Universal Technical Institute, the transportation, skilled trades and energy education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. today announced that Crown Equipment (Crown) is now offering paid work experience opportunities to selected automotive and diesel students through Universal Technical Institute's Early Employment Program.
Through the agreement, Universal Technical Institute students in the 51-week automotive technology and the 45-week diesel technology programs may apply with Crown to work 20 to 30 paid hours weekly while completing their studies. Universal Technical Institute graduates who are offered full-time employment by Crown may also qualify for tuition reimbursement up to $20,0001. Employment will be offered through Crown Lift Trucks sales and service locations near 11 participating Universal Technical Institute campuses, which include:
- California: Long Beach, Rancho Cucamonga and Sacramento
- Florida: Miramar and Orlando
- Illinois: Lisle
- New Jersey: Bloomfield
- North Carolina: NASCAR Technical Institute
- Texas: Austin, Dallas and Houston
"Universal Technical Institute is dedicated to providing our students with a valuable education that helps prepare them for future careers in in-demand fields. Expanding our early employment program aims to help bridge the need between skilled trade education and industry workforce needs," said Tracy Lorenz, president of the Universal Technical Institute division. "We are pleased to join forces with Crown to help foster a seamless transition from the classroom to the workforce for our students and graduates."
Established in 1945, Crown Equipment, one of the world's largest material handling companies, designs, manufactures, distributes, services and supports material handling products that provide customers with superior value. Crown has more than 18,100 employees globally, with over 500 retail locations in over 80 countries.
"Universal Technical Institute's Early Employment Program supports Crown's commitment to nurturing top-tier talent," said Craig Everman, vice president of branch operations at Crown Equipment. "Their training programs provide a great foundation for service technicians and enhance Crown's ability to tap into a skilled pool of well-prepared professionals to provide outstanding customer support. Participating in the Early Employment Program offers Universal Technical Institute graduates the opportunity to get a head start on a successful career with Crown."
