Universal Technical Institute
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| Type | Private for-profit system of technical colleges |
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| Established | 1965 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Website | uti |
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Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) is a private for-profit system of technical colleges in the United States. It was established in 1965 by Robert Sweet.
History
UTI was founded in 1965 by Robert Sweet to provide career-focused technical training for the transportation industry. The company expanded over the following decades with new programs and campuses, and in 1980 began offering continuing education and training for corporate clients.
In 1998, UTI acquired Clinton Harley Corporation and Clinton Education Group, Inc., which operated Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute.
UTI has continued to grow through acquisitions. In 2021, UTI acquired MIAT College of Technology, a technical school offering programs in aviation, energy and manufacturing. The acquisition of Concorde Career Colleges followed in 2022.
Academics
Each UTI campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
Campus locations
UTI operates 18 trade school campuses across 11 states:
- Arizona: UTI-Avondale and UTI-Phoenix
- California: UTI-Long Beach, UTI-Rancho Cucamonga and UTI-Sacramento
- Florida: UTI-Miramar and UTI-Orlando
- Georgia: UTI-Atlanta
- Illinois: UTI-Lisle
- Michigan: UTI-Canton
- New Jersey: UTI-Bloomfield
- North Carolina: UTI-Mooresville
- Pennsylvania: UTI-Exton
- Texas: UTI-Austin, UTI-Dallas/Fort Worth, UTI-Houston and UTI-San Antonio
- Utah: UTI-Salt Lake City
One additional campus in Salt Lake City, Utah, is scheduled to open in 2027.
Student services
Military and veteran support services include military-specific admissions reps, military-only campus orientations and lounge areas for veterans. Many UTI programs are also approved for GI Bill funding.
UTI participates in the Department of Defense SkillBridge program as well, offering eligible service members career training opportunities at Fort Bliss, Camp Pendleton, and Fort Bragg.
References
- ↑ "Universal Technical Institute, Inc. | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ↑ "Universal Technical Institute Acquires The Clinton Harley | Mergr M&A Deal Summary". mergr.com. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ↑ McCartney, Rick (2021-11-02). "Universal Technical Institute Acquires MIAT College of Technology, Adds 8 New Programs to UTI". Greater Phoenix In Business Magazine. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ↑ Universal Technical Institute, Inc. "Universal Technical Institute Expands Platform of Workforce Solutions Offerings with Completion of Concorde Career Colleges, Inc. Acquisition". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ↑ "Search Accredited Schools - ACCSC". www.accsc.org. 2023-02-02. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ↑ "Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Continues Execution of its North Star Strategy, Selects Atlanta for New UTI Division Campus". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ Lubach, Dave (2024-08-15). "Opportunities for veterans are abundant in skilled trades". Military Times. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ↑ "WEAMS Public". inquiry.vba.va.gov. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ↑ "DOD SkillBridge Program - Authorized SkillBridge Organizations Page". skillbridge.osd.mil. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
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