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TRADE SCHOOL NEAR DOWNEY, CA

Trade School Near Downey, Ca

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Are you still running “trade schools near me” searches and coming up short? Universal Technical Institute (UTI) near Downey, CA, offers five hands-on training programs that were developed with the help of industry leaders to provide a relevant education.114 Keep reading to learn how our vocational school can help you reach your goals!

TRAIN AT UTI NEAR DOWNEY, CA

Just nine miles south of Downey, UTI’s Long Beach, CA, trade school offers comprehensive training programs in automotive, diesel, welding, collision repair, and airframe and powerplant technologies.

Under the guidance of seasoned professionals, students learn in labs furnished with industry-standard technologies and equipment.

At the end of their studies, graduates can receive a degree or diploma, can further their education with specialized training at UTI Long Beach or another UTI campus, or begin pursuing entry-level careers!1

PROGRAMS OFFERED AT UTI NEAR DOWNEY, CA

Learn more about our trade schools’ industry-aligned training programs below.

Airframe & Powerplant program coming to UTI Long Beach pending FAA approval.79

Automotive Mechanic School Near Downey, CA

Enroll in our ALong Beach auto mechanic training program and learn the basics of maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing automobiles in less than one year!7 Take courses on Professional Automotive Service Writing, Vehicle Electronic Systems & Technology, Automotive Power/Performance & Emissions Repair and more.

Diesel Mechanic School Near Downey, CA

Get prepared to test for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification by graduating from UTI’s 45-week Long Beach diesel mechanic school.7 Courses range from Diesel Truck Manual Transmissions to Diesel Truck Transport Refrigeration to provide students with strong foundational knowledge.

Welding School Near Downey, CA

Learn to combine weld at UTI’s 36-week Long Beach welding school. Practice the four types of arc welding, welding in different positions, blueprint reading, and project planning so you can leave UTI prepared to pursue entry-level welding careers in a variety of industries!1

Collision Repair Mechanic School Near Downey, CA

Learn how to restore and refinish damaged vehicles at our Long Beach collision repair school in just 51 to 54 weeks. Students can also earn I-CAR credentials, further preparing them to pursue entry-level collision repair technician roles after graduating!1

Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic School Near Downey, CA

Prepare for the aviation industry with help from UTI’s Long Beach airframe and powerplant training program (coming to UTI Long Beach pending FAA approval). In just 18 months, learn to maintain various aircraft and leave prepared to pursue entry-level A&P technician roles!79

SPECIALTY PROGRAMS OFFERED AT UTI NEAR DOWNEY, CA

The automotive technical school at UTI Long Beach offers a 12-week manufacturer-specific advanced training program for BMW, where qualified students can advance their skillset and earn factory credentials.8

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DIRECTIONS FROM DOWNEY CA TO UTI LONG BEACH

Our trade school in Long Beach is approximately nine miles from Downey. Follow these directions to get there:

  1. Head southwest on Downey Ave toward Firestone Blvd. (2 miles)
  2. Turn left onto Gardendale St. (0.6 miles)
  3. Turn right onto CA-19 S/Lakewood Blvd. (5.9 miles)
  4. Turn right onto E Contant St. (0.2 miles)
  5. Turn right onto Worsham Ave. (213 feet)
  6. Take the next right. (79 feet)
  7. Turn left and the campus will be on your right. (66 feet)

UTI LONG BEACH CAMPUS LOCATION

4175 East Conant Street
    Long Beach, CA 90808

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STUDENT SERVICES

Before enrolling in a trade school, be sure to ask what kind of student services they offer. UTI supports its students in several ways, but a few of our most popular services include:

Housing Assistance

If you’re planning on relocating, our Housing Assistance Department can assist you. Whether you need to find roommates or locate independent housing near campus, our specialists are here to help.

