UTI-Sacramento Celebrates 20th Anniversary

More than 13,000 Graduates Have Trained for Careers in Skilled Trades and Transportation

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the transportation, skilled trades, electrical, and energy division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., today announced the 20th anniversary of its Sacramento campus.  

Since opening in 2005, more than 13,300 graduates have trained at the 117,000-square-foot campus, launching careers across the transportation and skilled trades industries. The campus began with UTI's core automotive and diesel programs and has since expanded its offerings. 

"As we celebrate 20 years in Sacramento, we're proud of the quality programs, dedicated instructors, and student success that have defined this campus," said Tracy Lorenz, UTI Division President. "The campus's recognition in 2024 as a  School of Excellence by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) affirms that legacy, and it inspires us to build on this foundation to prepare even more students for rewarding technical careers in the years ahead."

"UTI-Sacramento has become known for providing the hands-on, career-focused training that students are seeking as more people turn to the skilled trades for rewarding career opportunities," said Campus President Tess Kraiker. "Our faculty remain as committed today as they were 20 years ago to teaching the skills employers demand and supporting the long-term success of our students and graduates."

Today, UTI-Sacramento offers Associates of Occupational Studies (AOS) degrees in Automotive Technology II and Automotive & Diesel Technology II, with options for manufacturer-specific training such as Ford FACT. Students can also pursue diploma programs in Diesel, Welding and Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR). 

UTI-Sacramento works closely with local and national employers to support graduate career opportunities. Partners include BMW, Ford Motor Company, Mercedes-Benz, Penske, CarMax, and many others across the automotive, diesel, and equipment industries. For more information on UTI, please visit uti.edu. 

About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. 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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