AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC SCHOOL NEAR READING, PA

Are you searching “automotive schools near me” with little to no luck? Look no further than UTI Exton, located just outside Reading, PA. Our Exton, PA, mechanic school helps prepare students for entry-level roles in the automotive industry in just 51 weeks!^1,2,7

Automotive Technology students roll up their sleeves and gain practical, hands-on training in state-of-the-industry labs outfitted with tools and equipment found in the field.¹⁸ With a focus on industry-aligned skills and professionalism, students graduate prepared to pursue careers.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) notes that automotive employers often value candidates with postsecondary education and professional certification.

Our auto mechanic school grads earn diplomas validating their postsecondary training. They also gain knowledge that will help them test for certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Graduates can even substitute their training for one of the two years of experience needed before testing to become ASE certification.

Whether you’re new to automotive mechanics or have been wrenching for years, our automotive school courses can help you prepare for a career.

According to the BLS, the median annual salary for automotive technicians in the United States 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.

On a national level, there are more than 67,000 estimated annual average automotive job openings in the United States.⁴¹ Students thinking about pursuing opportunities outside Pennsylvania can look to UTI’s Career Services department. They maintain relationships with employers across the country.

The automotive training at UTI Exton helps prepare students for exciting entry-level roles, such as:

Entry-level

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

While most of our graduates start in entry-level positions, over time technicians may be able to advance in their careers with experience and hard work.⁷⁷ Advanced roles might include:

Advanced

• Service manager
• Diagnostic technician
• Fleet technician
• Shop owner

Want to learn more? Hit the link below! But, keep in mind that the type of automotive roles available in Reading, PA, may vary due to difference in demand.

Feeling up to a campus tour? Follow these directions to get to UTI Exton (this route requires tolls):

1. Get on US-422 E in West Reading (0.8 miles)
1. Head west on Penn Street toward North 5th Street. (0.7 miles)
2. Slight right to merge onto US-422 E toward Pottstown. (0.1 miles)
2. Drive from I-176 S and I-76 to Uwchlan Township. Take Exit 312 from I-76. (29 miles)
1. Merge onto US-422 E. (3.1 miles)
2. Take the I-176 S exit toward Morgantown. (0.4 miles)
3. Continue onto I-176 S. (11.4 miles)
4. Use the left two lanes to take the I-76 E exit toward Philadelphia. (0.4 miles)
5. Merge onto I-76. (13.1 miles)
6. Take Exit 312 for PA-100 S toward Pottstown Pike. (0.4 miles)
7. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for PA-100 N/Pottstown and merge onto PA-100 N/Pottstown Pike. (0.2 miles)
3. Continue onto PA-100 N/Pottstown Pike to your destination in Upper Uwchlan Township. (0.8 miles)
1. Merge onto PA-100 N/Pottstown Pike. (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 and UTI Exton will be on the right. (177 feet)



Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.