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1) UTI is an educational institution and does not guarantee employment or wages.

2) For program outcome information and other disclosures, visitwww.uti.edu/disclosures.

3) About 8,000 of the 8,400 UTI graduates in 2019 are employable. At the time of the report, about 6,700, or 84 percent of the total, were employed within a year of graduation. The rate does not include graduates who are unemployed due to continuing education, military service, health, incarceration, death or international student status. This rate includes graduates who have completed a manufacturer-specific advanced training program as well as employed persons who obtained positions prior to or during their UTI education and who graduate with primary job responsibilities consistent with the program's educational and training objectives. UTI is an educational institution and does not guarantee employment or salary.

5) UTI programs use the training provided to prepare graduates for careers in the industry, primarily as automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. Some UTI graduates have found positions outside of technicians within their field of study, such as: parts assistant, service writer, fabricator, paint and paint prep, and shop owner/operator. UTI is an educational institution and does not guarantee employment or salary.

6) Grades for UTI graduates may vary. Individual circumstances and salary depend on personal qualifications and economic factors. Work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer and its compensation plan can all affect wages. UTI is an educational institution and does not guarantee employment or salary.

7) Some projects may take more than a year to complete.

10) Financial aid, scholarships and grants are available to those who qualify. Awards vary by specific criteria, criteria and state.

11) See program details for eligibility requirements and conditions that may apply.

12) Based on data compiled from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections (2016-2026),www.bls.gov, viewed on October 24, 2017. Broken down by job title, the projected annual number of job openings is: Automotive service technicians and mechanics, 75,900; Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists, 28,300; Auto body and related repair workers, 17,200. Job vacancies include job vacancies due to growth and net substitution.

14) Incentive programs and employee eligibility are at the discretion of the employer and are available at specific locations. Special conditions may apply. Talk to potential employers to learn more about programs available in your area.

15) Manufacturer-paid advanced training programs are conducted by UTI on behalf of the manufacturers who determine acceptance criteria and conditions. These programs are not part of UTI's certification. Programs available at selected locations.

16) Not all programs are accredited by the ASE Educational Foundation.

20) Not all campus locations offer VA benefits.

21) GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). For more information on the education benefits offered by the VA, please visit the official websiteUS government website.

22) A Salute to Service Grant is available to all eligible Veterans at all campus locations. The Yellow Ribbon Program is approved at our Avondale, Dallas/Fort Worth, Long Beach, Orlando, Rancho Cucamonga and Sacramento campuses.

24) NASCAR Technical Institute prepares graduates to become entry-level automotive service technicians. Graduates who take NASCAR-specific electives may also have job opportunities in racing-related industries. About 20 percent of 2019 graduates who took electives found opportunities related to racing. NASCAR Tech's overall employment rate in 2019 was 84%.

25) Estimated median annual wages for automotive service technicians and mechanics from Occupational Employment and Wages, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2020. UTI is an educational institution and does not guarantee employment or wages. Achievements of UTI graduates may vary. Individual circumstances and salary depend on personal qualifications and economic factors. Work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer and its compensation plan can all affect wages. Entry-level salaries are lower. UTI programs use the training provided to prepare graduates for careers in the industry, primarily as automotive technicians. Some UTI graduates have found positions outside of technicians within their field of study, such as service writers, smoke inspectors and parts managers. Massachusetts Salary Information: The average entry-level annual salary range for Massachusetts Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023) is $32,140 to $53,430 (Massachusetts Department of Labor and Workforce Development, May 2020 data, 2022 1 19, https://lmi.dua.eol.mass.gov/lmi/OccupationalEmploymentAndWageSpecificOccupations#). North Carolina Salary Information: Published by the U.S. Department of Labor for May 2021, the hourly wage estimate for the median 50% of skilled automotive technicians in North Carolina is $20.59. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data. However, the 25th and 10th percentiles of hourly earnings in North Carolina are $14.55 and $11.27, respectively. (U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2020. Auto Service Technicians and Mechanics, accessed June 2, 2021.)

