Sean Gagnon is an automotive program instructor at Universal Technical Institute's (UTI) Lisle, Illinois, location. Starting out as a high school student working at a local Firestone, Sean learned that working on cars was more than a part-time job for him.By attending UTI himself, Sean was able to build a career as a professional technician for over 10 years. Sean then decided to give back what was once given to him: knowledge.As an instructor at UTI, Sean Gagnon believes in providing a similar value to his students that his previous instructors imparted to him. He says the automotive field is rewarding because every day brings a new challenge. It's so meaningful, Sean says, to diagnose and fix car problems. Teaching is also incredibly enjoyable, Sean says.The curriculum at Universal Technical Institute is geared for all students interested in joining today's automotive workforce. Enrolling into UTI does not require previous automotive experience. Our students span from having zero prior automotive knowledge to those who come from a family of mechanics looking to further their abilities.For more information regarding automotive training programs at Universal Technical Institute, visit https://www.uti.edu/programs/automotiveLearn about UTI in Lisle, IL: https://www.uti.edu/locations/illinois/lisleFor additional information into specific courses, tuition and admissions, see the course catalogs at https://www.uti.edu/programs/catalogsTo learn more about the instructors at Universal Technical Institute who aid in the development of highly qualified technicians, visit https://www.uti.edu/why-uti/instructor-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/

Mark Jenkins is an automotive program instructor at Universal Technical Institute's (UTI) Houston, Texas, location. After growing up on the race track and becoming involved in street racing and building his own cars, Mark continued to pursue his passion through formal education to become an instructor.Mark not only teaches as an instructor at UTI, but he also continues to stay under hood with his own personal automotive projects at night. Having both a passion for automobiles and a formal education in automotive mechanics, Mark is able to simplify sophisticated topics for his students to create an accelerated learning environment.The curriculum at Universal Technical Institute is geared for all students interested in joining today's automotive workforce. Enrolling into UTI does not require previous automotive experience. Our students span from having zero prior automotive knowledge to those who come from a family of mechanics looking to further their abilities.For more information regarding automotive training programs at Universal Technical Institute, visit https://www.uti.edu/programs/automotiveLearn about UTI Houston: https://www.uti.edu/locations/texas/houstonFor additional information into specific courses, tuition and admissions, see the course catalogs at https://www.uti.edu/programs/catalogsTo learn more about the instructors at Universal Technical Institute who aid in the development of highly qualified technicians, visit https://www.uti.edu/why-uti/instructor-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 Galambos is an automotive program instructor at Universal Technical Institute's (UTI) Rancho Cucamonga, California, location. John has found the career of an automotive technician unlike most others, with the requirement to be capable both mentally and physically to provide automotive solutions.As an instructor at UTI, John finds the ability to help change the course of his students' lives time and time again by providing them the knowledge they need to find a career as a mechanic technician irreplaceable.The curriculum at Universal Technical Institute is geared for all students interested in joining today's automotive workforce. Enrolling into UTI does not require previous automotive experience. Our students span from having zero prior automotive knowledge to those who come from a family of mechanics looking to further their abilities.For more information regarding automotive training programs at Universal Technical Institute, visit https://www.uti.edu/programs/automotiveLearn about UTI Rancho Cucamonga, CA: https://www.uti.edu/locations/california/rancho-cucamongaFor additional information into specific courses, tuition and admissions, see the course catalogs at https://www.uti.edu/programs/catalogsTo learn more about the instructors at Universal Technical Institute who aid in the development of highly qualified technicians, visit https://www.uti.edu/why-uti/instructor-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/

Jim Lahaise is an automotive program instructor at Universal Technical Institute's (UTI) Norwood, Massachusetts, location. From restoring cars as a teenager to becoming an instructor and training future technicians, Jim has cemented a true appreciation for automotive mechanics.Jim remembers getting a '69 Firebird when he was 17. He restored it and worked on it more than driving it. When he started working in dealerships, he always enjoyed teaching and training younger auto technicians. He thought teaching at UTI would be a good way to end his career.As an instructor at UTI, Jim finds teaching automotive principles and mechanics to be a true art and finds helping his students learn each day is one of his greater rewards.Jim talks about an inspiring student, Heather, who became one of UTI's most successful graduates. He says it's amazing to see how students' lives can change at school.The curriculum at Universal Technical Institute is geared for all students interested in joining today's automotive workforce. Enrolling into UTI does not require previous automotive experience. Our students span from having zero prior automotive knowledge to those who come from a family of mechanics looking to further their abilities.For more information regarding automotive training programs at Universal Technical Institute, visit https://www.uti.edu/programs/automotiveLearn about UTI in Norwood, Massachusetts: https://www.uti.edu/locations/massachusetts/norwoodFor additional information into specific courses, tuition and admissions, see the course catalogs at https://www.uti.edu/programs/catalogsTo learn more about the instructors at Universal Technical Institute who aid in the development of highly qualified technicians, visit https://www.uti.edu/why-uti/instructor-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/

Ted Foos is an automotive program instructor at Universal Technical Institute. Having over 20 years of experience as an automotive mechanic, Ted now finds his joy in teaching and sharing his accumulated knowledge with his students. He has been with UTI for 5 years.As an instructor at UTI, Ted believes in maximizing his students' learning capabilities by encouraging his students to inquire as much as they can about each subject. Ted says he enjoys diagnosing complex problems and sharing that expertise with students. The curriculum at Universal Technical Institute is geared for all students interested in joining today's automotive workforce. Enrolling into UTI does not require previous automotive experience.Our students span from having zero prior automotive knowledge to those who come from a family of mechanics looking to further their abilities.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/catalogs To learn more about the instructors at Universal Technical Institute who aid in the development of highly qualified technicians, visit https://www.uti.edu/why-uti/instructor-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/