Service King Collision Repair Centers Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing Lakeitria Luter talks about the current state of the collision repair industry and how collision repair technicians have remained essential professions. Lakeitria explains that the number one priority of Service King, and the collision industry as a whole, is to get people back on the road safely and have their vehicles perform better than they did when they came in.Lakeitria talks about the strategic plan Service King has for the teammates who join the company, including an apprenticeship body technician program. Service King’s talent development department ensures every teammate receives continuous education through I-CAR.Lakeitria explains why Service King recruits from Universal Technical Institute (UTI), including for reasons such as up-to-date curriculum and the ability for Service King representatives to work on UTI advisory boards and give feedback.Lakeitria says Service King looks for students who have excellent attendance and grades. To succeed long-term, Lakeitria says collision technicians need to be flexible and adaptable, as well, and have effective communication skills.Lakeitria shares advice for aspiring collision repair technicians. She says to network with employers, send thank you notes after interviews and present complete resumes. She shares her predictions for the collision repair industry, including how advancements in technology will affect it.For more information regarding our Collision Repair & Refinish Technology program at Universal Technical Institute, visit https://www.uti.edu/programs/collisionFor additional information into specific courses, tuition and admissions, see the course catalogs at https://www.uti.edu/programs/catalogsTo find the nearest UTI or Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) 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/