Having hired 600 technicians each year for the past 3 years, John Perez, senior director of talent acquisition for Sonic Automotive, finds Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and NASCAR Technical Institute to provide a rich talent pool for automotive mechanics.John looks to hire UTI and NASCAR Tech graduates who are dedicated to their careers, have a true passion for their work and understand why they want to be mechanics. Student attendance serves as an important metric for John and his team. In addition to good grades, graduates possessing an attendance rate of at least 92% are highly sought by Sonic Automotive.John says being a good teammate is also important. He advises UTI and NASCAR Tech students to start looking for a job while they're in school and to learn what it is they want out of a company, as well.Through a specialized team dedicated to identifying technician career opportunities, Universal Technical Institute is able to help UTI graduates search for careers with national dealerships, distributors and other local employers. While employment cannot be guaranteed, UTI places great emphasis on assisting graduates with finding jobs. Other services offered through UTI in preparation for careers include résumé development and interview training.For more information regarding automotive training programs at Universal Technical Institute, visit https://www.uti.edu/programs/automotiveLearn about NASCAR Technical Institute, which has a core automotive tech program: https://www.uti.edu/schools/nascar-technical-instituteFor additional information into specific courses, tuition and admissions, see the course catalogs at https://www.uti.edu/programs/catalogsFor more stories about employers who trust UTI technician training programs and regularly look to recruit UTI graduates, visit https://www.uti.edu/why-uti/employer-storiesTo find the nearest UTI or MMI school near you, visit https://www.uti.edu/locationsTo 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/

As the fixed operations director of Morgan Auto Group, Dee Brack chooses to recruit auto technician talent from Universal Technical Institute (UTI) due to the applicable real-world knowledge students gain while in school.When looking for technician talent, Dee looks for the conceptual understanding of automotive mechanics that graduates possess, as well as how much drive they have to advance their careers. He advises students to dedicate themselves to school while they're attending.Through a specialized team dedicated to identifying technician career opportunities, Universal Technical Institute is able to help UTI graduates search for careers with national dealerships, distributors and other local employers. While employment cannot be guaranteed, UTI places great emphasis on assisting graduates with finding jobs. Other services offered through UTI in preparation for careers include résumé development and interview training.For more information regarding automotive training programs at Universal Technical Institute, visit https://www.uti.edu/programs/automotiveFor additional information into specific courses, tuition and admissions, see the course catalogs at https://www.uti.edu/programs/catalogsFor more stories about employers who trust UTI technician training programs and regularly look to recruit UTI graduates, visit https://www.uti.edu/why-uti/employer-storiesTo find the nearest UTI or MMI school near you, visit https://www.uti.edu/locationsTo 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/

John Fennimore, project manager for Foley Caterpillar, first met with Foley at a career fair when he was a student at Universal Technical Institute (UTI). John says UTI's structure and emphasis on professionalism and attendance has helped him grow in his career. He says he wouldn't be in his position today if it wasn't for UTI.The demand for diesel technicians is great, and according to John, many people are surprised by the amount of diesel engines that are powering essential machinery, like generators for data centers.John says his work as a technician for 6 years gave him the experience he needed to become a better manager. Since he has experience being a technician and working on the same equipment and types of projects as those he manages, his leadership style is more effective.UTI's Diesel Technician Training program is 45 weeks and is offered at 11 locations across the country. Students learn how to perform repair services, diagnose problems and replace diesel parts. UTI also offers specialized advanced training on trucks and engines from brands including Cummins, Freightliner, Peterbilt, and Daimler Trucks North America.For more information regarding diesel training programs at Universal Technical Institute, visit https://www.uti.edu/programs/dieselFor additional information on specific courses, tuition and admissions, view UTI’s course catalogs at https://www.uti.edu/programs/catalogsUTI 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 find the UTI campus nearest to you, visit https://www.uti.edu/locationsTo 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/

