Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Expands Supercross Intern Program with Chapparal Honda L&Mc Racing

Team owners, Jeremy McGrath and Larry Brooks, build on long-standing relationship with MMI

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – December 14, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI), the leading provider of motorcycle technical education training, is proud to announce Chapparal Honda L&Mc Racing as its 2013 MMI Supercross Intern Program partner. L&Mc Racing, owned by Supercross champion, Jeremy McGrath and well-known team manager, Larry Brooks , joins as the fourth team to work with MMI’s Intern Program.

“We’ve hired MMI grads in the past, and while we know what they are capable of, we also know how hard it is to break into this industry,” said Brooks. “This program is about opening up as many doors as we can for MMI graduates, and giving back to the industry that gave so much to us.”

Beginning in 2013, the intern program will give MMI graduates the opportunity to spend a race weekend with a professional Supercross team to see firsthand the inner workings of a race team.  The interns will partner with the teams’ technicians and get a chance to work on race bikes.

“The volunteer intern program was created with the idea of providing an in-road for MMI graduates to the race industry,” said Jocelyn Omen, enthusiast segment manager for MMI. “The chance to bring the program to such a well-respected team that already employs three MMI graduates was something we jumped on. Five MMI graduates were employed last year through the program and our partner, BTO.com/BBMX, and we hope to continue that success with Chaparral Honda.”

MMI has had a long-standing relationship with Jeremy McGrath through the MMI/Jeremy McGrath Scholarship that began in 2004. The scholarship provides $20,000 in scholarship money to three lucky recipients, to be used at the MMI training facilities located in Orlando, Fla. and Phoenix, Ariz.

Those interested in applying for the 2013 MMI/ Jeremy McGrath scholarship may enter by uploading a video of why they deserve the scholarship to
http://www.youtube.com/McGrathscholarship
. Entrants are encouraged to be creative in their video submissions through song, dance, comedy, etc. Deadline for entries is April 19, 2013.

For more information on MMI’s Intern Program head to www.uti.edu/Events/Internships, and follow the latest news on MMI through Facebook at www.facebook.com/MMImotorcycle and Twitter at www.twitter.com/MMItweet.

About Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI)

Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI), is a division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), a leading provider of technical education training for students seeking careers as professional automotive, collision repair, diesel, marine and motorcycle technicians. With campuses located in Phoenix, Ariz. and Orlando, Fla., MMI is supported and equipped by all six major motorcycle manufacturers – American Honda, American Suzuki, BMW, Harley-Davidson Motor Co., Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA and Yamaha Motor Corp. USA. Visit www.uti.edu for more information.

SOURCE: Universal Technical Institute

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Universal Technical Institute Reports Cooperation in Governmental Inquiries

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – July 23, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), the leading provider of automotive technician training, announced today that the United States Department of Justice has notified the Company that it is the subject of a preliminary investigation concerning Federal False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. Section 3729 et seq.) claims.  The Company understands that a former employee alleged UTI’s compensation of its enrollment counselors violated the “incentive compensation ban” of Title IV of the Higher Education Act, amongst other potential violations allegedly occurring over a number of years.  The Company intends to fully cooperate with the DOJ’s preliminary investigation.  There are no requests for production of documents to date.  Pursuant to applicable law and the United States’ request, UTI cannot make further disclosures concerning this matter.

The same former employee who made allegations subject to the aforementioned DOJ preliminary investigation also filed a complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor, alleging retaliatory employment practices in violation of the whistleblower provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  The Company received a request from the DOL in May 2012 to furnish documents and other information in response to this complaint.  The Company believes that the former employee was properly terminated based upon failure of performance and not for any illegal or retaliatory reason, and it intends to vigorously defend the claims asserted.  The Company has timely provided the information requested by the government and will continue to cooperate fully with the DOL.

About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) is the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. With more than 160,000 graduates in its 47-year history, UTI offers undergraduate degree, diploma and certificate programs at 11 campuses across the United States, as well as manufacturer-specific training programs at dedicated training centers. Through its campus-based school system, UTI provides specialized post-secondary education programs under the banner of several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI). To learn more about UTI and its training services, log on to www.uti.edu.

