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Whitley Burr of Premier Truck Group on Diesel Industry, Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
Whitley Burr oversees corporate staffing and employment for Premier Truck Group, a Freightliner dealership. Since she often works with technical schools and recruits new diesel technicians from them, Whitley shared her industry insights.Whitley says there’s a huge need for skilled diesel techs in the industry, even with the coronavirus pandemic. Since there’s a need to have trucks on the road to move essential supplies like food and medical supplies, the more trucks that are up and running, the more likely they are to break down and require technician work. Whitley says diesel mechanics are an essential part of the Premier Truck Group business.Whitley talks about diesel technician career advancement opportunities and how her company promotes from within, publicizing jobs inside first. Even during COVID-19, Premier Truck Group continues to line up candidates for when jobs open.She advises that those who are looking for jobs should maintain communication with the organizations they’re interested in, so they’re the first one in the door when jobs open.Whitley says her company wants to see longevity and commitment on resumes. The company looks for people who are a great culture fit for their team-based yet competitive culture where the slogan is, “Winners work here.”Whitley says Universal Technical Institute (UTI) does a great job of teaching students soft skills that can help with career advancement outside of being in the shop. UTI also offers a blended learning model that prepares technicians to use online training to stay up-to-date while employed.Whitley says UTI is by far one of the company’s favorite schools to work with. In addition to the advanced technical training at UTI, the emphasis on additional training like communication skills and professionalism helps graduates succeed, Whitley says.For information regarding diesel training programs at Universal Technical Institute (UTI), visit https://www.uti.edu/programs/dieselFor information on the manufacturer-specific advanced training (MSAT) Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) Finish First program, visit https://www.uti.edu/programs/diesel/specialized-training/daimler-trucks-finish-firstFor additional information into specific courses, tuition and admissions, see the course catalogs at https://www.uti.edu/programs/catalogsTo find the nearest UTI school near you, visit https://www.uti.edu/locationsUTI offers employment assistance to students and graduates. To learn more about employment assistance at Universal Technical Institute, visit https://www.uti.edu/support-services/employment-assistanceTo stay up-to-date with some of the latest news regarding UTI, join us on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UTI/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/utitweet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uti.tech/
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Kim Walden from John Deere Dealership Ag-Pro Companies on Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
Kim Walden, Recruitment Manager for Ag-Pro Companies, talks about how the John Deere dealership continues to operate as an essential business during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ag-Pro Companies supports farmers and agricultural equipment that help maintain the country’s food supply, as well as construction industry equipment that is used for highway and roadside maintenance.Kim explains what the company looks for in diesel technicians, including good grades and attendance, a stable work history and a clean driver’s record. She recommends that individuals who are looking for jobs convey their ability to be self-motivated and to have a solid educational background to support them.Kim talks about Ag-Pro Companies’ continuous training, including John Deere University’s specialized training on John Deere equipment. She explains that as technology advances in diesel equipment, technicians’ skillsets with a laptop are just as important as a skillset with a wrench. Technicians who want to succeed should also have a positive attitude and a desire to learn.For information regarding diesel training programs at Universal Technical Institute (UTI), visit https://www.uti.edu/programs/dieselFor additional information into specific courses, tuition and admissions, see the course catalogs at https://www.uti.edu/programs/catalogsTo find the nearest UTI school near you, visit https://www.uti.edu/locationsUTI offers employment assistance to students and graduates. To learn more about employment assistance at Universal Technical Institute, visit https://www.uti.edu/support-services/employment-assistanceTo stay up-to-date with some of the latest news regarding UTI, join us on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UTI/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/utitweet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uti.tech/