Loftin Commits to Workforce Development with UTI Partnership
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has announced a new partnership with Loftin Equipment Company through its Early Employment Program (EEP). The collaboration offers eligible students at UTI campuses in Texas (Houston, Dallas, and Austin) and Arizona (Avondale) the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in power generation while still in school.
Selected students from UTI's Diesel Technology programs and Houston's Industrial Maintenance Program can work 20-30 paid hours weekly at Loftin while studying. Upon graduation, students may receive up to $25,000 in tuition reimbursement, a $3,000 tool assistance program, pay 20% above industry standards, comprehensive benefits, and consideration for full-time employment.
The partnership is part of UTI's broader Early Employment Program, which currently includes more than 140 participating employers.
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) ha annunciato una nuova collaborazione con Loftin Equipment Company attraverso il suo Programma di Occupazione Anticipata (Early Employment Program - EEP). Questa partnership offre agli studenti idonei delle sedi UTI in Texas (Houston, Dallas e Austin) e Arizona (Avondale) l'opportunità di acquisire esperienza pratica nel settore della generazione di energia mentre sono ancora a scuola.
Gli studenti selezionati dai programmi Diesel Technology di UTI e dal Programma di Manutenzione Industriale di Houston possono lavorare da 20 a 30 ore settimanali retribuite presso Loftin durante il percorso di studi. Al termine del corso, gli studenti possono ricevere fino a 25.000 dollari di rimborso delle tasse universitarie, un programma di assistenza per strumenti del valore di 3.000 dollari, una paga del 20% superiore agli standard del settore, benefici completi e la possibilità di un impiego a tempo pieno.
Questa collaborazione fa parte del più ampio Programma di Occupazione Anticipata di UTI, che conta attualmente più di 140 datori di lavoro partecipanti.
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) ha anunciado una nueva asociación con Loftin Equipment Company a través de su Programa de Empleo Temprano (Early Employment Program - EEP). Esta colaboración ofrece a los estudiantes elegibles en los campus de UTI en Texas (Houston, Dallas y Austin) y Arizona (Avondale) la oportunidad de adquirir experiencia práctica en generación de energía mientras aún están en la escuela.
Los estudiantes seleccionados de los programas de Tecnología Diésel de UTI y del Programa de Mantenimiento Industrial de Houston pueden trabajar entre 20 y 30 horas pagadas semanalmente en Loftin mientras estudian. Al graduarse, los estudiantes pueden recibir hasta $25,000 en reembolso de matrícula, un programa de asistencia para herramientas de $3,000, un pago 20% por encima de los estándares de la industria, beneficios integrales y consideración para empleo a tiempo completo.
La asociación forma parte del Programa de Empleo Temprano más amplio de UTI, que actualmente incluye a más de 140 empleadores participantes.
Universal Technical Institute (UTI)가 Loftin Equipment Company과 조기 취업 프로그램(Early Employment Program, EEP)을 통해 새로운 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 이 협력은 텍사스(휴스턴, 댈러스, 오스틴)와 애리조나(애본데일)에 위치한 UTI 캠퍼스의 자격을 갖춘 학생들에게 재학 중에 발전 분야에서 실무 경험을 쌓을 기회를 제공합니다.
UTI의 디젤 기술 프로그램과 휴스턴의 산업 유지보수 프로그램에서 선발된 학생들은 학업과 병행하여 Loftin에서 주당 20~30시간 유급 근무할 수 있습니다. 졸업 후에는 최대 25,000달러의 학비 환급, 3,000달러 도구 지원 프로그램, 업계 표준보다 20% 높은 급여, 종합 복지 혜택 및 정규직 고용 기회를 받을 수 있습니다.
이 파트너십은 현재 140개 이상의 참여 고용주가 포함된 UTI의 광범위한 조기 취업 프로그램의 일부입니다.
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) a annoncé un nouveau partenariat avec Loftin Equipment Company dans le cadre de son Programme d’Emploi Précoce (Early Employment Program - EEP). Cette collaboration offre aux étudiants éligibles des campus UTI au Texas (Houston, Dallas et Austin) et en Arizona (Avondale) la possibilité d’acquérir une expérience pratique dans la production d’énergie tout en poursuivant leurs études.
Les étudiants sélectionnés des programmes de Technologie Diesel de l’UTI et du Programme de Maintenance Industrielle de Houston peuvent travailler entre 20 et 30 heures rémunérées par semaine chez Loftin pendant leurs études. À l’obtention de leur diplôme, ils peuvent bénéficier d’un remboursement des frais de scolarité allant jusqu’à 25 000 $, d’un programme d’aide à l’achat d’outils de 3 000 $, d’un salaire 20 % supérieur aux normes du secteur, d’avantages sociaux complets et d’une possibilité d’emploi à temps plein.