For Javier Jalil, field service manager at Crown Lift Trucks in New Jersey, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is a prime resource for new technician talent. Javier says the tools and equipment at UTI are closely related to what students will find in the field. “UTI presents and teaches real-life scenarios to prepare students,” Javier says.Javier also notes that UTI places a huge emphasis on professionalism, which is key for those who want a career, not just a job. “UTI puts candidates a step ahead from other schools because UTI knows what hiring managers are looking for,” Javier says.Javier adds that diesel technology is advancing rapidly, so having the education and experience with the newest tools is necessary to succeed. “If you're a technician used to the old-school way, you need to know what tomorrow's going to bring,” Javier says.Finally, Javier says the demand for technicians is very high right now. The economy is strong, and every day new companies and customers are emerging. With the high demand in New Jersey specifically, Crown Lift Trucks is able to go directly to UTI Bloomfield and hire aspiring technicians to fill shoes and turn wrenches for its business.UTI's Diesel Technician Training program is 45 weeks and is offered at 11 locations across the country. Students learn how to perform repair services, diagnose problems and replace diesel parts. UTI also offers specialized advanced training on trucks and engines from brands including Cummins, Freightliner, Peterbilt, and Daimler Trucks North America.For more information regarding diesel training programs at Universal Technical Institute, visit https://www.uti.edu/programs/dieselFor additional information on specific courses, tuition and admissions, see the course catalogs at https://www.uti.edu/programs/catalogsUTI 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 find the UTI campus nearest to you, visit https://www.uti.edu/locationsTo 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/

Empire Caterpillar service lead manager John Esquibel explains why Universal Technical Institute (UTI) welding graduates are excellent candidates for welding jobs at Empire Caterpillar. John explains what Empire Caterpillar looks for in the field, including skills beyond basic welding and professionalism, which is what he sees in UTI graduates.John says there is a high demand for and shortage of high-skilled welders. Welders who have good attitudes, are motivated, work well with others and have a high degree of professionalism are valued in the welding industry today. Those are qualities UTI promotes and teaches.Students in the UTI welding program master welding techniques including Gas Metal Arc welding (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc welding (SMAW), Flux-Cored Arc welding (FCAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc welding (GTAW). Students take courses like introduction to welding, pipe welding, welding applications, principles of welding and more.The UTI welding program is 36 weeks and is available on campuses in Arizona, California and Texas. For more information regarding welding training programs at Universal Technical Institute, visit https://www.uti.edu/programs/weldingFor additional information into specific courses, tuition and admissions, see the course catalogs at https://www.uti.edu/programs/catalogsUTI 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 find the nearest UTI school near you, visit https://www.uti.edu/locationsTo 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/

From October 2024 – April 2025, members of the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) family of schools, including MIAT College of Technology, NASCAR Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, and Marine Mechanics Institute, were rebranded as UTI.Danny Wilson, service manager at Buddy Stubbs Harley-Davidson in Phoenix, AZ, knows the value of Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) – he went there.Before attending MMI, Danny was apprenticing at a custom shop. The owner wanted to sell it and told Danny he would sell it to him if he went to MMI.So, Danny did. After graduating, he bought and later sold the speed shop.Since then, Danny has been a master tech, shop foreman and parts manager. He was an international trainer for Harley-Davidson covering the Asia-Pacific region. He moved back to Phoenix and started working at Buddy Stubbs as a service manager.The shop recently recruited students from MMI to work on a motorcycle build. The students work with master techs and get guidance every step of the way.Danny says all the techs in the Buddy Stubbs shop are MMI graduates. Danny talks about the advantages MMI provides, like how having the mechanical background from MMI gives you a very competitive edge when you're having to look for parts for customers over the counter or for technicians in the shop. Knowing how the bike functions and why things do what they do leads to a better service environment, Danny says.The curriculum at Motorcycle Mechanics Institute is geared toward all students interested in joining today's motorcycle workforce. Enrolling in MMI does not require previous motorcycle mechanic experience. Our students span from having zero prior motorcycle knowledge to those who come from a family of mechanics looking to further their abilities.For more information regarding motorcycle training programs at Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, visit https://www.MMITech.eduFor additional information into specific courses, tuition and admissions, see the course catalogs at https://www.uti.edu/programs/catalogsTo learn about Harley-Davidson manufacturer-specific advanced training at MMI, visit https://www.uti.edu/programs/motorcycle/specialized-training/harley-davidsonTo find the nearest UTI or MMI school near you, visit https://www.uti.edu/locationsMMI 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 MMI, join us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MMImotorcycle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mmitweet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mmimotor/