Loftin Commits to Workforce Development with UTI Partnership

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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.

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• 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

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New partnership offers selected students at campuses in Texas and Arizona hands-on experience
 and up to $25K in tuition reimbursement.

PHOENIX, June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the transportation, skilled trades, and energy education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., today announced that Loftin Equipment Company, a leader in power generation solutions across the Southwest, has joined its Early Employment Program (EEP). Founded in 1976, Loftin Equipment Company is headquartered in Phoenix, Ariz., and continues to grow its team of skilled technicians across Texas and Arizona.

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 Houston, Dallas, and Austin, Texas, as well as in Avondale, Ariz., will have the opportunity to apply for positions with Loftin and begin working while still in school. Students enrolled in the Industrial Maintenance Program in Houston are also eligible for this opportunity.

"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 $25,000 in tuition reimbursement, a $3,000 tool assistance program, pay 20% above industry standards, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, a retirement plan, and ongoing opportunities for career training, growth, and advancement. UTI students who graduate from other campuses will also be eligible for Loftin Equipment's tuition reimbursement program, if hired.

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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FAQ

What benefits does the UTI-Loftin Equipment partnership offer to students?

The partnership offers students up to $25,000 in tuition reimbursement, 20-30 hours of paid work experience while studying, a $3,000 tool assistance program, pay 20% above industry standards, and comprehensive benefits.

Which UTI campuses are eligible for the Loftin Equipment Early Employment Program?

The program is available at UTI campuses in Houston, Dallas, and Austin, Texas, as well as Avondale, Arizona.

What programs at UTI qualify for the Loftin Equipment partnership?

Students in Diesel Technology programs at all participating campuses and the Industrial Maintenance Program in Houston are eligible.

How many employers participate in UTI's Early Employment Program?

More than 140 employers currently participate in UTI's Early Employment Program.

What type of work experience will UTI students gain at Loftin Equipment?

Students will gain hands-on experience in power generation, performing maintenance, diagnostics, and commissioning of generator systems.