Hands-on training. For real careers.1
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Hands-on training. For real careers.1
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UTI Trade School: Training Built for Your Future
You’ve got goals, and we’re here to help you reach them.1 At Universal Technical Institute (UTI), you can prepare for your future faster than a 4-year college. Explore how we can help make it happen.
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Picture yourself in a supportive student community at a technical training school where small classes encourage focused learning. In hands-on labs, passionate instructors will guide you in using the same tools and equipment as techs in the field.18 You’ll tackle challenges that mirror the real world while developing skills to get closer to where you want to be.
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These technician trade school grads are building careers with industry leaders.6
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Imagine waking up each day excited to work in a career you’re passionate about – one where your hands-on skills make a real impact. UTI’s vocational trade school can help you gain the skills and confidence to pursue what you love.
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1) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.
2) For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.
6) 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.
7) Some programs may require longer than one year to complete.
10) Financial aid, scholarships and grants are available to those who qualify. Awards vary due to specific conditions, criteria and state.
18) 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.
22) Salute to Service Grant is available to all eligible veterans at all campus locations. The Yellow Ribbon program is approved at our Austin, Avondale, Canton, Dallas/Fort Worth, Exton, Houston, Long Beach, Miramar, Orlando, Phoenix, Rancho Cucamonga and Sacramento campus locations.
23) Prior to starting or re-enrolling, Tennessee residents attending the Orlando or Houston campus must provide official high school transcripts, GED scores or state-authorized equivalent exam scores. In addition, all students attending the NASCAR Tech campus must provide official high school transcripts, GED scores or state-authorized equivalent exam scores prior to starting or re-enrolling.
39) Refresher training available to graduates only if the course is still available and space is available. Students are responsible for any other costs such as lab fees associated with the course.
82) Universal Technical Institute was founded in 1965, and since then, has delivered more than 275,000 graduates.
Universal Technical Institute of Illinois, Inc. is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education.