Hendrick Motorsports director of human performance Andy Papathanassio talks about why he and his NASCAR racing company look to NASCAR Technical Institute to hire graduates. In fact, several NASCAR Tech graduates work in the pit department for pit support, getting racing equipment ready for practice every day. 1Andy explains what makes NASCAR Tech students stand out, such as perfect attendance, neat and clean appearance, and a passion for motorsports at the highest competitive level. He offers advice for anyone who wants to work in motorsports and talks about the industry demand for technicians.2NASCAR Technical Institute is a technical school offering automotive mechanic and CNC machinist training. NASCAR Tech 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-instituteFor additional information into specific courses, tuition and admissions, see the course catalogs at https://www.uti.edu/programs/catalogs 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 nearest UTI school near you, visit https://www.uti.edu/locationsTo stay up-to-date with some of the latest news regarding NTI, join us on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NASCARtech/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nascartechuti Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nascartech/1) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. 2) NASCAR Technical Institute prepares graduates to work as entry-level automotive service technicians. Graduates who take NASCAR-specific electives also may have job opportunities in racing-related industries. Of those 2018 graduates who took electives, approximately 24% found racing-related opportunities. NASCAR Tech’s overall employment rate for 2018 was 88%.

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/

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/

Todd English, Vice-President of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships for Roush Yates Engines, provides an update on the work the company is doing during COVID-19. Roush Yates Engines has been working with local and state government officials to produce face masks and various ventilator components during the coronavirus outbreak. Todd explains how manufacturing is an essential industry and why it’s an evolving skilled trade with consistent demand.Todd talks about why Roush Yates Engines recruits from NASCAR Technical Institute, a division of Universal Technical Institute (UTI). Todd explains the benefit of having employers like Roush Yates Engines inform curriculum at NASCAR Tech and UTI campuses.Roush Yates Engines has hired more than 115 NTI graduates since 2004, bringing in skilled technicians to work in Roush Yates Engines engine shops and computer numerical control (CNC) machining facilities. Todd shares some qualities Roush Yates Engines looks for when hiring, including professionalism, a positive attitude and wanting to make a difference and continually learn.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/nascartechFor 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 NASCAR Tech, join us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NASCARtech/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nascartechuti Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nascartech/

Cody Hansen is the Fixed Operations Director for Harley-Davidson of Florida, in charge of parts service and general merchandise departments. Cody, a graduate of Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI), talks about the stability of motorcycle technician roles. Even during COVID-19, Cody says there has been a greater demand of technicians than there has been supply.In Florida, the warm climate means many people use their motorcycles as their primary form of transportation. That means the motorcycle technician role is an essential profession in the area.Cody talks about career advancement opportunities in the industry, where technicians can evolve their careers to service managers, general managers, finance managers and sales people if they choose. The key to advancing, Cody says, is to never stop learning and asking questions.For soon-to-be graduates from MMI, Cody says a great attitude and willingness to learn are key to getting hired. Cody advises those who go out on interviews to follow up with an email or phone call to thank the people who have interviewed them.Cody talks about the evolving technologies in motorcycles and how technicians these days work with computers as much as they do with hand tools. The blended learning model of hands-on and online work at MMI prepares students for how they’ll be working in the industry.For information regarding motorcycle training programs at Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, visit https://www.uti.edu/programs/motorcycleFor additional information into specific courses, tuition and admissions, see the course catalogs at https://www.uti.edu/programs/catalogsTo learn about Harley-Davidson specialized 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/locationsTo 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/

Steve Hamre is the National Automotive Technician Recruiting Manager for Lithia Motors, Inc. The business does automotive repair, as well as retail auto sales.Steve talks about how during the COVID-19 outbreak, the business introduced a concierge service, so that during coronavirus, the shop will go to customer homes, pick up vehicles, bring them back to the shop to do repairs, take contactless payments online, and then return the vehicles to customer homes.Lithia Motors, Inc. does a lot of work on first responder vehicles, as well as work for individuals in the community. The essential role of the automotive technician provides plenty of advancement opportunities. Technicians who work for Lithia Motors, Inc. can go through company-paid manufacturers’ training to reach master level technician status.For technicians who want to work for a company like Lithia Motors, Inc., Steve says he examines qualities like professionalism, driving record, grade point average and attendance. He says he also looks for candidates who are coachable and who are willing to take on training.For UTI students, Steve advises to take advantage of the training UTI has to offer, including Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Trainings. As the industry loses more technicians to retirement every year than are coming back into the workforce, there are a lot of career opportunities for aspiring technicians, Steve says.For information regarding automotive training programs at Universal Technical Institute (UTI), visit https://www.uti.edu/programs/automotive.For additional information into specific courses, tuition and admissions, see the course catalogs at https://www.uti.edu/programs/catalogsTo find the nearest UTI 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/

Bill Mappes works for Convoy Servicing Company Thermo King of Dallas as the Operations Manager for the Dallas and Fort Worth locations. He’s responsible for all things service and parts, administration, recruiting and hiring. The company currently employs 29 technicians in transport refrigeration, who work on refrigeration units transporting essential items like food and medicine.Bill talks about the impact COVID-19 has had on the company and what the business is doing to keep technicians safe. The refrigeration industry is essential because items like food and medicine will always need to be transported, so technicians are needed to keep the units running on the road.Bill talks about the potential career paths one can pursue at his company and about the training his business offers technicians. Bill is a graduate of Universal Technical Institute (UTI), graduating from the Arizona campus in the ‘80s. Bill says his company continues to hire from UTI because of how qualified and professional the candidates typically are.Bill says when his company is hiring, they look for grade point average, attendance, professionalism, attitude and honesty. Bill advises students who are looking for jobs to convey that they’re willing to learn, which appeals to employers.Bill talks about his predictions for the transport refrigeration industry, including the use of green technology and advanced diagnostics using telematics.For information regarding diesel training programs at Universal Technical Institute (UTI), 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/catalogsTo find the nearest UTI 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/

Brian Books is the Peterbilt Technician Institute Program Manager for Peterbilt Motors Company. Brian discusses how COVID-19 has impacted the organization and how he thinks the coronavirus pandemic will affect the job outlook, making it more competitive as those who have faced unemployment look to change careers for better job security.Brian talks about the stability a diesel technician career offers, since so many products are transported by trucks.Brian explains the career growth opportunities within the Peterbilt Dealer Network, which offers nine different positions of advancing and increasing responsibilities within dealerships. Brian has been with Peterbilt for 31 years himself and is a testament to the advancement possibilities.Brian talks about what his company looks for when hiring technicians: the three A’s. That’s attitude, attendance and aptitude. He recommends that students take advantage of advanced training opportunities and develop perseverance to succeed.Brian also explains how the diesel field is changing, with new technologies and connected diagnostics. Peterbilt offers continued training to technicians to keep up with all the changes.For information regarding diesel training programs at Universal Technical Institute (UTI), visit https://www.uti.edu/programs/dieselLearn about UTI's Peterbilt Technician Institute (PTI) manufacturer-specific advanced training (MSAT) program: https://www.uti.edu/programs/diesel/specialized-training/peterbilt-ptiFor additional information into specific courses, tuition and admissions, see the course catalogs at https://www.uti.edu/programs/catalogsTo find the nearest UTI 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/