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TRADE SCHOOL NEAR ORANGE, CA: GET HANDS-ON TRAINING!

Trade School Near Orange, Ca

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Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is a vocational school near Orange, CA, offering an industry-aligned curriculum that emphasizes practical, hands-on instruction.114 Our students can graduate prepared to pursue career paths in their chosen trades.1 Keep reading to learn more about the available programs at UTI near Orange, CA!

TRAIN AT UTI NEAR ORANGE, CA

UTI is in Long Beach, CA, about 22 miles west of Orange. The trade school offers automotive, diesel, welding, auto body repair, and airframe and powerplant technology training programs.

Our campus was constructed with 10 state-of-the-industry labs that mirror the fields students are training for. Our realistic labs complement the curriculum, as each program was designed after considering input from industry professionals to help ensure students receive a relevant education.

Keep reading to learn more about the programs offered at UTI’s Long Beach, CA trade school.

PROGRAMS OFFERED AT UTI NEAR ORANGE, CA

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

Automotive Mechanic Vocational School Near Orange, CA

Students of the Long Beach auto mechanic training program undergo 51 weeks of comprehensive online instruction and hands-on training.7 After completing their studies, they have the knowledge needed to test for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification, can begin pursuing entry-level roles, or may further their education with specialized training.1

Diesel Mechanic Vocational School Near Orange, CA

UTI’s Long Beach diesel mechanic school also helps prepare students to test for ASE certification. The 45-week program teaches course topics such as Engines Service and Repair, Diesel Truck Transport Refrigeration, and Vehicle Electronic Systems and Technology – each meant to prepare students to service various diesel engines.7

Welding Vocational School Near Orange, CA

Our Long Beach welding school aims to teach students the four types of arc welding to help prepare them to work as entry-level combination welders in various industries.1 Over 36 weeks, students learn how to weld in different positions, read blueprints, adhere to industry safety standards and more.

Collision Repair Vocational School Near Orange, CA

Ranging in length from 51 to 54 weeks, the Long Beach collision repair trade school offers two programs: Collision Repair Technology and Refinish Technology or Collision Repair Technology and Refinish Technology + Estimating. Graduates of each program study a curriculum created with the help of industry-leader I-CAR and can receive I-CAR credentials.

Airframe and Powerplant Vocational School Near Orange, CA

Long Beach airframe and powerplant training is coming to UTI Long Beach pending FAA approval. The 18-month program will prepare students to service various aircraft components while adhering to FAA regulations with courses surrounding assembly and rigging, sheet metal, material and processes and more.79

SPECIALTY PROGRAMS OFFERED AT UTI NEAR ORANGE, CA

Eligible automotive technology students can advance their skillset through UTI Long Beach’s 12-week BMW manufacturer-specific advanced training program.8

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DIRECTIONS FROM ORANGE, CA TO UTI LONG BEACH

At just 22 miles away from Orange, CA, you can end your “trade schools near me” search at UTI Long Beach. To get there, follow these directions:

  1. Get on the CA-22 W/Garden Grove Fwy from W Chapman Ave and S Batavia St. (1.1 miles)
    1. Drive south on N Atchison ST toward W Chapman Ave. (184 feet)
    2. Turn right onto W Chapman Ave. (0.3 miles)
    3. Turn left onto S Batavia St. (0.5 miles)
    4. Turn right onto W La Veta Ave (361 feet)
    5. Turn left to merge onto CA-22 W/Garden Grove Fwy. (0.3 miles)
  2. Follow CA-22 W/Garden Grove Fwy and I-405 N to CA-19 N/N Lakewood Blvd in Long Beach. Take Exit 27 from I-405 N. (17.3 miles)
    1. Merge onto CA-22 W/Garden Grove Fwy. (10.9 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 Airport. (0.2 miles)
    4. Keep right at the fork and 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 onto E Contant Street. (0.2 miles)
    3. Turn right onto Worsham Ave. (213 feet)
    4. Take the first right. (79 feet)
    5. Take the first left, and the 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

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Housing Assistance

If you'll need assistance finding housing near UTI Long Beach, reach out to our Housing Assistance department. We work alongside Collegiate Housing Services (CHS) to help students find options that meet their needs.

Career Services

The UTI Career Services Department offers assistance with résumé building, interview preparation and career coaching and even has access to a database of potential career opportunities nationwide.1

Financial Aid

Need help finding potential funding for your education? The Financial Aid Department at UTI helps qualified students find and apply for a range of scholarships, grants and other aid opportunities.10

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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.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.31) UTI’s Marine Technician Specialist Program prepares graduates for entry-level positions using the provided training, primarily as marine technicians. Estimated annual salary shown above is for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians 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 marine technician, such as equipment maintenance, inspector, and part associate. Salary information for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The average annual entry-level salary range for persons employed as Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3051) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $45,690 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development, May 2022 data https://lmi.dua.eol.mass.gov/lmi/OccupationalEmploymentAndWageAllIndustries/OEWResult?A=01&GA=000025&OG=493051&Dopt=TEXT). Salary information for North Carolina: The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the hourly median wage for skilled marine technicians in North Carolina is $23.11 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages, Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians). 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 $17.96 and $14.25, 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.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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