Ce partenariat fait partie du Programme d’Emploi Précoce plus large de l’UTI, qui compte actuellement plus de 140 employeurs participants.
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) hat eine neue Partnerschaft mit Loftin Equipment Company im Rahmen seines Early Employment Program (EEP) angekündigt. Die Zusammenarbeit bietet berechtigten Studenten an UTI-Campus in Texas (Houston, Dallas und Austin) sowie Arizona (Avondale) die Möglichkeit, während des Studiums praktische Erfahrungen im Bereich der Energieerzeugung zu sammeln.
Ausgewählte Studenten der Diesel-Technologie-Programme von UTI und des Industriewartungsprogramms in Houston können während des Studiums 20 bis 30 bezahlte Stunden pro Woche bei Loftin arbeiten. Nach dem Abschluss können die Studenten bis zu 25.000 US-Dollar Studiengebührenrückerstattung, ein 3.000-Dollar-Werkzeugunterstützungsprogramm, eine Bezahlung von 20 % über dem Branchendurchschnitt, umfassende Sozialleistungen und die Möglichkeit einer Festanstellung erhalten.
Die Partnerschaft ist Teil des umfassenderen Early Employment Program von UTI, das derzeit mehr als 140 teilnehmende Arbeitgeber umfasst.
- Offers students up to $25,000 in tuition reimbursement upon graduation
- Provides 20-30 hours of paid work experience while studying
- Compensation package includes 20% above industry standard pay
- Additional $3,000 tool assistance program for graduates
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, wellness, and retirement plans
- None.
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UTI's new partnership with Loftin Equipment strengthens student outcomes and employer connections while offering substantial financial incentives for graduates.
Universal Technical Institute's new partnership with Loftin Equipment Company represents a strategic enhancement to UTI's Early Employment Program (EEP), which now encompasses more than 140 employer partners. This collaboration creates tangible pathways for students in Diesel Technology programs across four campuses in Texas and Arizona, plus those in Houston's Industrial Maintenance Program.
The structure of this partnership delivers multiple layers of value for UTI students:
- Paid work experience (20-30 hours) during their education
- Hands-on training in power generation maintenance and diagnostics
- Consideration for full-time employment after graduation
- Substantial financial benefits including
$25,000 tuition reimbursement - Additional perks like a
$3,000 tool assistance program and compensation20% above industry standards
This arrangement strengthens UTI's competitive position in the technical education marketplace by addressing a critical student concern: the return on educational investment. By creating direct pathways to employment with competitive compensation, UTI enhances its value proposition to prospective students while simultaneously helping address workforce shortages in specialized technical fields.
For Loftin Equipment, this partnership creates a steady pipeline of qualified technicians trained specifically for their needs, addressing recruitment challenges in the growing power generation sector. The arrangement exemplifies the increasing interconnection between technical education providers and industry employers seeking to secure talent in competitive labor markets.
New partnership offers selected students at campuses in
and up to
As part of the early employment program, participating employers may offer 20 to 30 hours of paid work experience, consideration for full-time employment, and reimbursement for education-related expenses after graduation. Participating employers establish eligibility requirements and conditions, which are between the employer and the student. More than 140 employers currently participate in the program.
Through this partnership, students in UTI's Diesel Technology programs at campuses in
"At Loftin Equipment Co., Generator Technicians are the backbone of our business and the front line of An Elite Experience in Power. Their expertise, dedication, and performance uphold our reputation and fuel our success. That's why we invest in long-term career pathways, competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a culture rooted in respect and safety—ensuring Loftin remains the destination of choice for elite technicians who power the industries and communities we serve," said People Manager, Julie Bailey, Loftin Equipment Co.
UTI Division President Tracy Lorenz said, "This partnership with Loftin Equipment Co. allows participating students to not only train for the industry, but to get real-world experience while they are still in school. For those pursuing power generation, it's a direct path into a vital industry with work experience and career momentum from day one."
Students selected by Loftin will gain part-time, hands-on experience in the power generation field—performing maintenance, diagnostics, and commissioning of generator systems—while continuing their education. Upon graduation, these students will be considered for full-time roles with the company, which offers
More information about UTI's Early Employment Program and opportunities with Loftin Equipment is available here.
About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) was founded in 1965 and is a leading workforce solutions provider serving students, partners and communities nationwide. The company offers high-quality education and support services for in-demand careers via its two divisions: UTI and Concorde Career Colleges. The UTI division operates 15 campuses located in nine states and offers a wide range of transportation, skilled trades, electrical and energy training programs. Concorde operates across 17 campuses in eight 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; LinkedIn at @UniversalTechnicalInstitute and @Concorde Career Colleges; or X at @news_UTI and @ConcordeCareer.
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