26) U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wages May 2020 Median Annual Wage Estimates for Welders, Cutters, Welders, and Brazers. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or wages. Achievements of UTI graduates may vary. Individual circumstances and salary depend on personal qualifications and economic factors. Work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer and its compensation plan can all affect wages. Entry-level salaries are lower. UTI programs use the training provided to prepare graduates for careers in industry, primarily as welding technicians. Some UTI graduates have found positions outside of technicians within their fields of study, such as inspectors and quality control. Salary Information for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The average entry-level annual salary range (51-4121) for welders, cutters, welders and brazers in Massachusetts is $36,160 to $50,810 (Massachusetts Department of Labor and Workforce Development, May 2020 2022, https://lmi.dua.eol.mass.gov/lmi/OccupationalEmploymentAndWageSpecificOccupations#). North Carolina Salary Information: Published May 2021 by the U.S. Department of Labor, the estimated hourly wage for the middle 50% of skilled welders in North Carolina is $20.28. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data. However, the 25th and 10th percentiles of hourly earnings in North Carolina were $16.97 and $14.24, respectively. (U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2020. Welders, Cutters, Welders, and Brazers, viewed June 2, 2021.)

27) Does not include the time required to complete the 18-week qualifying prerequisite program and an additional 12 or 24 weeks of manufacturer-specific training, depending on the manufacturer.

28) Estimated annual median wages for auto body and related repair workers in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2020. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or wages. Achievements of UTI graduates may vary. Individual circumstances and salary depend on personal qualifications and economic factors. Work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer and its compensation plan can all affect wages. Entry-level salaries are lower. UTI programs use the training provided to prepare graduates for careers in the industry, primarily as collision repair technicians. Some UTI graduates have found positions outside of technicians within their field of study, such as appraisers, estimators and inspectors. Massachusetts Salary Information: The average entry-level annual salary range for Massachusetts Auto Body and Related Repair Workers (49-3021) is $30,400 to $34,240 (Massachusetts Department of Labor and Workforce Development, May 2020 data, January 2022 19, https://lmi.dua.eol.mass.gov/lmi/OccupationalEmploymentAndWageSpecificOccupations#). North Carolina Salary Information: Published by the U.S. Department of Labor for May 2021, it is estimated that the middle 50% of skilled collision technicians in North Carolina will earn $23.40 an hour. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data. However, the 25th and 10th percentiles of hourly earnings in North Carolina are $17.94 and $13.99, respectively. (U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2020. Auto Body and Related Repairers, accessed June 2, 2021.)

29) Estimated annual median wages for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists from Occupational Employment and Wages, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2020. UTI is an educational institution and does not guarantee employment or wages. Achievements of UTI graduates may vary. Individual circumstances and salary depend on personal qualifications and economic factors. Work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer and its compensation plan can all affect wages. Entry-level salaries are lower. UTI programs use the training provided to prepare graduates for careers in the industry, primarily as diesel technicians. Some UTI graduates have found positions within their field of study beyond diesel truck technicians, such as maintenance technicians, locomotive technicians, and marine diesel technicians. Massachusetts Salary Information: The average entry-level annual salary range for Massachusetts Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031) is $32,360 to $94,400 (Massachusetts Department of Labor and Workforce Development, May 2020 data, Viewed January 19, 2022, https://lmi.dua.eol.mass.gov/lmi/OccupationalEmploymentAndWageSpecificOccupations#). North Carolina Salary Information: Published May 2021 by the U.S. Department of Labor, it is estimated that the middle 50% of skilled diesel technicians in North Carolina will earn $23.20 an hour. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data. However, the 25th and 10th percentiles of hourly earnings in North Carolina were $19.41 and $16.18, respectively. (U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2020. Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists, accessed June 2, 2021.)

30) Estimated median annual wages for motorcycle mechanics from Occupational Employment and Wages, Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2020. MMI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or wages. Achievements of MMI graduates may vary. Individual circumstances and salary depend on personal qualifications and economic factors. Work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer and its compensation plan can all affect wages. Entry-level salaries are lower. The MMI program uses the training provided to prepare graduates for careers in the industry, primarily as motorcycle technicians. Some MMI graduates have found positions outside of technicians within their field of study, such as service writers, equipment maintenance and parts assistants. Massachusetts Salary Information: The average entry-level annual salary for a motorcycle mechanic (49-3052) in Massachusetts is $30,660 (Massachusetts Department of Labor and Workforce Development, May 2020 data, accessed January 19, 2022, https:/ /lmi.dua.eol.mass.gov/lmi/OccupationalEmploymentAndWageSpecificOccupations#). North Carolina Salary Information: Published by the U.S. Department of Labor for May 2021, it is estimated that the middle 50% of skilled motorcycle technicians in North Carolina will earn $15.94 an hour. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data. However, the 25th and 10th percentiles in hourly earnings in North Carolina were $12.31 and $10.56, respectively. (U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2020. Motorcycle Mechanics, accessed June 2, 2021.)

