UTI Blog

The Definitive Guide to Welding Education: Trade School vs. Apprenticeship Explained

Compare welding trade school and apprenticeship paths by curriculum, costs, program length, certification options and career outcomes for welders.


7 Essential Steps for High School Graduates To Earn Welding Certification

Learn the step-by-step process for high school graduates to earn welding certification, including training, certification exams and career guidance.


What Is CNC Machining and How Does It Work?

Learn what CNC is, how CNC machining works, and why it’s used in modern manufacturing. Explore CNC technology and processes today.


CNC Machining Training & Careers: What CNC Machinists Do and How to Get Started

Learn what CNC machinists do, how much they can earn and how UTI’s CNC Machining Technology program helps you train for this hands-on career in 36 weeks.


2026 Guide to Financing Welding Trade School Responsibly

Learn how to pay for welding trade school through step-by-step use of grants, scholarships, employer programs and practical budgeting to avoid debt.


How Vehicle Diagnostics Technology Is Changing Auto Repair

Explore how vehicle diagnostics technology has evolved, how it’s changing auto repair shops and what future technicians need to know.


How Automotive Diagnostic Scanners Work

Learn how automotive diagnostic scanners communicate with vehicles, what data they read and why they are important tools for technicians.


How the GI Bill® Supports Veterans Pursuing Trade School

Understand how the GI Bill® can connect you to a trade school for veterans, with insight into benefit coverage, application steps and key transition resources.


From Classroom to Cloud Nine: Isaiah Conner’s Story

From aviation training to career take-off, graduate Isaiah Conner’s story is full of grit. Read how he transformed his life through a trade school education.


The Most In-Demand Skills for Wind Turbine Technicians in 2026

Discover the essential skills and training wind turbine technicians need to launch a successful career in 2026’s competitive renewable energy sector.