Coming up short in your “trade schools near me” searches? Consider Universal Technical Institute (UTI). Located near Santa Ana, CA, the vocational school offers five hands-on training programs that help prepare students to pursue entry-level careers as soon as they graduate!1,114
TRAIN AT UTI NEAR SANTA ANA, CA
UTI’s Long Beach, CA trade school is approximately 21 miles from Santa Ana and has automotive, diesel, welding, collision repair and airframe and powerplant technician training programs.
Our campus has 10 state-of-the-industry labs outfitted with many of the tools, technologies and equipment found in each field. Experienced instructors lead the training programs, helping students build a strong technical skillset that future employers can further develop!1
PROGRAMS OFFERED AT UTI NEAR SANTA ANA, CA
Not sure which trade you’re interested in yet? Learn more about our Long Beach trade school programs below.
Airframe & Powerplant program coming to UTI Long Beach pending FAA approval.79
Automotive Technology School Near Santa Ana, CA
Students of the Long Beach auto mechanic training program can graduate with Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) degrees in just 51 weeks.7 Through a combination of online instruction and hands-on practice, students learn to maintain, diagnose, and repair various automobiles, gaining the knowledge needed to test for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification after graduation.
Diesel Technology School Near Santa Ana, CA
UTI’s Long Beach diesel mechanic school also helps prepare students to test for ASE certification after graduation. For 45 weeks, students practice inspecting, repairing and overhauling diesel-powered equipment.7 At the end of their training, graduates receive a diploma.
Welding Technology School Near Santa Ana, CA
The curriculum taught at UTI's Long Beach welding school was developed in conjunction with industry leader Lincoln Electric. From the four types of arc welding to safety standards, engineering and fabrication — 36 weeks of courses help students gain the confidence they need to pursue entry-level careers.1
Collision Repair School Near Santa Ana, CA
Long Beach collision repair trade school students spend 51 to 54 weeks covering topics such as panel repair, welding and cutting, damage analysis, custom paint fundamentals and more. I-CAR, the provider of industry-standard training, assisted us in crafting our curriculum, which grants students the chance to earn I-CAR credentials throughout their studies.
Airframe and Powerplant School Near Santa Ana, CA
Long Beach airframe and powerplant training is coming to our campus pending FAA approval. The 18-month program helps prepare students to service aircraft through courses like Basic and Advanced Sheetmetal, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Basic Electricity and more.79
SPECIALTY PROGRAMS OFFERED AT UTI NEAR SANTA ANA, CA
The automotive technical school at UTI Long Beach offers eligible students the chance to grow their skillset through manufacturer-specific advanced training (MSAT) with BMW.8
DIRECTIONS FROM SANTA ANA, CA TO UTI LONG BEACH
The commute from Santa Ana to our trade school in Long Beach is simple.
- Get on the I-5 N. (1.8 miles)
- Head north on Main St toward W 1st St. (1.5 miles)
- Turn right to merge onto I-5 N toward Los Angeles. (0.3 miles)
- 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. (17.5 miles)
- Merge onto I-5 N. (0.3 miles)
- Use the right two lanes to take Exit 106 and merge onto CA-22 W toward Long Beach. (10.8 miles)
- Merge onto the I-405 N. (6 miles)
- Use the right two lanes to take Exit 27 for CA-19 S/Lakewood Blvd toward the Long Beach Airport. (0.2 miles)
- Keep right at the fork and follow the 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)
- Continue on CA-19 N/N Lakewood Blvd. (1.6 miles)
- Merge onto CA-19 N/N Lakewood Blvd. (1.3 miles)
- Turn left on E Contant St. (0.2 miles)
- Turn right onto Worsham Ave. (213 feet)
- Take the next right. (79 feet)
- Turn left and UTI will be on your right. (66 feet)
UTI LONG BEACH CAMPUS LOCATION
4175 East Conant Street
Long Beach, CA 90808
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
Campus Tours
TU&TH | 10am, 2pm, 6pm
W | 10 am & 2 pm
F&SAT | 10am
& 1pm
562-541-7000 | Campus
800-834-7308 | Admissions
844-308-8840 | Financial Aid
844-308-8838 | Student Services
62-541-7058 | Career Services
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STUDENT SERVICES
Aside from hands-on practice, experienced instructors and an industry-aligned curriculum, UTI is a trade school that offers robust student services. Learn more below.

Housing Assistance
The Housing Assistance department at UTI teams up with Collegiate Housing Services (CHS) to help students find roommates, rental terms that work for them, and affordable living.

Career Services
Our comprehensive Career Services include assistance locating flexible work that fits in with your schooling, help finding potential career opportunities after graduating, résumé development, career coaching, interview training and more.1

Financial Aid
UTI’s Financial Aid Team understands that school is one of the most important investments you can make. That’s why we help students fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and locate potential scholarship and grant opportunities.10