Universal Technical Institute (UTI) today announced the expansion of its successful Manufacturer Specific Advanced Training program by adding Tesla's START Collision Repair program. UTI is the transportation, skilled trades and energy education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc.

Tesla's START program is an intensive training program that prepares workers for successful careers at Tesla. Graduates of UTI's Collision Repair and Refinish Technology program who meet Tesla's program criteria and are hired by Tesla as interns will be eligible for the 4-month program. The Tesla-specific courses build on the traditional body and paint repair training of UTI's collision program, including electrical work, panel removal and replacement, and recalibration.

Upon successful completion, graduates will have the opportunity to transition to full-time employment at one of Tesla's Internal Collision Repair Centers.

UTI is currently the only education institution offering the Tesla program, which will be available at the Long Beach campus beginning in Spring 2025.

"Our collaboration with Tesla is a significant milestone for UTI and underscores our technological capabilities and advancements," said Tracy Lorenz, president of the UTI Division. "This partnership also serves as a testament to our commitment to innovation and ensuring that our programs remain relevant and impactful in today's evolving landscape, as we prepare a workforce to safely and effectively repair the vehicles driving our future."

UTI's Manufacturer Specific Advanced Training (MSAT) programs train graduates to service and repair vehicles from leading global manufacturers using technology and systems unique to these brands. The specialized training prepares students for career opportunities with these manufacturers, potentially setting them apart from other entry-level technicians who do not have this level of training.  With the addition of Tesla, UTI now offers 27 MSAT programs.

About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) (the "Company") was founded in 1965 and is a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled trades, energy, and healthcare education programs. The Company's mission is to serve students, partners, and communities by providing quality education and support services for in-demand careers across a number of highly skilled fields. The Company is comprised of two divisions: Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges.

UTI operates 15 campuses located in 9 states and offers a wide range of transportation and skilled trades technical training programs under brands such as UTI, MIAT College of Technology, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute and NASCAR Technical Institute. Concorde operates across 17 campuses in 8 states and online, offering programs in the allied health, dental, nursing, patient care and diagnostic fields. For more information,
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