31) Estimated annual median wages for powerboat mechanics and service technicians from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2020. MMI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or wages. Achievements of MMI graduates may vary. Individual circumstances and salary depend on personal qualifications and economic factors. Work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer and its compensation plan can all affect wages. Entry-level salaries are lower. The MMI program uses the training provided to prepare graduates for careers in industry, primarily as marine technicians. Some MMI graduates have found positions outside of technicians within their field of study, such as equipment maintenance, inspectors and parts assistants. Massachusetts Salary Information: The average entry-level annual salary range for Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3051) in Massachusetts is $32,760 to $42,570 (Massachusetts Department of Labor and Workforce Development, May 2020 data, 2022 Viewed January 19, https://lmi.dua.eol.mass.gov/lmi/OccupationalEmploymentAndWageSpecificOccupations#). North Carolina Salary Information: Published by the U.S. Department of Labor for May 2021, it is estimated that the middle 50% of skilled marine technicians in North Carolina earn $18.61 an hour. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data. However, the 25th and 10th percentiles of hourly earnings in North Carolina were $15.18 and $12.87, respectively. (U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2020. Powerboat Mechanics and Service Technicians, accessed June 2, 2021.)

33) Courses vary by campus. For more information, please contact the program representative for the campus you are interested in attending.

34) Estimated annual median wages for computer numerically controlled tool operators from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2020. UTI is an educational institution and does not guarantee employment or wages. Achievements of UTI graduates may vary. Individual circumstances and salary depend on personal qualifications and economic factors. Work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer and its compensation plan can all affect wages. Entry-level salaries are lower. UTI programs use the training provided to prepare graduates for careers in the industry, primarily as CNC machining technicians. Some UTI graduates have found positions within their field of study beyond technicians, such as CNC operators, apprentice machinists, and machined parts inspectors. Massachusetts Salary Information: Average Entry-Level Salary for Massachusetts Computer Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metals and Plastics (51-4011) is $35,140 (Massachusetts Department of Labor and Workforce Development, May 2020) Data, Jan 2022 19, https://lmi.dua.eol.mass.gov/lmi/OccupationalEmploymentAndWageSpecificOccupations#). North Carolina Salary Information: Published by the U.S. Department of Labor for May 2021, it is estimated that the median 50% of skilled CNC machinists in North Carolina earn $20.24 an hour. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data. However, the 25th and 10th percentiles of hourly earnings in North Carolina are $16.56 and $13.97, respectively. (U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2020. Computer Numerical Control Tool Operator, accessed June 2, 2021.)

36) Students enrolled in certain UTI courses are eligible to apply for the Early Employment Program. Selected applicants are contacted by participating employers for interviews. Recruitment, employee retention and compensation decisions are solely made by the prospective employer. Employer participation and program details are subject to change. For more information, please contact Career Services. UTI is an educational institution and does not guarantee employment or salary.

37) The NASCAR Technical Institute does not offer power and performance classes. UTI is an educational institution and does not guarantee employment or salary. For program outcome information and other disclosures, visitwww.uti.edu/disclosures.

38) The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that by 2030 the total national employment for each of the following occupations will be: automotive service technicians and mechanics, 705,900; welders, cutters, welders and brazers, 452,400; bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists, 296,800; auto body and related repairers, 161,800; and computer numerically controlled tool operators, 154,500. lookTable 1.2 Employment by detailed occupation, 2020 and projected 2030, US Bureau of Labor Statistics,www.bls.gov, viewed November 18, 2021. UTI is an educational institution and does not guarantee employment or salary. Updated November 18, 2021.

39) Refresher training will only be offered to graduates if the course remains available and space is available. Students are responsible for any other costs, such as course-related lab fees.

41) For auto service technicians and mechanics, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects an average of 69,000 job openings per year between 2020 and 2030. Job vacancies include job vacancies resulting from net changes in employment and net substitutions. See Table 1.10 Occupational Separation and Job Openings, Projected 2020-30, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,www.bls.gov, viewed November 18, 2021. UTI is an educational institution and does not guarantee employment or salary. Updated November 18, 2021.