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SOURCE: Universal Technical Institute, Inc.

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Industry Equipment, Input in the Classroom Means Trained Technicians Ready to Work

Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki provide product and curriculum for students

PHOENIX, AZ – April 5, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -  Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) has recently added a significant amount of training aids to its manufacturer-specific training programs. Harley-Davidson® and Kawasaki Motors have contributed more than 300 motorsports units to the MMI Phoenix and Orlando campuses, which students will work on directly in the labs.

Harley-Davidson donated more than 65 H-D motorcycles and more than 200 H-D engines to MMI in late 2011. Harley-Davidson and MMI also collaborated to develop hands-on training that is in alignment with Harley-Davidson University® PHD training and will help prepare the students for entry-level positions at Harley-Davidson dealership service departments.  The Harley-Davidson PHD Program is a system specifically designed by the factory to keep professional dealership technicians current with the latest technology and service procedures. The large donation of bikes and engines will be placed into service training within the Harley-Davison Elective at both MMI campuses.

In addition, Kawasaki Motors recently donated 35 units consisting of motorcycles, ATVs, mules and watercraft.  These will be used in the Kawasaki sponsored, supported and equipped 12 week K-Tech Specialist Elective training program in Orlando and Phoenix.  With this type of support from Kawasaki, MMI K-Tech graduates will be better prepared for entry-level technician positions as they start their careers at Kawasaki dealerships across the nation.

“These donations showcase the quality of the MMI programs and the professionalism of its graduates,” said Dennis Hendrix, director of national accounts. “The support received from these partners assists MMI in preparing its graduates for entry-level technician positions within each of the specific brands across the nation.”

To learn more about all of UTI’s technical training offerings, visit www.uti.edu

About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.:
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) is the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. With more than 160,000 graduates in its 47-year history, UTI offers undergraduate degree, diploma and certificate programs at 11 campuses across the United States, as well as manufacturer-specific training programs at dedicated training centers. Through its campus-based school system, UTI provides specialized post-secondary education programs under the banner of several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI).

SOURCE: Universal Technical Institute, Inc.

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UTI Foundation’s National Drive to Succeed Video Competition

Rewards Three High School Seniors with Scholarships
And Three High School Auto Shops with Upgrades

Competition Generates 20,000 Votes on Facebook®

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – January 23, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – The Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation’s Drive To Succeed Video Competition received entries from around the country. The Drive To Succeed Judging Committee narrowed down the video pool to eight finalists in the contest’s two categories – Why I Want to be a Technician and Why My High School Auto Shop Needs a Make-Over.  The videos were then posted on Facebook® for popular voting from January 11-18, 2012, and nearly 20,000 votes were received for the 16 finalists. Through the Drive To Succeed video contest, the UTI Foundation awarded $80,000 in scholarships and prizes to the following winners:

Why My High School Auto Shop Needs a Make-Over – winners receive tools, equipment and shop upgrades thanks to sponsors like Universal Technical Institute, Snap-On® and Bridgestone/Firestone.

• $25,000 – First Place – Oak Lawn High School – Oak Lawn, IL – with 3,320 votes
• $10,000 – Second Place – Wayne Hills High School – Wayne, NJ – with 2,483 votes
• $5,000 – Third Place – Washington High School – Freemont, CA – with 2,365 votes

Why I Want to Be a Technician – winners receive a scholarship to attend any of the 11 Universal Technical Institute campuses across the country.

• $25,000 – First Place – Julio Cesar Romero, Tri-Rivers Career Center – Marion, OH – with 2,431 votes
• $10,000 – Second Place – Matthew Lewis, Union County High School – Union, SC – with 2,347 votes
• $5,000 – Third Place – Maxwell Platt, Nashville High School – Nashville, AR – with 430 votes

“The Drive To Succeed video competition is all about turning dreams into reality for deserving students,” said Veronica Meury, vice president and executive director, UTI Foundation. “The competition celebrates the passion and creativity that students invest in the videos and encourages a spirit of collaboration. The imagination we see in the videos is only a small representation of the ambition and excellence for which UTI students are known.”

