Robert Bosch has signed a five-year sponsorship agreement with Universal Technical Institute (UTI) to provide automotive parts, equipment and training support at all UTI campuses nationwide.
“This partnership will enhance our efforts to train students using the latest products, materials, tools and technologies and equip them with the skills employers are looking for,” said Dennis Hendrix, vice president of industry alliances at Universal Technical Institute. “Our partnership with Bosch will assist our graduates in building successful careers in the growing transportation industry.”
Under the agreement Bosch will provide discounts and rebates making it easier for instructors at UTI campus location to obtain Bosch products, the company said. In addition, each campus will have the opportunity to quality for a $1,000 annual credit.
Bosch will also launch Lunch and Learn sessions at UTI campuses and host one-day Bosch Xperience mobile training stops. Through the Lunch and Learn program Bosch employees will present sessions to educate UTI students and faculty on the latest industry technology innovations and products, Bosch shared. The Bosch Xperience puts a group of six participants in a virtual workshop where they work through a series of real-world vehicle problem scenarios, the company said.
“The whole aftermarket community has a responsibility to assist in training and equipping the next generation of automotive and diesel technicians,” said Odd Joergenrud, regional president for Bosch’s aftermarket division. “Bosch is aligned with the mission of the UTI organization and is very pleased to have this opportunity to show our support to both UTI and the automotive aftermarket.”
In addition to its five-year sponsorship agreement, Bosch has also extended its tuition assistance and part-time employment program for UTI’s Lisle, Ill., campus through the UTI Foundation.
Twenty give “Accelerate” tuition awards of $1,000 will be given to UTI-Leslie campus students who demonstrate great financial hardship.
The company also funds UTI Foundation’s “Pedal to the Metal” program. Through this program students can apply for a $500 scholarship and the opportunity to participate in a three-month paid internship at a local Bosch Car Service center.
