As a master technician for more than 14 years at Galpin Ford, Ricky Escobedo has carved out a successful career specializing in brakes and front-end work. But this didn’t just happen by coincidence. Ricky worked hard to get where he is today not only on his own time but also in a technical training program at Universal Technical Institute.Ricky's decision to attend UTI was influenced by a representative who visited his high school. The Ford FACT program in particular played a significant role in getting on the path toward success.* "One advantage about taking the Ford FACT program was that coming out of the program, I was already certified," Ricky explains.This allowed him to dive into his role at Galpin Ford with confidence and competence. Watch the video to learn more about Ricky’s career!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-training.For additional information on specific courses, tuition and admissions, see the course catalogs at https://www.uti.edu/programs/catalogs.For more examples of how Universal Technical Institute has shaped the careers of many of today's technicians, visit https://www.uti.edu/why-uti/graduate-...To find the nearest UTI school near you, visit https://www.uti.edu/locations.To stay up to date with some of the latest news regarding UTI, join us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UTI X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/utitweet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uti.tech/*UTI graduates’ achievements may vary. Individual circumstances and wages depend on personal credentials and economic factors. Work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer and their compensation programs affect wages. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.

Gonzalo Gomez Jr. rose from lube tech to shop foreman at Galpin Ford. His path to this leadership role was anything but straightforward.Gonzalo started his automotive career as many do, working as a lube tech, but he quickly realized he wanted more responsibility and knew he needed the skills to make it happen. He decided to pursue formal training in automotive technology."I was actually going to a community college, but it just wasn't for me," Gonzalo explains. His passion for cars led him to Universal Technical Institute (UTI), where he enrolled in the core auto program and later specialized training through the Ford FACT program.* This decision was a turning point, setting him on a path toward new opportunities and success.Watch his video to learn more about Gonzalo and his career evolution.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-training.For additional information into specific courses, tuition and admissions, see the course catalogs at https://www.uti.edu/programs/catalogs.For more examples of how Universal Technical Institute has shaped the careers of many of today's technicians, visit https://www.uti.edu/why-uti/graduate-...To find the nearest UTI school near you, visit https://www.uti.edu/locations.To stay up to date with some of the latest news regarding UTI, join us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UTI X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/utitweet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uti.tech/*UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.

Daniel Fuller is a Marine Corps veteran who transitioned to a thriving career as a transmission technician at Galpin Ford. After serving our country, Daniel knew that he wanted a career that kept him active and his mind challenged. His excitement for working on cars led him to enroll in UTI’s Automotive & Diesel Technology program. After completing that, he decided to pursue more advanced training with UTI’s Ford FACT program.These programs helped him develop the skills needed for the automotive industry, focusing on hands-on learning and practical automotive repair.*Daniel shares how his military background instilled a strong work ethic and determination, driving him to succeed in his new career. Working alongside a master technician at Galpin Ford, he takes apart and reassembles transmissions with precision and expertise. Watch the video to learn more about his career and how he landed a job with Ford!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-training.For additional information on specific courses, tuition and admissions, see the course catalogs at https://www.uti.edu/programs/catalogs.For more examples of how Universal Technical Institute has shaped the careers of many of today's technicians, visit https://www.uti.edu/why-uti/graduate-....To find the nearest UTI school near you, visit https://www.uti.edu/locations.To stay up to date with some of the latest news regarding UTI, join us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UTI X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/utitweet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uti.tech/*UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. UTI now offers all of its automotive, diesel, motorcycle and marine technician training in a blended learning format consisting of online lecture courses along with in-person, hands-on lab training. For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.

