Collaboration to offer programs and resources
for careers in transportation, motorsports, energy and
aviation.
WASHINGTON and PHOENIX, Feb. 28,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Service
Organizations (USO) and Universal Technical
Institute today announced a partnership to support military
service members with their transition to civilian life. The
collaboration will focus on offering specialized training programs
and resources for careers in the transportation, skilled trades and
energy industries.
"We are proud to join forces with Universal
Technical Institute to support those who dedicate their
lives to serving our nation," said Lisa
Elswick, vice president, USO Transition Programs. "We look
forward to the positive outcomes that will arise from this
relationship and the tangible impact it will have on the lives of
transitioning service members seeking to embark on new career
paths."
Added Tracy Lorenz, president of
Universal Technical Institute,
"Universal Technical Institute has a
long history of providing educational opportunities to help service
members prepare to begin new careers. We are honored to work with
USO to offer even more services tailored to this population's
unique needs."
Key highlights of the collaboration include dedicated services
to help service members identify and pursue career paths that align
with their individual goals and aspirations; transition workshops
that offer tools and knowledge to help ensure a smooth shift to
civilian life; and networking support with industry leaders to help
facilitate training and job placement.
In addition, USO and Universal Technical
Institute will work together to connect service members,
reservists and dependents with Department of Defense SkillBridge
and Career Skills programs. These include the on-base BMW Military
Service Technician Education programs at Camp Pendleton in California and Fort Liberty in North Carolina, and the Penske Premier Truck
Group Technician Skills program at Fort Bliss.
Universal Technical Institute offers
multiple veteran-specific services to those making the transition
from military service, including scholarships and dedicated
representatives who help navigate the admissions and financial aid
processes. Universal Technical
Institute is the transportation, skilled trades and energy
education division of UTI, Inc.
For more information about USO, visit www.uso.org. For more
information about Universal Technical
Institute's programs and locations,
visit https://www.uti.edu/.
About UTI, Inc.
UTI, 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. UTI, Inc. is
comprised of two divisions: Universal
Technical Institute and Concorde Career Colleges.
Universal Technical Institute 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 the USO
The USO is the leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the
well-being of the people serving in America's military and their
families. Since 1941, the USO has been by the side of service
members throughout their military service. Impactful support is
provided through our 250+ locations around the world, a robust care
package delivery program, global entertainment, military spouse and
youth programming, and much more, all made possible by donors,
corporate partners, volunteers and staff. To learn more and support
our critical mission around the globe, please
visit USO.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter/X,
Instagram and LinkedIn.
Media Contact:
Alanna
Vitucci
avitucci@uti.edu
480-710-6843
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