PHOENIX -- Technical education provider Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has signed a training contract with Nissan North America, Inc. The nine-week elective training is scheduled to begin during the summer of fiscal 2006 and is planned to be offered at the existing UTI locations in Houston, TX; Orlando, FL; and Mooresville, NC.

As part of the contracts Nissan plans to equip the elective with specialized training aids and tools. Students who successfully complete their training will be eligible to receive credit within the Nissan Technician Certification system.

Kim McWaters, president and chief executive officer of Universal Technical Institute, commented, "The company is pleased to announce UTI's new relationship with Nissan to provide a nine week elective program at three UTI locations. A key component of our strategy includes the development of new relationships that provide value to our industry customers and our students. Students who opt to take this type of specialty training will have greater opportunities to obtain top jobs using their specialty skills. In turn, Nissan benefits from a more proficient entry-level technician trained specifically to meet their needs. We are excited to add Nissan to our list of valued customers at UTI."

For more information about UTI, go to: uticorp.com .

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