From a young age, Jorge knew he was destined for a hands-on career, and his passion for working on vehicles led him to the automotive industry. Hear how he transitioned from high school to UTI’s Automotive Technology program and eventually to the Ford FACT specialized training program, gaining valuable knowledge and certifications along the way.*Jorge shares his daily duties at Galpin Ford, where he diagnoses and fixes various vehicle issues with precision and expertise. His story is a testament to the power of curiosity and the relentless pursuit of excellence.Jorge offers advice for aspiring technicians, encouraging them to keep tinkering and exploring their interests.Whether you're an automotive enthusiast or considering a career in the field, Jorge's journey will inspire and motivate you to pursue your dreams.Watch the video to learn more about what it’s like to get specialized training with Ford from UTI and how this helped him in the field.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-training.For additional information on specific courses, tuition and admissions, see the course catalogs at https://www.uti.edu/programs/catalogs.For more examples of how Universal Technical Institute has shaped the careers of many of today's technicians, visit https://www.uti.edu/why-uti/graduate-....To find the nearest UTI school near you, visit https://www.uti.edu/locations.To stay up to date with some of the latest news regarding UTI, join us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UTI X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/utitweet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uti.tech/*UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.

Let's talk about SeAH Steel and its experience with hiring our graduates. Matthew Morgan, a manager at SeAH Steel, knows his way around non-destructive testing (NDT). It’s a tough gig but crucial for quality control. NDT is about spotting defects before they become problems. That's where our graduates come in—they've got the knowledge and the hands-on training.*One such superstar is Alfredo Uribe, a grad who's killing it at SeAH Steel. His journey from student to pro technician is truly inspiring.Matthew loves the ever-changing world of NDT. Every day brings something new, and there's always more to learn. For anyone considering a career in NDT, Matthew says, “Do your research, get your training and dive in!”Want to know more about our Advanced Non-Destructive Testing Technician training? Just click on the link below! Learn more about it on our program page at https://www.uti.edu/programs/non-destructive-testing.For more information regarding the Airframe & Powerplant Technician program, visit https://www.uti.edu/programs/aviation/airframe-powerplant.For additional information on specific courses, tuition and admissions, see the course catalogs at https://www.uti.edu/programs/catalogs.For more examples of how Universal Technical Institute has shaped the careers of many of today's technicians, visit https://www.uti.edu/why-uti/graduate-...To find the nearest UTI school near you, visit https://www.uti.edu/locations.To 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/*UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.

"Every day is different." That's the mantra of Ramiro Manrriquez, a top-notch UTI graduate and current Daikin technician. Join us as we dive into his inspiring journey from personal uncertainty to stability. Ramiro faced tough decisions after losing his job, but with a little girl at home, he knew he needed a career that wouldn't let him down. That's when it hit him: “Everyone has an AC unit, right?”In our latest video, he shares his story of finding his stability in the HVAC industry, especially in his hometown of Houston, TX. We'll also give you a sneak peek into the hands-on training at UTI's HVACR Technician program.* "More than anything was the hands-on... it was really fun," Ramiro reveals.And if you're thinking about diving into the HVAC world, Ramiro has some advice: "Go for it!" He even dreams of starting his own HVAC business one day.Click the link below to watch the full video and get inspired. Who knows, you might even find yourself enrolling at UTI, just like Ramiro. 😉For more info on our HVACR program, head over to our program page at https://www.uti.edu/programs/hvacr.For more information regarding the Airframe & Powerplant program, visit https://www.uti.edu/programs/aviation/airframe-powerplant.For additional information on specific courses, tuition and admissions, see the course catalogs at https://www.uti.edu/programs/catalogs.For more examples of how Universal Technical Institute has shaped the careers of many of today's technicians, visit https://www.uti.edu/why-uti/graduate-...To find the nearest UTI school near you, visit https://www.uti.edu/locations.To 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/*UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.