Career Services

From résumé development to interview prep — UTI’s Career Services Department is here to help you in your career pursuit. Our team of specialists work with employers across the country to help graduates locate potential opportunities.1

Financial Aid

The cost associated with technical school can be intimidating. If you need help finding potential scholarships, grants, or other forms of funding, contact our Financial Aid Department.1

ATTEND TRADE SCHOOL AT UTI LONG BEACH


Let UTI’s experienced instructors, support services, and industry-aligned curriculum help you achieve your goals. Start by speaking with an Admissions Representative — all you have to do is request more info!

1) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.4) UTI’s Automotive Technology program is 51 weeks. Core program length varies by subject. For example, Diesel & Industrial Technology is 45 weeks and Automotive/Diesel Technology is 75 weeks.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.8) Does not include time required to complete a qualifying prerequisite program such as UTI’s 51-week Automotive Technology program.9) Does not include time required to complete a qualifying prerequisite program such as UTI’s 45-week Diesel Technology program.10) Financial aid, scholarships and grants are available to those who qualify. Awards vary due to specific conditions, criteria and state.11) See program details for eligibility requirements and conditions that may apply.14) Incentive programs and employee eligibility are at the discretion of the employer and available at select locations. Special conditions may apply. Talk to potential employers to learn more about the programs available in your area. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.17) Program start dates vary by campus.19) Students who are near graduation, have no outstanding obligations to the school, and who have not previously taken part in a tool voucher program on any UTI campus may be eligible to participate in the UTI Tool Voucher Program. Vouchers hold no value 90 days after graduation.20) VA benefits may not be available at all campus locations.21) GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website.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 Mooresville campus must provide official high school transcripts, GED scores or state-authorized equivalent exam scores prior to starting or re-enrolling.28) UTI’s Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology (CRRT) Program prepares graduates for entry-level positions using the provided training, primarily as collision repair technicians. Estimated annual salary shown above is for Automotive Body and Related Repairers as published in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages. Entry-level salaries are lower for UTI graduates. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. UTI graduates’ achievements may vary. Individual circumstances and wages depend on economic factors, personal credentials, work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer, and their compensation programs. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than as a collision repair technician, such as appraiser, estimator and inspector. Salary information for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The average annual entry-level salary for persons employed as Automotive Body and Related Repairers (49-3021) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $40,530 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development, May 2022 data https://lmi.dua.eol.mass.gov/lmi/OccupationalEmploymentAndWageAllIndustries/OEWResult?A=01&GA=000025&OG=493021&Dopt=TEXT#). Salary information for North Carolina: The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the hourly median wage for skilled collision repair technicians in North Carolina is $23.43 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages, Automotive Body and Related Repairers). The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data. However, the 25th and 10th percentile of hourly earnings in North Carolina are $21.04 and $17.01, respectively.32) Summer Ignite participants must satisfy standard eligibility criteria prior to acceptance into UTI.36) Students enrolled in select UTI programs are eligible to apply for the Early Employment Program. Participating employers will contact selected applicants to conduct interviews. Hiring, employee retention and compensation decisions are made solely by the prospective employer. Employer participation and program details are subject to change. For additional information, please contact Career Services. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.41) For Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an annual average of 67,800 job openings between 2023 and 2033. Job openings include openings due to net employment changes and net replacements. See Table 1.10 Occupational separations and openings, projected 2023-33 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, viewed November 4, 2024. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.79) UTI aviation maintenance programs prepare graduates to apply and test for FAA mechanic certification. Graduates who don’t obtain certification may have fewer career opportunities. Some graduates get jobs in aviation or related industries other than as aviation maintenance technicians. