AVONDALE, Ariz., Aug. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI) announces
the expansion of its new Welding Technology program to the
UTI-Avondale campus in the Phoenix
area. Student and employer interest in the program is high in
anticipation of classes scheduled to begin in January 2018.
"UTI-Avondale will be the second UTI campus to offer the Welding
Technology program, and more will follow," said Michael Romano, UTI-Avondale campus president.
"This is an expansion strategy that supports student enrollment
growth, improves the utilization of our facilities and enables us
to better meet the needs of employers. Skilled welders are in
demand, so UTI is proud to provide yet another avenue for students
to get the skills they need for a rewarding career."
In July, UTI-Rancho Cucamonga (Calif.) became the first UTI
campus to launch the new welding program. The first class was
filled to capacity, illustrative of strong student interest.
Welders are increasingly sought in industries ranging from
automotive fabrication and motorsports to aerospace, energy and
virtually every kind of manufacturing. Between 2014 and 2024,
industry will need to fill more than 128,000 new and replacement
positions.1 Welders are particularly in demand for major
infrastructure projects that keep our nation moving, including:
vehicles, bridges, highways, office buildings, schools, pipelines,
power plants, refineries and even spacecraft.
The UTI Welding Technology program prepares students for
certification via the American Welding Society. The program
includes hands-on training and instruction through a comprehensive
curriculum developed in collaboration with Lincoln Electric, a
global leader in the welding industry.
"Lincoln Electric has a century-long commitment to educating
welders," said Jason Scales, Manager
of Educational Services at Lincoln Electric. "With the critical
shortage of welders today, we accelerated our efforts to provide
educators at every level with skills and knowledge that employers
demand. We are excited to expand our products, services and
expertise to help the UTI team develop an outstanding welding
education program."
The 36-week UTI Welding Technology program will train students
as entry-level welders and equips them with the knowledge and
skills to work in the transportation, construction, structural,
pipe and fabrication industries. Courses include Principles of
Welding, Gas Metal and Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Pipe Welding,
Safety, and more.
The program is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of
Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and complements UTI's core
automotive, diesel, motorcycle, marine and collision repair
programs across the nation.
About Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric is the world
leader in the design, development and manufacture of arc welding
products, robotic arc welding systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting
equipment and has a leading global position in the brazing and
soldering alloys market. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln has 48 manufacturing
locations, including operations and joint ventures in 19 countries
and a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices covering
more than 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln
Electric and its products and services, visit the Company's website
at www.lincolnelectric.com.
About Universal Technical Institute,
Inc.
Headquartered in Scottsdale,
Arizona, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI)
is the leading provider of postsecondary education for students
seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision
repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. With more than 200,000
graduates in its 52-year history, UTI offers undergraduate degree
and diploma programs at 12 campus locations across the United
States as well as manufacturer-specific training programs at
dedicated training centers. Through its campus-based school system,
UTI provides specialized postsecondary education programs under the
banner of several well-known brands, including Universal
Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and
Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute
(NASCAR Tech).
For more information, visit www.uti.edu/. Like UTI
on www.facebook.com/UTI or follow UTI on
Twitter @UTITweet, @MMITweet and @NASCARTechUTI.
For information about our graduation rates, the median debt of
students who completed the program and other important information,
visit our website at www.uti.edu/disclosure.
1 Source: Based on data compiled from the U.S. Bureau
of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, www.bls.gov, viewed in
July 2017
Media
Contacts:
National:
Jody Kent
Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs
623-445-0872
jkent@uti.edu
Arizona:
Matthew Benson
UTI-Avondale Media Liaison
602-570-7493
mbenson@veridus.com
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