42) For welders, cutters, welders, and brazers, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects an average of 49,200 job openings per year between 2020 and 2030. Job vacancies include job vacancies resulting from net changes in employment and net substitutions. See Table 1.10 Occupational Separation and Job Openings, Projected 2020-30, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,www.bls.gov, viewed November 18, 2021. UTI is an educational institution and does not guarantee employment or salary. Updated November 18, 2021.

43) For bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects an average of 28,100 job openings per year between 2020 and 2030. Job vacancies include job vacancies resulting from net changes in employment and net substitutions. See Table 1.10 Occupational Separation and Job Openings, Projected 2020-30, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,www.bls.gov, viewed November 18, 2021. UTI is an educational institution and does not guarantee employment or salary. Updated November 18, 2021.

44) The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects an average of 15,200 job openings per year for auto body and related repair workers between 2020 and 2030. Job vacancies include job vacancies resulting from net changes in employment and net substitutions. See Table 1.10 Occupational Separation and Job Openings, Projected 2020-30, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,www.bls.gov, viewed November 18, 2021. UTI is an educational institution and does not guarantee employment or salary. Updated November 18, 2021.

45) For computer numerically controlled tool operators, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects an average of 16,500 job openings per year between 2020 and 2030. Job vacancies include net employment changes and vacancies due to net substitutions. See Table 1.10 Occupational Separation and Job Openings, Projected 2020-30, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,www.bls.gov, viewed November 18, 2021. UTI is an educational institution and does not guarantee employment or salary. Updated November 18, 2021.

46) Students must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA and 95% attendance.

47) The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that total national employment of auto service technicians and mechanics will reach 705,900 by 2030. SeeTable 1.2 Employment by detailed occupation, 2020 and projected 2030, US Bureau of Labor Statistics,www.bls.gov, viewed November 18, 2021. UTI is an educational institution and does not guarantee employment or salary. Updated November 18, 2021.

48) The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that total national employment of bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists will reach 296,800 by 2030. SeeTable 1.2 Employment by detailed occupation, 2020 and projected 2030, US Bureau of Labor Statistics,www.bls.gov, viewed November 18, 2021. UTI is an educational institution and does not guarantee employment or salary. Updated November 18, 2021.

49) The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that total national employment of auto body and related repairers will reach 161,800 by 2030, seeTable 1.2 Employment by detailed occupation, 2020 and projected 2030, US Bureau of Labor Statistics,www.bls.gov, viewed November 18, 2021. UTI is an educational institution and does not guarantee employment or salary. Updated November 18, 2021.

50) The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that total national employment of welders, cutters, welders and brazers will reach 452,400 by 2030. SeeTable 1.2 Employment by detailed occupation, 2020 and projected 2030, US Bureau of Labor Statistics,www.bls.gov, viewed November 18, 2021. UTI is an educational institution and does not guarantee employment or salary. Updated November 18, 2021.

51) The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that total employment of computer numerically controlled tool operators nationwide will reach 154,500 by 2030. SeeTable 1.2 Employment by detailed occupation, 2020 and projected 2030, US Bureau of Labor Statistics,www.bls.gov, viewed November 18, 2021. UTI is an educational institution and does not guarantee employment or salary. Updated November 18, 2021.

52) The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that between 2020 and 2030, the national average annual job openings for each of the following occupations will be: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics, 69,000; Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists, 28,100 and Welders, Cutters, Welders and Brappers, 49,200. Job vacancies include vacancies due to net employment change and net substitution. See Table 1.10 Occupational Separation and Job Openings, Projected 2020-30, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,www.bls.gov, viewed November 18, 2021. UTI is an educational institution and does not guarantee employment or salary. Approved November 18, 2021.

53) The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that by 2030 the total national employment for each of the following occupations will be: automotive service technicians and mechanics, 705,900; welders, cutters, welders and brazers, 452,400; bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists, 296,800. See Table 1.2 Employment by Detailed Occupation, 2020 and Projected 2030, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,www.bls.gov, viewed November 18, 2021. UTI is an educational institution and does not guarantee employment or salary. Updated November 18, 2021.

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