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment, salary or FAA certification.89) Does not include time required to complete a qualifying prerequisite program such as UTI’s 48-week Motorcycle Technician training program.91) Based on data compiled from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections (2016-2026), www.bls.gov, viewed October 24, 2017.102) For important information about the educational debt, earnings and completion rates of students who attended this program, and to review the applicable Gainful Employment disclosure, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.104) Based on data compiled from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections (2016-2026), www.bls.gov, viewed October 24, 2017. The projected number of annual job openings, by job classification is: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics, 75,900; Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists, 28,300; Automotive Body and Related Repairers, 17,200. Job openings include openings due to growth and net replacements.114) Based on comparison with graduates from core programs between October 1, 2007, and September 30, 2015. UTI cannot guarantee employment or salary.115) Discount does not apply at Exton, PA campus. The Avondale Campus has a Yellow Ribbon Program that a Veteran student can choose to use rather than applying the 10% discount.116) Graduates of UTI's Automotive Technology program and Automotive Technology with NASCAR (the NASCAR Technology program) are qualified to work as entry-level service technicians in automotive repair facilities or automotive dealer service departments. Graduates from the NASCAR program have additional opportunities to work in racing-related industries. Of the students who elected to take the NASCAR-specific elective courses and graduated during 2022, approximately 17% found employment opportunities in racing-related industries.    118) Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016 wage data for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers. UTI graduates are prepared for entry-level positions using the provided training. Median and 90th percentile figures are provided for illustrative purposes only to show a possible career progression. Results may vary. The average entry level salary in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $32,820 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development Website as of November 2017). The most recent U.S. Department of Labor estimate, published May 2016, for the hourly earnings in North Carolina of the middle 50% of skilled welders is $18.49. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data, however the 25th percentile is $15.48. UTI cannot guarantee employment or salary.119) Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016 wage data for Automotive Body and Related Repairers. UTI graduates are prepared for entry-level positions using the provided training. Median and 90th percentile figures are provided for illustrative purposes only to show a possible career progression. Results may vary. The average entry level salary in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $32,820 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development Website as of May 2017). The most recent U.S. Department of Labor estimate, published May 2016, for the hourly earnings in North Carolina of the middle 50% of skilled collision technicians is $22.56. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data, however the 25th percentile is $17.18. UTI cannot guarantee employment or salary.120) Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016 wage data for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics. UTI graduates are prepared for entry-level positions using the provided training. Median and 90th percentile figures are provided for illustrative purposes only to show a possible career progression. Results may vary. The average entry level salary in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $29,120 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development Website as of May 2017). The most recent U.S. Department of Labor estimate, published May 2016, for the hourly earnings in North Carolina of the middle 50% of skilled automotive technicians is $18.13. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data, however the 25th percentile is $13.05. UTI cannot guarantee employment or salary.121) Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016 wage data for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists. UTI graduates are prepared for entry-level positions using the provided training. Median and 90th percentile figures are provided for illustrative purposes only to show a possible career progression. Results may vary. The average entry level salary in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $38,930 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development Website as of May 2017). The most recent U.S. Department of Labor estimate, published May 2016, for the hourly earnings in North Carolina of the middle 50% of skilled diesel technicians is $20.04. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data, however the 25th percentile is $16.47. UTI cannot guarantee employment or salary.122) Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016 wage data for Motorcycle Mechanics. UTI graduates are prepared for entry-level positions using the provided training. Median and 90th percentile figures are provided for illustrative purposes only to show a possible career progression. Results may vary. The average entry level salary in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $28,290 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development Website as of May 2017). The most recent U.S. Department of Labor estimate, published May 2016, for the hourly earnings in North Carolina of the middle 50% of skilled motorcycle technicians is $16.26. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data, however the 25th percentile is $13.31. UTI cannot guarantee employment or salary.123) Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016 wage data for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians. UTI graduates are prepared for entry-level positions using the provided training. Median and 90th percentile figures are provided for illustrative purposes only to show a possible career progression. Results may vary. The average entry level salary in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $31,870 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development Website as of May 2017). The most recent U.S. Department of Labor estimate, published May 2016, for the hourly earnings in North Carolina of the middle 50% of skilled marine technicians is $16.42. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data, however the 25th percentile is $12.97. UTI cannot guarantee employment or salary.

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