AUTO MECHANIC SCHOOL NEAR TRENTON, NJ: GET TRAINED AT UTI

UTI Exton is a mechanic school near Trenton, NJ. This Exton, PA, mechanic school, an automotive training branch of Universal Technical Institute, offers students hands-on instruction in this sector's technologies.^1,2,18

At UTI Exton, our comprehensive 51-week Automotive Technology program helps equip students with valuable knowledge from seasoned industry professionals.⁷ The curriculum incorporates the use of industry-aligned tools, preparing graduates to seek careers in automotive technologies.

Upon successful completion of this automotive training program, students receive a diploma. It's essential for prospective automotive technicians to have strong problem-solving skills, exceptional hand-eye coordination and a solid understanding of customer service to thrive in this program.

At UTI Exton's auto school, aspiring mechanics can enhance their technical skills through automotive courses such as:

Skilled automotive technicians are in demand. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates more than 67,000 average annual automotive technician job openings in the United States.⁴¹

According to the BLS, the median annual salary for automotive service mechanics and technicians in the U.S. was $47,770 in May 2023.²⁵ This means half earned more and half earned less. Keep in mind that salary depends on several factors, including experience, employer, demand and cost of living in the area.

Most of our automotive training grads start out working as entry-level technicians or in other entry-level roles such as:

• Automotive technician
• Serivce writer
• Smog inspector
• Parts associate

As with any industry, over time, technicians can advance their careers with experience and hard work.⁷⁷ Here are a few examples of advanced automotive technology careers:

• Service manager
• Master technician
• Fleet technician
• Drivability technician
• Diagnostic technician
• Heavy line technician
• Quick service technician
• Shop owner

Job opportunities in the automotive industry can vary greatly depending on the region and its specific labor demand. If you’re a currently enrolled or graduated UTI student, contact our Career Services team if you need help navigation opportunities in Trenton.

Do you want to see UTI Exton for yourself? Simply follow the steps below to our auto mechanic school in order to visit or enroll:

1. Get on US-1 South (0.4 miles)
   1. Head south on South Stockton Street toward Steward Alley (0.2 miles)
   2. Turn left onto the U.S. 1 South ramp (282 feet)
   3. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for US-1 South/Morrisville/Philadelphia and merge onto US-1 South (0.2 miles)
2. Follow US-1 South, I-276 West and I-76 West to PA-100 North in Uwchlan Township. Take exit 312 from I-76 West (53.3 miles)
   1. Merge onto US-1 South (toll road) (1.0 miles)
   2. Keep left to stay on US-1 South (toll road) (12.1 miles)
   3. Take the Penna Turnpike exit (toll road) (0.4 miles)
   4. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for I-276 West/Harrisburg and merge onto I-276 West (toll road) (25.0 miles)
   5. Continue onto I-76 West (toll road) (14.1 miles)
   6. Take exit 312 toward PA-100 North (toll road) (0.5 miles)
   7. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for PA-100 North/Pottstown and merge onto PA-100 North (toll road) (0.2 miles)
3. Continue on PA-100 North to your destination in Upper Uwchlan Township (0.8 miles)
   1. Merge onto PA-100 North (0.4 miles)
   2. Turn left onto West Township Line Road (0.1 miles)
   3. Continue onto Pennsylvania Drive (0.2 miles)
   4. Turn right (217 feet)

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.