Universal Technical InstituteDivision Leaders Available as Media Sources to Address the Demand for Skilled Workersfor Labor Day and Anytime, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Identifies Key Employment Growth Opportunities
Who: As the American Labor Day Holiday approaches, a spotlight is shining upon workers who add value to their employers, consumers, corporations, non-profit entities, government agencies, and operations of many types.
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Division leaders and instructors are available as media sources to assist with news and feature stories about the current skilled labor shortages in the United States. Employers in a wide range of industries are actively recruiting certified technicians to fill high-demand jobs.
The UTI Division leaders are sharing their knowledge, insights, and professional experience and are open to discussing solutions for addressing labor shortages in the fields of automotive technology, diesel technology, welding, collision repair, and many other disciplines.
Please see media contacts above to arrange an interview in person, by phone, or video.
What: Labor Day was first celebrated on Sept. 5, 1882, and was declared a national holiday in 1894, when President Grover Cleveland signed a law declaring the first Monday in September as Labor Day. This federal holiday recognizes the social and economic achievements of American workers and remembers the labor activists who wanted to recognize workers who impacted America’s strength prosperity and well-being. Labor Day continues to pay tribute to the American worker, who has created much of the nation’s strength, freedom, and leadership (Source: DOL.gov).
The UTI Division operates 16 campuses 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. UTI provides training for Auto and Diesel technicians, HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) technicians, Aviation Repair and Maintenance technicians, Wind Energy technicians, Welding Technology, and many others.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has identified key employment growth opportunities across multiple industry sectors. Here are some examples:
Employment of wind turbine technicians[1] is projected to grow 44 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 1,900 openings for wind turbine technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. (Source: BLS.gov).
Employment of automotive service technicians and mechanics[2] is projected to show little or no change from 2021 to 2031. Despite limited employment growth, about 73,300 openings for automotive service technicians and mechanics are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. (Source: BLS.gov)
Overall employment of aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians[3] is projected to grow 6 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 13,100 openings for aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire (Source: BLS.gov)
Employment of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers[4] is projected to grow 2 percent from 2021 to 2031, slower than the average for all occupations. Despite limited employment growth, about 47,600 openings for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire (Source: BLS.gov)
Employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers[5] is projected to grow 5 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 40,100 openings for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire (Source: BLS.gov)
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AboutUniversal 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 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. The Company is comprised of two divisions: Universal Technical Institute (“UTI”) and Concorde Career Colleges (“Concorde”). UTI 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, 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 Twitter @news_UTI or @ConcordeCareer.
[1] The Wind Technician Training Program prepares graduates for entry-level positions using the provided training, primarily as wind power technicians. UTI and MIAT are educational institutions and cannot guarantee employment or salary. Graduates’ achievements may vary. Individual circumstances and wages depend on economic factors, personal credentials, work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer, and their compensation programs. Some graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than as wind power technicians, such as installation technicians and field service technicians.
[2] UTI’s Automotive Technology Program prepares graduates for entry-level positions using the provided training, primarily as automotive technicians. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. UTI graduates’ achievements may vary. Individual circumstances and wages depend on economic factors, personal credentials, work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer, and their compensation programs. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than as an automotive technician, such as service writer, smog inspector, and parts associate.
[3] The Airframe & Powerplant and Aviation Maintenance Technology programs prepare graduates to pursue entry-level careers in the aviation industry or related fields. Graduates are eligible to apply and test for an FAA-issued mechanic certificate. Career options may be limited without an FAA-issued mechanic certificate, and salaries may be lower. UTI and MIAT are educational institutions and cannot guarantee employment or salary. Graduates’ achievements vary. Individual circumstances and wages depend on economic factors, personal credentials, work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer, and their compensation programs. Some graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than as aviation maintenance technicians, such as turbine technicians or field technicians.
| [4] UTI’s Welding Technology Training Program prepares graduates for entry-level positions using the provided training, primarily as welders. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. UTI graduates’ achievements may vary. Individual circumstances and wages depend on economic factors, personal credentials, work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer, and their compensation programs. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than as a welding technician, such as inspector and quality control.[5] The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Program prepares graduates for entry-level positions using the provided training, primarily as HVACR technicians. Entry-level salaries are lower for graduates. UTI and MIAT are educational institutions and cannot guarantee employment or salary. Graduates’ achievements vary. Individual circumstances and wages depend on economic factors, personal credentials, work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer, and their compensation programs. Some graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than as HVACR technicians, such as installation technicians and refrigeration technicians. |
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Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
