The campus is one of only 19 schools accredited
by ACCSC to earn the highest "School of Excellence" award in
the 2023-2024 accrediting period
PHOENIX, Aug. 29,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal
Technical Institute, the transportation, skilled trades and
energy education division of Universal
Technical Institute, Inc., today announced that
UTI-Sacramento (Calif.) has been named a School of Excellence by
their accrediting body, the Accrediting Commission of Career
Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
The School of Excellence Award is the highest institutional
distinction awarded by the ACCSC. It celebrates accredited member
institutions for their steadfast adherence to ACCSC's rigorous
accreditation standards and outstanding record of student
accomplishment.
UTI-Sacramento Campus President Tess
Dubois-Carey shared, "I am incredibly proud of the hard work
and dedication of the UTI-Sacramento team. Receiving ACCSC School
of Excellence recognition for the second time is a testament to
this team's long-standing commitment to educational
excellence."
According to ACCSC Executive Director Dr.
Michale McComis, "The School of
Excellence Award highlights a school's efforts and its success in
offering high-quality education that benefits students—it is a
distinction that a school earns through meeting and exceeding
accreditation standards of best practice. UTI has demonstrated its
commitment to equip students with in-demand skills and an
opportunity to excel in the workforce."
UTI Division President Tracy
Lorenz shared, "At UTI, we are focused on delivering a
quality education, as recognized by our accreditor. We are
committed to helping prepare our students for future careers in the
in-demand fields of transportation, skilled trades, and the energy
sector and helping meet the needs of employers in these
fields."
UTI-Sacramento opened in October
2005. The 117,000-square-foot campus awards an Associate in
Occupational Studies in Automotive Technology II, Automotive &
Diesel Technology II, and a diploma in Diesel Technology II and
Welding Technology. Pending regulatory approvals, the campus will
add a diploma in HVACR.
The U.S. Department of Education recognizes ACCSC as the
designated accrediting body for 575 post-secondary, trade, and
technical schools that serve more than 150,000 students nationwide
in a variety of vocational programs each year. Out of 575 schools
accredited by the ACCSC, only 19 schools earned the highest "School
of Excellence" award in the 2023-2024 accrediting period.
About Universal Technical
Institute, Inc.
Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
(NYSE: UTI) (the "Company") was founded in 1965 and is a
leading workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled
trades, energy, and healthcare education programs. The Company's
mission is to serve students, partners, and communities by
providing quality education and support services for in-demand
careers across a number of highly skilled fields. The Company is
comprised of two divisions: Universal Technical
Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges. UTI operates 16
campuses located in 9 states and offers a wide range of
transportation and skilled trades technical training programs under
brands such as UTI, MIAT College of Technology, Motorcycle
Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute and NASCAR
Technical Institute. Concorde operates across 17 campuses in 8
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, or visit us
on LinkedIn at @UniversalTechnicalInstitute and @Concorde
Career Colleges or on X (formerly Twitter) @news_UTI or
@ConcordeCareer.
About ACCSC
Since 1967, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and
Colleges (ACCSC) has been recognized by the United States
Department of Education as a reliable authority on educational
quality. ACCSC is committed to supporting and enhancing the student
educational experience at accredited member institutions,
facilitating meaningful workforce development opportunities, and
bridging the growing skills gap in the United States. More information on ACCSC is
available online at www.accsc.org, @ACCSCAccredits, and
facebook.com/accscaccreditation.
Media Contact
Alanna
Vitucci
avitucci@uti.edu
480.710.6843
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