[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12188]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE'S 25-YEAR ANNIVERSARY COMMENDATION

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                          HON. TAMMY DUCKWORTH

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 23, 2013

  Ms. DUCKWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following.
  Whereas, for 48 years, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has been 
the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking 
careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, 
motorcycle and marine technicians, with 11 campuses across the country; 
and
  Whereas, on July 18, 1988, the first class at the Glendale Heights, 
Illinois campus convened, and since then the campus has grown and 
expanded; and
  Whereas, since the first class convened, more than 19,000 students 
have graduated from the Illinois campus, ready to enter the workforce 
and obtain jobs in industry; and
  Whereas, since opening, UTI's Illinois campus has expanded its 
advanced manufacturing training programs; and
  Whereas, UTI's Illinois campus attracts students and families from 
across the Midwest, drawing half of its students from 100 miles or more 
away; and
  Whereas, UTI provides its students with the career training necessary 
to succeed, including placing an emphasis on technical expertise, 
professionalism and personal responsibility; and
  Whereas, four out of five UTI graduates find jobs in their field of 
studies within a year of graduation; and
  Whereas, UTI produces nearly $50 million in direct and indirect 
economic benefits for the region and state annually, according to a 
recent economic impact study. Now, therefore, be it
  Resolved, that we do hereby celebrate the 25-year anniversary of 
UTI's Illinois campus and commend them for their commitment to the 
community and to career-focused education.

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