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TRADE SCHOOL NEAR FULLERTON, CA: TRAIN FOR YOUR CAREER

Trade School Near Garden Grove, Ca

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Looking for a vocational school near Garden Grove, CA? Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in Long Beach offers hands-on programs that provide students with industry-relevant training.114 Read on to learn why you should take the first step toward your goals at UTI!

TRAIN AT UTI NEAR GARDEN GROVE, CA

Approximately 16 miles from Garden Grove, UTI’s Long Beach, CA trade school offers five technology programs: automotive, diesel, welding, collision repair and refinishing, and airframe and powerplant.

No prior experience is needed to attend as each training program begins at square one to help students build foundational knowledge. After graduating, students can pursue entry-level roles in their trade of choice and, if hired, continue developing their skills under the guidance of employers.1

Learn more about the programs offered at UTI Long Beach below

PROGRAMS OFFERED AT UTI NEAR GARDEN GROVE, CA


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

Automotive Technician Training Near Garden Grove, CA

The 51-week Long Beach auto mechanic training program course topics range from Engines Service & Repair to Advanced Technology/Hybrid & Service Advising.7 The curriculum helps prepare students to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification exam after graduation and pursue entry-level roles as automotive techs, service writers, smog inspectors, and parts associates.1

Diesel Technician Training Near Garden Grove, CA

The Long Beach diesel mechanic school is 45 weeks of comprehensive online instruction and hands-on application.7 Students learn to inspect, diagnose, repair and service various diesel-engine vehicles and equipment, preparing them to work in entry-level positions as diesel, heavy equipment repair, power generation and agriculture techs.1

Welding Training Near Garden Grove, CA

The 36-week Long Beach welding school prepares students for exciting entry-level careers through hands-on training that teaches safety standards, blueprint reading, code interpretation, project planning, types of welding processes and more!1

Collision Repair Training Near Garden Grove, CA

UTI’s Long Beach collision repair school allows students to get their hands dirty practicing welding and cutting, damage analysis and finishing. The vocational school is 51 to 54 weeks and varies by the type of program attended: Collision Repair & Refinish Technology (51 weeks) or Collision Repair & Refinish Technology + Estimating (54 weeks).

Airframe and Powerplant Technician Training Near Garden Grove, CA

Coming to UTI Long Beach pending FAA approval, the Long Beach airframe and powerplant training is an 18-month program that teaches students to service aircraft in a manner that ensures they take off and land safely. UTI helps prepare students for this exciting path through lessons on non-destructive testing, propellers, reciprocating engine operation and more!79

SPECIALTY PROGRAMS OFFERED AT UTI NEAR GARDEN GROVE, CA

Qualified students at the automotive trade school in Long Beach can further their education with manufacturer-specific advanced training. Click the link below to learn more!

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DIRECTIONS FROM GARDEN GROVE, CA TO UTI LONG BEACH

End your “trade schools near me” search at UTI Long Beach. Getting there from Garden Grove is as simple as following these steps:

  1. Get on the CA-22 W. (0.9 miles)
    1. Head south on S Euclid St toward W Garden Grove Blvd. (0.5 miles)
    2. Turn left onto Trask Ave. (0.2 miles)
    3. Turn right to merge onto CA-22 W. (0.2 miles)
  2. Follow CA-22 W and I-405 N to CA-19 N/N Lakewood Blvd in Long Beach. Take Exit 27 from I-405 N. (12.9 miles)
    1. Merge onto CA-22 W. (6.5 miles)
    2. Merge onto I-405 N. (6 miles)
    3. Use the right two lanes to take Exit 27 for CA-19 S/Lakewood Blvd toward Long Beach
    4. Airport. (0.2 miles)
    5. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for CA-19 N/Lakewood Blvd N/Long Beach Airport/L.B. City College/Devry University and merge onto CA-19 N/N Lakewood Blvd. (0.2 miles)
  3. Continue on CA-19 N/N Lakewood Blvd. (1.6 miles)
    1. Merge onto CA-19 N/N Lakewood Blvd. (1.3 miles)
    2. Turn left on E Contant St. (0.2 miles)
    3. Turn right onto Worsham Ave. (213 feet)
    4. Take the next right. (79 feet)
    5. Take the next left, and our campus will be on the right. (66 feet)

UTI LONG BEACH CAMPUS LOCATION

4175 East Conant Street
    Long Beach, CA 90808

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STUDENT SERVICES

Looking for a trade school that is eager to help? UTI offers various support services to ease your transition in and out of school.

Housing Assistance

The Housing Assistance Department at UTI Long Beach works with Collegiate Housing Services (CHS) to assist students in finding housing options tailored to their preferences. Interested in your options? Click here.

Career Services

In addition to helping students in their career search through résumé development, interview training, and access to a nationwide database of career opportunities, UTI also assists enrolled students in looking for flexible part-time work.1 Visit our Career Services page to learn more.

Financial Aid

Financing your studies doesn't have to be daunting. UTI’s Financial Aid team can help eligible students apply for scholarships, grants and other forms of assistance.10 Get the details on our Financial Aid Department here.

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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.13) Federal Highway Administration, Office of Highway Policy Information, Highway Statistics 2019, number of state motor vehicle registrations, https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/statistics/2019/mv1.cfm17) 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.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.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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