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Universal Technical Institute Expands UTI-Dallas Campus

The Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) has announced a major expansion of its Dallas campus as part of its North Star strategy, aimed at enhancing workforce education and tackling the skilled labor shortage facing America today. This initiative will significantly increase the campus's capacity and introduce new technical training programs starting in early 2026.

New Training Programs

As part of the expansion, the UTI-Dallas campus will add several aviation and electrical training programs, as well as HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) Technician courses. These additions will bring the total enrollment capacity to nearly 2,400 students, providing them with crucial vocational skills sought by employers in the area.

The new offerings will include:

• - Airframe and Powerplant Education
• - HVACR Technician Programs
• - Electrical, Electronics and Industrial Technology Courses
• - Electrical and Industrial Maintenance Technology
• - Electrical, Robotics and Automation Technology
• - Electrical and Wind Turbine Technology

These programs are pending regulatory approvals and are designed to align with industry needs, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to start their careers quickly.

Meeting a Critical Need

Todd Hitchcock, the Corporate Chief Operating Officer of UTI, emphasizes the importance of the expansion: “There is incredible demand for workforce training programs—employers are seeking to quickly fill their talent pipelines, while students are increasingly considering alternative education routes that offer meaningful careers.” The increased programs at UTI-Dallas are a direct response to these sentiments, underscoring the commitment to supply skilled professionals to meet employer demands.

A State-of-the-Art Facility

The newly expanded UTI-Dallas will feature a modern 30,000-square-foot building near the current Irving location, enhancing the already robust educational environment established since the campus opened in 2010. This new facility reflects UTI's commitment to providing state-of-the-art training equipment and learning environments that foster student success.

Tracy Lorenz, President of UTI Division, expressed excitement about the Dallas market: “Dallas is a dynamic, fast-growing region with strong demand for skilled professionals. We look forward to strengthening our partnerships with local employers to ensure their workforce needs are met and to further bolster the local economy.”

Continuing Investment in Texas

The expansion aligns with UTI’s broader strategy to bolster education in Texas, where the company operates several campuses, including UTI-Austin and UTI-Houston. In 2026, a new campus will open in San Antonio, specifically focused on skilled trades, further fueling the company's investment in training the next generation of technicians and tradespeople.

The multi-year North Star strategy aims for growth, diversification, and optimization, with targets to open two new campuses annually from 2026 to 2029 and introduce innovative programs at existing locations.

About Universal Technical Institute

Founded in 1965, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a leading provider of workforce solutions. By offering quality educational programs through its diverse campuses, UTI prepares students for successful careers in high-demand fields including transportation, skilled trades, and healthcare via its partner Concorde Career Colleges. With a commitment to educational excellence and community engagement, UTI is poised to continue shaping the future of workforce education across the nation.

For those interested in learning more about the UTI Dallas campus or the programs it offers, detailed information is available at www.uti.edu.