The Why I Want to Be a Technician Contest was open to high school seniors across the country interested in careers as professional automotive, motorcycle, diesel, collision repair, marine and NASCAR technicians. High school students and instructors could enter the Why My High School Auto Shop Needs a Make-Over. Each entrant completed a video explaining Why I Want to Be a Technician or Why My High School Auto Shop Needs a Make-Over.

Winning videos can be viewed on the UTI Foundation’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/utifoundation.

The video competition is a kick-off to an annual fund-raising event, Drive To Succeed, taking place at the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving on March 31, 2012 in Chandler, Arizona.

About UTI Foundation:
The UTI Foundation, a 501(c)(3) Arizona nonprofit, is the umbrella organization for all Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) not-for-profit initiatives and is dedicated to raising funds to support and encourage technical education for the automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle, marine, NASCAR and other transportation industries through scholarships, grants, career development and other special programs.  For more information, visit www.utifoundation.net.

About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.:
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) is the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. With more than 150,000 graduates in its 46-year history, UTI offers undergraduate degree, diploma and certificate programs at 11 campuses across the United States, as well as manufacturer-specific training programs at dedicated training centers. Through its campus-based school system, UTI provides specialized post-secondary education programs under the banner of several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI). To learn more about UTI and its training services, log on to www.uti.edu.

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Pearson Selected to Provide Learning Management System for Universal Technical Institute, Inc.

Thousands of students to benefit from customized program designed to increase access, improve student engagement

DENVER, CO – September 12, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Pearson today announced that it has been selected by Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) to be the new learning management system provider for UTI’s blended learning curriculum, a program that merges the advantages of modern learning technologies with the benefits of hands-on training by UTI instructors.  UTI is a leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians.

UTI will use Pearson LearningStudio, the online learning platform, and EQUELLA, Pearson’s digital content repository.  UTI’s blended learning curriculum includes in-class lab time, instructor-led classroom time and interactive online lessons.  Starting in early 2012, the new learning management solution will be introduced at the UTI-Dallas/Ft. Worth campus, and eventually to all ten UTI automotive campuses.

Pearson is designing a highly customized learning management solution for UTI that, in addition to Pearson LearningStudio, includes: Enterprise Reporting to monitor and analyze student performance; Exam Guard to create a secure online testing environment; eCourse Evaluation which allows unlimited surveys and course evaluations; the EQUELLA repository to store, manage and share all of UTI’s digital learning assets and content; and a customized gradebook.

“The delivery of our dynamic curriculum, which includes a blend of intensive hands on, classroom and interactive online learning environments, required a comprehensive, robust learning management system with the scale, analytics and reliability to support our training model,” said Tom Riggs, Senior Vice President of Operations at UTI.  ”By partnering with Pearson, we can ensure that our students have the resources they need to fully engage in this unique training environment.”

“Thousands of students rely on UTI to get the workforce training they need for meaningful careers,” said Matt Leavy, CEO of Pearson eCollege.  ”The solution we are building for UTI leverages our technologies for a custom-made program that offers flexible curriculum delivery to meet the educational needs of their students.”

About Pearson

Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, has global reach and market-leading businesses in education, business information and consumer publishing (NYSE: PSO). The company provides innovative print and digital education materials, including personalized learning programs such as MyLab and Mastering; educational services including custom publishing; and content-independent platforms including the EQUELLA digital repository and Pearson LearningStudio online learning platform. For more information, visit www.pearsoned.com.

Media Contact: Susan Aspey, susan.aspey@pearson.com or 1-800-745-8489

About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.

Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) is the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. With more than 150,000 graduates in its 46-year history, UTI offers undergraduate degree, diploma and certificate programs at 11 campuses across the United States, as well as manufacturer-specific training programs at dedicated training centers. Through its campus-based school system, UTI provides specialized post-secondary education programs under the banner of several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI). To learn more about UTI and its training services, log on to www.uti.edu.

