SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI), the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians, has partnered with FCA US LLC to launch the new Mopar Technical Education Curriculum (Mopar TEC) training program at its NASCAR Technical Institute campus in Mooresville, N.C.
The curriculum, which was developed in partnership with the FCA Performance Institute, is a part of the Mopar Career Automotive Program (MoparCAP) and offers high-tech, hands-on instruction in vehicle diagnostics, maintenance and repairs, customer service and dealership operations. Mopar TEC graduates will have Level 2 certification in a number of key skill areas.
"This new partnership lets our students get their hands on the same platforms, tools and technology they'll find in the real world, and prepares them to succeed in FCA's expansive dealership network," said Kim McWaters, chairman and chief executive officer at UTI. "As the demand for trained transportation service technicians continues to grow, more and more industry partners are stepping up to help us create training programs that are specific to their needs. Training students for success in the workforce is our top priority and the Mopar TEC program will provide even more graduates with the credentials they need to hit the ground running at one of the world's top automakers."
About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.:
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) is the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. With more than 190,000 graduates in its 50-year history, UTI offers undergraduate degree and diploma programs at 11 campuses across the United States, as well as manufacturer-specific training programs at dedicated training centers. Through its campus-based school system, UTI provides specialized post-secondary education programs under the banner of several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech).
For more information visit www.uti.edu. Like UTI on www.facebook.com/UTI or follow UTI on Twitter @UTITweet, @MMITweet, and @NASCARTechUTI.
About NASCAR Technical Institute
NASCAR Technical Institute is one of 11 campuses operating under parent company Universal Technical Institute (UTI), a nationwide provider of technical education training for students seeking careers as professional automotive, motorsports, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. NASCAR Tech is the country's only technical training school to combine a complete automotive technology curriculum and a NASCAR-approved technologies curriculum into a single program, and NASCAR Tech is also the exclusive educational partner of NASCAR. Students learn the basics of engine construction, lubrication systems, chassis fabrication, dyno testing, racing theory principles, NASCAR rules and regulations, as well as the teamwork needed in today's automotive and motorsports industries. Follow NASCAR Tech on Twitter at @NASCARTechUTI.
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