Accelerated Program for the Car Enthusiast: Talking Ford with Barry Nelson | UTI
Barry Nelson’s journey in the automotive industry is as dynamic as the cars he’s worked on. From starting at the bottom to becoming a lead technician and service manager, Barry has experienced every aspect of dealership life.
Today, he channels his love for mentoring and training the next generation of aspiring automotive professionals as an instructor at UTI's Rancho Cucamonga campus, leading the Ford Accelerated Credential Training (FACT) program.*The Ford FACT program is designed to advance students’ skills and knowledge prior to applying for a role in the automotive industry. "When the students leave here, they leave here with 70% of the credentials needed to be a master tech," Barry explains.
Watch the video to learn more!For more information regarding the Ford FACT training program at Universal Technical Institute, visit https://www.uti.edu/programs/automotive/specialized-training/ford-fact.Learn about other advanced training programs: https://www.uti.edu/programs/specialized-trainingFor additional information on specific courses, tuition and admissions, see the course catalogs at https://www.uti.edu/programs/catalogs.
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