The ceremony, attended by ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ representatives, UTI Dallas students, faculty and community members, underscored the opportunities that are available for students when partnerships between schools like UTI and key industry leaders like ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ are formed.
βThis new classroom reflects our commitment to advancing technology and fostering academic excellence,β said Jesus Mirando, UTI Dallas Campus President. βWe extend our gratitude to ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ for their instrumental support in making this endeavor a reality.β
In 2010, during the Dallas campus' establishment, ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ was the first to pioneer a partnership with the Institute this way. Over the years, this space has been a hub for students aspiring to enter the dynamic world of transportation, logistics and technology. Fast forward to today, and the dedication ceremony marked the next chapter in this longstanding collaboration and a renewed commitment to innovation in the field of technical education.
The relationship between the Institute and ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ is a source of encouragement for students aspiring to enter the field, offering them a promising pathway by combining academic insights with the practical exposure needed for future success.
Sal Boemia, ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ south-central area maintenance manager, and Jeff Hunt, ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ south-central region vice president of field maintenance, both spoke passionately about the significance of investing in education and the pride they felt in being part of a decade-long collaboration. They emphasized the crucial role that technical institutes play in shaping the future workforce, especially in industries with a significant need for skilled professionals. for diesel service technicians and mechanics are projected each year, on average, over the next decade.
βWhen this opportunity first came about a decade ago, it was a natural extension of our belief in the power of education,β said Hunt. βWeβre thrilled to continue our collaboration with the Institute, empowering the next generation of professionals and actively drawing in top talent to fuel ongoing advancements in the field.β
ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ has a longstanding relationship with many UTI campuses across the nation and works with leading technical schools and related organizations such as SkillsUSA and the TechForce Foundation to meet its growing demand for diesel technicians. Due to the Dallas campusβs central location, ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ has recruited numerous graduates from the Institution for all its locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As of this Spring, ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ has hired nearly 4,000 graduates from UTI institutes nationally.
operates and maintains one of the industryβs largest fleets with its truck maintenance technician workforce comprising about 10,400 of the companyβs 42,400-plus associates. Visit ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½βs career sites: and to learn more about diesel and body shop technician careers and to apply for openings across North America.
By: Move Ahead Staff