Selected diesel students at 10 campuses in six
states can gain work experience while in school
PHOENIX, May 28, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical
Institute (UTI), the transportation, skilled trades and
energy education division of Universal
Technical Institute, Inc., today announced that Rush
Enterprises has joined the early employment program at the
following campuses: UTI-Austin (Texas), UTI-Avondale (Ariz.), UTI-Dallas,
UTI-Houston, UTI-Lisle (Ill.), UTI-Long Beach (Calif.), UTI-Miramar
(Fla.), UTI-Orlando (Fla.), UTI-Rancho Cucamonga (Calif.), and
NASCAR Technical Institute (N.C.).
As part of the program, participating employers may offer 20 to
30 hours of paid work experience, consideration for full-time
employment, and reimbursement for education-related expenses after
graduation. Eligibility requirements and conditions are established
by participating employers and are between the employer and the
student. More than 125 employers currently participate in the
program.
Rush Enterprises, Inc. operates North
America's largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships,
Rush Truck Centers, and other related businesses, including Rush
Truck Leasing and Custom Vehicle Solutions. Rush Enterprises has
over 200 locations in 22 states and Ontario, Canada.
The agreement allows diesel students in six states who are
selected by Rush Enterprises and enrolled in UTI's 48-week Diesel
Technician Training program to work 20-30 paid hours weekly.
Students who join Rush Enterprises full-time after graduation can
participate in their tuition reimbursement program, which offers
assistance with educational loans up to $30,000. In addition, Rush provides original
equipment manufacturer training and wage increases for Automotive
Service Excellence (ASE)-certified technicians, tool assistance
loans, referral bonuses, and other benefits. Service technicians
also have the opportunity to compete in the company's annual Tech
Skills Rodeo and win valuable prizes for knowledge-based and
hands-on competitions.
"We continue to expand this program because it is a win-win for
both our students and the employers who participate," stated UTI
Division President Tracy Lorenz.
"Opportunities like these help companies like Rush Enterprises
build a talent pipeline while the students they select benefit from
valuable industry work experience in their chosen career
fields."
"We are proud to partner with Universal
Technical Institute on their early employment program and
welcome those graduates who join Rush Enterprises after
graduation," said W.M. 'Rusty' Rush, chairman, chief executive
officer, and president of Rush Enterprises, Inc.
Rush continued, "We are focused on hiring, developing, and
retaining the very best service technicians in our industry, and
this program gives technicians valuable on-the-job experience to
complement their education."
About Universal Technical
Institute, Inc.
Universal
Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) was founded in 1965
and is a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation,
skilled trades, and healthcare education programs whose 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. Universal Technical
Institute, Inc. is comprised of two divisions: the UTI
division and Concorde Career Colleges. The UTI
division operates 16 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, visit www.uti.edu or www.concorde.edu,
or visit us on LinkedIn at @UniversalTechnicalInstitute and
@Concorde Career Colleges or on X (formerly Twitter) @news_UTI or
@ConcordeCareer.
About Rush Enterprises, Inc.
Rush Enterprises, Inc. is the premier solutions provider to the
commercial vehicle industry. The Company owns and operates Rush
Truck Centers, the largest network of commercial vehicle
dealerships in North America, with
more than 150 locations in 22 states and Ontario, Canada. These vehicle centers,
strategically located in high traffic areas on or near major
highways, represent truck and bus manufacturers, including
Peterbilt, International, Hino, Isuzu, Ford, IC Bus and Blue Bird.
They offer an integrated approach to meeting customer needs — from
sales of new and used vehicles to aftermarket parts, service and
body shop operations plus financing, insurance, leasing and rental.
Rush Enterprises' operations also provide CNG fuel systems,
telematics products and other vehicle technologies, as well as
vehicle up-fitting, chrome accessories and tires. For more
information, please visit rushtruckcenters.com and
rushenterprises.com, on X @rushtruckcenter and
Facebook.com/rushtruckcenters.
Media Contact:
Alanna
Vitucci
avitucci@uti.edu
480-710-6843
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