Florida Detroit Diesel-Allison directly recruits talent from Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in Orlando, Florida. Representatives visit career fairs to meet students and build early relationships.Service manager David Bret Galloway explains what he looks for in potential candidates, including good grades and attendance. David talks about the values of his company, such as integrity, and how UTI students can convey those and get a job.David also explains the diversity of the diesel industry and the job opportunities that are available. He talks about what a career path in diesel might look like and the lucrative careers that are available.UTI's Diesel Technician Training program is 45 weeks and is offered at 11 locations throughout 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, Daimler Trucks North America and Navistar.For more information regarding diesel training programs at Universal Technical Institute, 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/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/

Tony DeCicco, service manager at Modern Nissan of Winston Salem in North Carolina, has more than 30 years of experience in the automotive industry. He talks about his career journey as an auto tech and what he looks for when hiring the next generation.Tony often recruits and hires from NASCAR Technical Institute. The school provides the Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training (MSAT) Nissan Automotive Technician Training (NATT) program. This 9-week program teaches students how to work on Nissan’s latest models, tools and technologies, including Nissan’s hybrid technologies.Tony talks about the benefits of attending the NATT program at NASCAR Tech and the career growth opportunities available.NASCAR Technical Institute is a technical school offering automotive mechanic and CNC machinist training. NASCAR Technical Institute is a division of Universal Technical Institute (UTI). NASCAR Tech is the world's first and only technician training school combining a complete automotive technology program with NASCAR-specific motorsports training.For more information regarding NASCAR Technical Institute, visit https://www.uti.edu/schools/nascar-technical-institute For additional information into specific courses, tuition and admissions, see the course catalogs at https://www.uti.edu/programs/catalogsFor more information on the Nissan Automotive Technician Training, visit https://www.uti.edu/programs/automotive/specialized-training/nissan-natt UTI 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-assistance To find the nearest UTI school near you, visit https://www.uti.edu/locationsTo stay up-to-date with some of the latest news regarding NASCAR Tech, join us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NASCARtech/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nascartechuti Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nascartech/

Hendrick Automotive Group's Fixed Operations Talent Acquisition Manager Bob Breedlove talks about the automotive dealership and the technician industry. Bob talks about the job demand for qualified auto technicians and the expected shortages the industry is projected to experience.Bob talks about what Hendrick Automotive Group looks for when hiring auto techs, including grades, attendance and professionalism. Technicians can grow careers through advanced certifications, including ASE certifications, which employers like Hendrick Automotive Group pay technicians to pursue.Bob talks about career advancement opportunities in the industry and the continued training technicians at Hendrick Automotive Group get. Learn why Hendrick Automotive Group recruits from Universal Technical Institute (UTI) for talent, how the industry is evolving with advancing technology in vehicles, and why it’s important for technicians to carefully consider the companies where they’re applying for jobs.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/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 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/

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.Bret Harris, Chief Operating Officer for MMI Industrial and Steel, explains how COVID-19 has affected the organization and the construction industry as a whole. Given the essential nature of the work of construction professionals making buildings, roads, bridges, hospitals and more, Bret explains there are ample advancement opportunities within the industry.Bret talks about how technology has made the construction industry more efficient and explains how an educational foundation like the welding program at Universal Technical Institute (UTI) can prepare aspiring professionals to succeed in the industry. Bret talks about the value of education and how that demonstrates to employers that students have made a personal investment in themselves and want to succeed.Bret explains how to advance a welding career and achieve higher positions, like project manager. He touches on the 4 core values of MMI Industrial and Steel: happy, hungry, hardworking and honorable, and why those qualities matter for success at the company.For more information regarding welding training programs at Universal Technical Institute, visit https://www.uti.edu/programs/welding UTI 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/

Daulten Stewart is the Talent Management Specialist for Transamerican Auto Parts, known by their retail chain as 4 Wheel Parts. The company employs more than 600 technicians across North America and specializes in the automotive aftermarket industry.Daulten says even during the coronavirus pandemic, work hasn’t slowed down, which speaks to the essential nature of automotive technicians. He explains there are lots of advancement opportunities available in the industry. His company loves to promote internally, so he advises students to work for an employer that will provide training and advancement.Daulten talks about the cultural principles Transamerican Auto Parts lives by, including “Grit makes great” and “Players compete, and teams win.” The company looks for candidates who exemplify those principles, who are willing to complete work in a safe and efficient manner, and who work well on teams.Daulten talks about why the company recruits from Universal Technical Institute (UTI), a school where students learn the latest automotive technologies and are well-rounded in their training. For graduates who are looking for technician jobs out of school, Daulten says one way to stand out is to have experience, even if it’s doing basic work like mounting and balancing tires at a summer job or internship.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/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/

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/