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Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI), a workforce education provider specializing in transportation, skilled technicians, energy and healthcare, has scheduled its fiscal second quarter 2025 earnings conference call for Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. ET. The call will cover financial and operational results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.

CEO Jerome Grant and CFO Bruce Schuman will host the call, which will include a Q&A session. Participants can join using the toll-free number 1-844-881-0138 or international number 1-412-317-6790. A replay will be available until May 21, 2025, accessible via toll-free (1-877-344-7529) or international (1-412-317-0088) numbers with replay ID 9261056.

Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI) has promoted Todd Hitchcock to Chief Operating Officer and appointed Adrienne DeTray as Chief Information Officer. Hitchcock, previously EVP and Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, will oversee the company's UTI and Concorde divisions while continuing to manage corporate strategy and transformation.

The company's North Star strategy's second phase aims to achieve approximately 10% revenue CAGR and expand Adjusted EBITDA margin to nearly 20% through fiscal 2029. The strategy focuses on growth, diversification, and optimization across their transportation, skilled trades, energy education, and healthcare programs.

In Q1 fiscal 2025, UTI reported improved year-over-year performance in revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and new student starts, leading to increased guidance ranges for the fiscal year.

Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI) has appointed Bruce Schuman as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Schuman joins UTI from Vacasa (NASDAQ: VCSA), where he served as CFO and helped achieve the company's first profitable year in 2023. He previously held CFO positions at Kiavi and various senior finance roles at Intel

The appointment comes as UTI executes the second phase of its North Star strategy, which aims to deliver approximately 10% revenue CAGR and expand Adjusted EBITDA margin to nearly 20% through fiscal 2029. The strategy focuses on growth, diversification, and optimization across UTI's transportation, skilled trades, and energy education segments, as well as Concorde Career Colleges' healthcare programs.

The company recently reported strong Q1 fiscal 2025 results, with improvements in revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and new student starts year-over-year, leading to increased guidance ranges for the fiscal year.

Universal Technical Institute-Orlando announces the launch of a new Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) program starting March 2025. The nine-month program will cover air handling, hydronics, circuits, sheet metal ductwork, and system troubleshooting, adding to the campus's existing automotive, diesel, marine, and motorcycle programs.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, HVACR technician employment is projected to grow 9% from 2023 to 2033, significantly faster than average. This expansion is part of UTI's corporate 'North Star' strategy, which includes launching eight full-length programs at existing campuses and a new campus in Atlanta.

Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI) reported strong fiscal Q1 2025 results, with revenue increasing 15.3% to $201.4 million. The company demonstrated significant growth with total new student starts up 22.3% and average full-time active students growing 11.1%. Net income surged 113.2% to $22.2 million, while Adjusted EBITDA rose 44.8% to $35.5 million.

Both UTI and Concorde segments showed robust performance. UTI's revenue grew 14% to $131.5 million with 19% increase in new student starts, while Concorde's revenue increased 17.9% to $70 million with 26% growth in new student starts.

Based on strong Q1 performance, the company raised its fiscal 2025 guidance, now expecting revenue of $810-820 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $122-126 million, and new student starts of 28,500-29,500.

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has announced the addition of Tesla's START Collision Repair program to its Manufacturer Specific Advanced Training offerings. The 4-month program will be launched at UTI's Long Beach Campus in Spring 2025. Graduates of UTI's Collision Repair and Refinish Technology program who meet Tesla's criteria and are hired as interns will be eligible to participate.

The program builds on traditional body and paint repair training, incorporating electrical work, panel handling, and recalibration. Successful graduates will have opportunities for full-time employment at Tesla's Internal Collision Repair Centers. UTI is currently the exclusive education institution offering this Tesla program, marking their 27th MSAT program.

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has announced Atlanta as the location for its next UTI division campus, marking the second of three planned campuses for 2026. The new facility, pending regulatory approvals, will be located at 7100 Highlands Parkway SE in Smyrna, spanning 150,000 square feet. This expansion is part of UTI's North Star strategy, focused on growth, diversification, and optimization to address America's skilled workforce gap.

The UTI-Atlanta campus joins the previously announced Concorde-Heartland Dental co-branded campus in Florida. Upon completion, this addition will bring UTI's nationwide campus total to 16. The Atlanta location was chosen for its dynamic economy and strategic position in the Southeast, aiming to provide local access to STEM-centric career education and address regional workforce shortages.

Concorde Career Colleges is participating in National Children's Dental Health Month this February by offering free dental services to children ages 4-17 at select campuses. The initiative includes X-rays, cleanings, and preventive services performed by dental hygiene students under licensed professional supervision.

Six campuses will host free events: Miramar and Tampa in Florida, San Diego and Garden Grove in California, and San Antonio and Dallas in Texas. The Tampa event specifically includes services for children with disabilities. Additional locations in Kansas City and Aurora are participating in the Give Kids a Smile program.

The initiative is supported by Heartland Dental, PDS Health, and Liberty Dental Plan. Beyond February, Concorde operates Dental Hygiene Clinics at 14 campuses year-round, providing low-cost preventative care to help address unmet dental health needs in communities, particularly for uninsured or underinsured residents.

Imagen Dental Partners and Concorde Career Colleges have announced a workforce solutions partnership to address dental hygienist demand in California. Imagen will provide $10,000 in scholarships to support students at Concorde's Garden Grove, San Bernardino, and San Diego campuses, with plans to increase to $20,000 later this year.

Imagen, a Dental Partnership Organization with over 100 partner practices in 15 states, aims to expand engagement with Concorde's dental hygiene students in Florida and Texas through campus visits and career fairs. The partnership comes as dental hygienist employment is projected to grow 9% nationally from 2023 to 2033, with California specifically expecting 15.2% growth from 2022 to 2032.