Get Back to School with Universal Technical Institute
With the fall semester beginning for schools around the country, many classrooms have availability for students interested in learning about the automotive industry. The Universal Technical Institute (UTI), a proud partner of Pennzoil, is seeking motivated individuals who would like to learn more about the transportation industry and the various open positions available upon graduation.
Pennzoil and Shell Lubricants have partnered with Universal Technical Institute since 2014. UTI is the nation's leading provider of technical training for automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. The school offers welding technology and computer numerical control (CNC) machining programs through its 12 campus locations across the United States. Pennzoil and Shell Rotella provide technical support and lubricants to UTI classrooms nationwide for hands-on training. Each year, Shell Lubricants also offers annual core training program scholarships for students and provides UTI with instructor technical training support for various automotive topics.
By supplying UTI with quality lubricants like Pennzoil Synthetics, students within core programs and advanced training classes are able to see the protection and performance a high-quality full synthetic motor oil can provide for the vehicle’s engine components. Combined with the cutting-edge technology provided by UTI, students entering the workforce are able to better understand the industry with the lessons learned in the classroom.
"The relationship between Shell Lubricants North America and UTI celebrates our commitment to the industry while supporting tomorrow's technicians,” said Andrea Bottini, Influencer Strategy Manager, Shell Lubricants North America. “We are proud to be the exclusive provider of lubricants to UTI's auto and diesel programs."
Many motorists are unaware, but the automotive industry is facing a technician shortage, with nearly 400,000 automotive technicians needed by 20241. The industry is encouraging anyone interested in working in the field to start their training today. There is no age limit to become an automotive technician! Whether changing careers or switching majors in school, it is not too late to start a new career in the transportation industry.
At UTI, students can enroll in any of the variety of courses offered, ranging from automotive/diesel/motorcycle repair to marine, machining and welding. The programs at UTI teach students the fundamentals of the industry, learning high-demand skills that students can leverage within the workforce.
"Universal Technical Institute classes are offered on a rolling schedule, beginning every three to six weeks, depending on the program focus area," said John Dodson, vice president of business alliances at Universal Technical Institute. "Our hands-on training in high-demand jobs gives students real world skills they can put to work right away. After about a year of UTI training, our graduates are ready to work and are often recruited for jobs before graduation since our employer partners know our students are equipped to hit the ground running."
Pennzoil is proud to assist UTI with a number of unique courses. For example, UTI and Roush Yates Engines offer a 9-week program, powered by Pennzoil, where students can learn how to complete a full engine teardown, blueprint and rebuild. From there, students have the opportunity to install their rebuilt engine into a T-bucket hot rod and tune their engine on a dyno. Other opportunities on the dyno include learning how to modify a vehicle’s computer to more efficiently gain power after installing appropriate power modifications, such as turbochargers and superchargers.
"Universal Technical Institute’s Power & Performance courses are included in the 51-week Automotive Technology program," said John Dodson, vice president of business alliances at Universal Technical Institute. "The Power & Performance program is what many of our students look forward to most because it touches on fun topics like tuning, turbochargers, cold-air intakes, nitrous oxide and dyno pulls. There are three Power & Performance courses consisting of engine build, bolt-on performance, and computer performance tuning."
Learn How to Tune a Car in UTI's Power & Performance Courses
In the summer of 2021, Pennzoil helped students dress for success during UTI’s Summer Ignite program. Pennzoil-branded clothing was provided to students attending the three-week, no-cost class for 2022 high school graduates wanting to get a head start on their training at UTI. Students who passed the test at the end of the program were eligible to receive credit toward their future education, should they attend UTI after graduating high school.
To learn more about UTI, their current courses and training programs, visit the UTI website today. Simply visit the link and fill out the information request form and a representative will contact you with more information on how to get started on your new career!