Universal Technical Institute announces 2024 "Summer Ignite" program for automotive skilled trade training
Three-week introductory automotive or motorcycle repair courses aim to tackle the skilled technician shortage nationwide.
The U.
By offering a three-week introductory course at no cost, the program addresses the workforce gap and serves as a gateway for students to learn about these career fields. Moreover, students who pass the end-of-course exam(s) have the added benefit of earning credit toward their future program if they enroll in UTI, helping offset the cost of their education.
Evidence shows that the program has inspired students to choose these careers. Nearly 50 percent of the participants in 2023 chose to pursue automotive or motorcycle repair careers after completing high school by enrolling in a
"As the demand for skilled technicians remains strong, and Gen Z is considering educational paths outside of a traditional four-year degree, Summer Ignite is a valuable opportunity for hands-on training that exposes students to hands-on, technology-driven careers," said Universal Technical Institute Division President
Since 2021, UTI and NAPA have partnered to support the future of those seeking careers in the transportation and aftermarket auto repair industries. As part of the program, NAPA is providing all Summer Ignite students with three uniform shirts free of charge.
"Today's job market is full of uncertainty, and industries keep changing. But one thing we know is that automotive technicians are in demand and enable young people to take control of their career path in a meaningful way," said
Applications for the three-week-long Summer Ignite program are now open²:
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UTI-Austin (
Texas ): Session 1:June 24, 2024 ; Session 2:July 15, 2024 -
UTI-Avondale (Ariz.): Session 1:
June 3, 2024 ; Session 2:June 24, 2024 -
UTI-Bloomfield (N.J):
July 15, 2024 -
UTI-Dallas: Session 1:
June 24, 2024 ; Session 2:July 15, 2024 -
UTI-Exton (Pa.):
July 15, 2024 -
UTI-Houston: Session 1:
June 24, 2024 ; Session 2:July 15, 2024 -
UTI-Lisle (Ill.): Session 1:
June 3, 2024 ; Session 2:June 24, 2024 -
UTI-Long Beach (Calif.):
July 15, 2024 -
UTI-Miramar (Fla.):
June 24, 2024 -
UTI-Orlando (Fla.):
June 3, 2024 -
UTI-Rancho Cucamonga (Calif.):
June 24, 2024 -
UTI-Sacramento (Calif.):
June 24, 2024 -
MMI –
Phoenix (Ariz.):June 10, 2024 -
NASCAR Technical Institute (N.C.):July 15, 2024
For further details or to enroll, visit www.uti.edu/ignite.
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Through nearly 6,000 auto parts stores and over 16,000 auto care and collision centers in the
¹For Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics, the
²Courses offered for Summer Ignite may vary by campus location.
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