Join professional drifter and RTR Vehicles owner Vaughn Gittin Jr., as he swaps the race track for the Wind Turbine Technician training facility at Universal Technical Institute’s campus in Rancho Cucamonga!In this exciting visit, Vaughn…Explores UTI’s wind turbine training labs and learns some of what the students do! Discovers wind turbine technicians climb 300+ feet in the air to make repairs and decides he’ll stick to drifting! Finds similarities between the technology in a wind turbine's nacelle and his race cars.You could prepare to pursue this exciting and meaningful career in just seven months. Check out UTI's Wind Turbine Program to get started: https://bit.ly/3WKINgjTo find wind turbine technician training near you, visit: https://bit.ly/46MgUZT To learn more about a wind energy career, visit: https://bit.ly/3AqEbol#WindTurbineTraining #WindTurbineTechnicainTraining #WindEnergy #UniversalTechnicalInstitute #VaughnGittinJr

Join Vaughn Gittin Jr., motorsports driver and RTR Vehicles' founder, as he explores the welding training facility at UTI Long Beach!In this video, Vaughn gets an up close look at the welding training provided at UTI. Watch as he learns about different welding processes such as MIG and flux core. Lester, one of UTI’s welding school instructors, gives a detailed tour and explains how students take welding courses inclusive of blueprint reading, drawing and safety procedures.Vaughn emphasizes the importance of skilled fabricators in motorsports and other industries, highlighting the demand for proficient welders.Watch the full video to see how UTI Long Beach trains the next generation of welders or visit UTI's welding training program page: https://bit.ly/4dFABozFor more information on the welding processes UTI students learn, visit: https://bit.ly/4fKcMO6 For more information on types of welding careers, visit: https://bit.ly/46OEQvL #weldingtraining #weldingschool #weldingcourses #weldingprocesses #vaughngittinjr #universaltechnicalinstitute

Join Vaughn Gittin Jr., pro drifter and founder of RTR Vehicles, as he tours the Power and Performance Labs at UTI Long Beach. You might even witness him perform his 1st ever dyno pull!UTI’s 51-week Automotive Technology program includes power and performance courses that cover compression ratio calculation, V-8 assembly, engine modification and more.Get an inside look at what this training looks like in action and learn what Vaughn appreciates most about the UTI automotive grads who work in the labs at RTR Vehicles.If you want to learn from instructors just as passionate as you, check out our automotive technician training program: https://bit.ly/4fOhp9VTo learn more about power and performance courses, visit: https://bit.ly/4fNRTSc To learn more about automotive courses at UTI, visit: https://bit.ly/46OB45E #vaughngittinjr #dynopull #powerandperformance #UniversalTechnicalInstitute**Follow Vaughn Gittin Jr.:** - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/vaughngittinjr) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/vaughngittinjr) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/officialvaughngittinjr)**Follow UTI:** - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/utitechnical) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/UTI) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/UTI)

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Ford FACT lab at UTI Rancho Cucamonga. Infamous for his work with Ford, RTR Vehicles founder, Vaughn Gittin Jr. checks out the lab for himself.Gittin gets up close and personal with the late-model equipment in the lab, including a Coyote and EcoBoost motor and even quizzes current students’ knowledge.Tag along to hear about Vaughn’s experience with technical school, his thoughts on the manufacturer and his opinion on UTI’s 15-week Ford FACT training program.Want to get Ford technician training? Start with the Automotive Technology program at UTI: https://bit.ly/4fOnEL9For more information on Ford technician training at UTI, visit: https://bit.ly/4fI8g2N For a Ford FACT success story, visit: https://bit.ly/3WNt4Nv#Ford #Fordtechniciantraining #FordFACT #RTRVehicles #VaughnGittinJr**Follow Vaughn Gittin Jr.:** - Instagram: [@vaughngittinjr](https://www.instagram.com/vaughngittinjr) - Twitter: [@vaughngittinjr](https://twitter.com/vaughngittinjr) - Facebook: [Vaughn Gittin Jr.](https://www.facebook.com/VaughnGittinJr)**Follow UTI:** - Instagram: [@utitechnical](https://www.instagram.com/utitechnical) - Twitter: [@utitechnical](https://twitter.com/utitechnical) - Facebook: [Universal Technical Institute](https://www.facebook.com/utitechnical)