between UTI and
FDDA provides the beginning to a lifetime career opportunity for
graduates. FDDA is excited to welcome this strategic partnership to
South Florida."
Similar to the other UTI campuses, UTI-Miramar is accredited by
the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC),
which is a nationally recognized accrediting organization by the
U.S. Department of Education. The new campus is part of UTI's
ongoing growth and diversification strategy which includes
broadening the reach of its transportation and skilled trade
programs.
For more information on UTI's growth and diversification
strategy, see the most recent presentation on its investor
relations website.
About Universal Technical Institute
Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Phoenix, Universal
Technical Institute's (NYSE: UTI) mission is to serve our
students, partners and communities by providing quality education
and support services for in-demand careers. Approximately 250,000
students have graduated from one of UTI's 16 campuses located
across Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, North
Carolina, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Texas. UTI's campuses are accredited by the
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC),
while its employer-aligned technical training programs are offered
under four brands: Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle
Mechanics Institute / Marine Mechanics Institute, NASCAR Technical
Institute, and MIAT College of Technology. For more information and
a complete list of all programs offered, please visit
www.uti.edu or follow on LinkedIn @UniversalTechnicalInstitute
or Twitter at @news_UTI.
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