Media Contact: Tina Miller, tmiller@uti.edu or 1-623-445-0943

SOURCE: Pearson

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Universal Technical Institute Schedules Fiscal 2011 Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – July 6, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), the leading provider of automotive technician training, announced today that it will report its financial results for the fiscal 2011 third quarter ended June 30, 2011, on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, after market close.  UTI will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on the same day to discuss its fiscal 2011 third quarter financial results and operating performance.  The conference call will feature chief executive officer Kimberly McWaters and president and chief financial officer Eugene Putnam.

To participate in the live call, investors are invited to dial (412) 858-4600 or (800) 860-2442.  A live webcast of the call will be available via the Universal Technical Institute investor relations website at
http://uti.investorroom.com
.  Please go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software.  The conference call will also be archived for 60 days at
http://uti.investorroom.com/
or the replay can be accessed through August 8, 2011 by dialing 412-317-0088 or 877-344-7529 and entering pass code 451826#.

About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.:

Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) is the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. With more than 150,000 graduates in its 46-year history, UTI offers undergraduate degree, diploma and certificate programs at 11 campuses across the United States, as well as manufacturer-specific training programs at dedicated training centers. Through its campus-based school system, UTI provides specialized post-secondary education programs under the banner of several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI). To learn more about UTI and its training services, log on to www.uti.edu.

SOURCE: Universal Technical Institute, Inc.

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Universal Technical Institute Students and Instructors Featured in High-Octane MTV2 Reality Show

Burnout: The Ultimate Drag Race Challenge Premieres June 25 at 12:00 p.m.(EDT)

PHOENIX, AZ – June 22, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – As the smell of burning rubber and gasoline fill the air, an engine revs and two cars rocket down the quarter-mile track, racing to the finish – this is Burnout: The Ultimate Drag Race Challenge. Ushering in a new class of reality show, Burnout is a nine-part MTV2 reality series that follows two teams of students and instructors from Universal Technical Institute (UTI) as they battle against each other in a test of skill, persistence and dedication to see who can build the fastest drag car with just 100 hours of build time.

Hosted by drag race legend Clay Millican and freestyle motocross and off-road racer Carey Hart, the action-packed series follows 20 UTI students and four instructors as they participate in challenges and work together to build a drag car from the ground up, all while working feverishly to source parts, keep up on schoolwork and maintain their everyday lives. It all leads up to a final race to determine the winning team, coming down to two cars and just ten seconds on the strip.

Fueled by competitive drive and bragging rights, each episode features the teams competing in various timed challenges, from unbolting engines to diagnosing clip cars, for the opportunity to add more time to their team clock. The premise is simple – win a challenge and win more build time for your team or lose a challenge and along with it precious hours. The winning team will earn scholarships and cash prizes, while the losing team’s car gets crushed.

Burnout: The Ultimate Drag Race Challenge premieres at 12:00 pm(EDT) on Saturday, June 25 on MTV2. Check local listings for more details or visit
http://www.uti.edu/Burnout
.

About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.:

Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) is the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. With more than 150,000 graduates in its 46-year history, UTI offers undergraduate degree, diploma and certificate programs at 11 campuses across the United States, as well as manufacturer-specific training programs at dedicated training centers. Through its campus-based school system, UTI provides specialized post-secondary education programs under the banner of several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI). To learn more about UTI and its training services, log on to www.uti.edu.

SOURCE: Universal Technical Institute, Inc.

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Universal Technical Institute to Present at the 13th Annual Credit Suisse Global Services Conference

PHOENIX, AZ – March 1, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), the leading provider of automotive technician training, will be presenting at the 13th Annual Credit Suisse Global Services Conference at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Ariz. on Monday, March 14, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. PST.  Kim McWaters, president and chief executive officer, and Eugene Putnam, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will be presenting.  A webcast of the presentation will be posted on the UTI investor relations website at
http://uti.investorroom.com/
.  An audio recording of the presentation will be archived and available following the event.

About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.

Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) is the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians.  During the past 45 years, UTI has graduated more than 140,000 students. The organization offers undergraduate degree, diploma and certificate programs at 11 campuses across the United States, as well as manufacturer-specific training programs at dedicated training centers.  Through its campus-based school system, UTI provides specialized post-secondary education programs under the banner of several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI).

For more information about Universal Technical Institute, Inc. and its training programs, visit www.uti.edu.

SOURCE: Universal Technical Institute, Inc.

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Universal Technical Institute, Inc. and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Announce Partnership

CHICAGO, IL – January 26, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. have announced plans to offer Honda’s Professional Automotive Career Training (P.A.C.T.) program at a UTI campus beginning this summer.

The program will be offered at UTI’s Glendale Heights, Ill. campus, and will be the only P.A.C.T. training location in the Metropolitan Chicago area.

Prior to participating in Honda P.A.C.T., students must complete UTI’s core automotive program. During P.A.C.T. coursework, students will have the opportunity to complete factory maintenance and repair section certifications in several areas, including Express Service, General Maintenance, Electrical Repair, Engine Repair, Transmission Repair, Fuel System Repair, Air Conditioning Repair, Steering & Suspension Repair, and Brake Repair. Upon completion of the program, a student will have completed a minimum of 63 weeks of training and be eligible for entry-level employment with participating Honda and Acura dealers.

“Many of our Honda and Acura dealers in the greater Chicago area already hire technicians from UTI. Because the dealers are in full support of this school, the P.A.C.T. program will have a head start to a successful implementation and recognize UTI as the area dealer’s choice for trained technicians,” said James Roach, Senior Vice President, Parts and Service Operations at American Honda. “The program will provide our dealers with professional Honda or Acura certified technicians, which many of our dealers would welcome, adding great value to our automotive service organization.”

“It is with great pleasure that we announce this addition to the UTI and American Honda relationship,” said Greg Dickson, UTI’s vice president of customer solutions and advanced training.  “American Honda and its associated automobile brands have a tremendous reputation in the marketplace and we are honored to be chosen to administer the P.A.C.T. training at UTI to service both its Honda and Acura dealers.”

UTI holds a long-standing history of training programs with American Honda and has offered Honda training for more than 24 years at UTI’s Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and for 14 years at UTI’s Marine Mechanics Institute.

About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.:

Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) is the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. With more than 140,000 graduates in its 45-year history, UTI offers undergraduate degree, diploma and certificate programs at 11 campuses across the United States, as well as manufacturer-specific training programs at dedicated training centers. Through its campus-based school system, UTI provides specialized post-secondary education programs under the banner of several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI).

SOURCE: Universal Technical Institute, Inc.

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Universal Technical Institute Schedules Fiscal 2011 First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call

PHOENIX, AZ – January 10, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), the leading provider of automotive technician training, announced today that it will report its financial results for the fiscal 2011 first quarter ended Dec. 31, 2010, on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, after market close.  UTI will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the same day to discuss its fiscal 2011 first quarter financial results and operating performance.  The conference call will feature president and chief executive officer Kimberly McWaters and executive vice president and chief financial officer Eugene Putnam.

To participate in the live call, investors are invited to dial (412) 858-4600 or (800) 860-2442.  A live webcast of the call will be available via the Universal Technical Institute investor relations website at
http://uti.investorroom.com/
.  Please go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software.  The conference call will also be archived for 60 days at
http://uti.investorroom.com/
or the replay can be accessed through Feb. 15, 2011 by dialing 412-317-0088 or 877-344-7529 and entering pass code 447284.

About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.:

Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) is the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians.  During the past 45 years, UTI has graduated more than 140,000 students. The organization offers undergraduate degree, diploma and certificate programs at 11 campuses across the United States, as well as manufacturer-specific training programs at dedicated training centers.  Through its campus-based school system, UTI provides specialized post-secondary education programs under the banner of several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI).

For more information about Universal Technical Institute, Inc. and its training programs, visit www.uti.edu.

SOURCE: Universal Technical Institute, Inc.

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