This school has done nothing but suck ever dollar out of my life. I paid 10,000 out of my own pocket, on top of 30,000 dollar loan hoping for a better future. I attended for a little over a year with no problems. Passed all my classes. But this is wear it gets nasty. I had to take a year off. I let them know of my time being off and everything was ok. 100 dollar re-enrollment fee when i was to return. So happy to return you go threw normal steps, student services, accounting, then finally finical aid department. With all the paperwork signed shirts bought, glasses, boots ect i find out they hiked up the tuition 3177.00!! And wants seven payments of 454.00 for seven months! Now im a hard working butcher who works from 6 to 6 with a family. I have a house payment, car payment and all of life other bills. 454.00 is unrealistic for me. Needless to say im f***ed. No certs, no job placement, nothing. I HIGHLY dont recommend this school. Its about them not the students. And let me add. I was taking night classes. 7:15 to 12:05. When i was trying to re-enroll i found out they changed the time to 7:30 to 12:30. Leaving anyone who WORKS ALL DAY 5 hours of sleep if you are lucky! And ohhh one more thing. Night people only have tell 8 with the office for help. You pay the same as everyone else but you get the small end of the stick at the end of the day. read more

If you are considering using yelp to influence a majority of your choice, I say don't. Most of the reviews on here are not accurate at all. I am a current student at this school and loving it. All the posts on here saying the staff doesn't care about you couldn't be more wrong. If anything they care a bit too much haha. they will hunt you down and even excuse you from class so you have everything in order. like some of the posts above said already, this is a trade school, meaning you can't treat it like your run of the mill community college where you can skip classes and just show up for the finals. they take professionalism (punctuality, manners, ect) very seriously. reason why I gave them a 4 out of 5 stars is because (me being prior military) it's a bit hard for me to not curse haha (yeah I know) but over all this school is filled with extremely knowledgeable staff members, have a few kinks they can smoothen out (ex. lesson plans (which are power point based) with typos and wrong pictures going along with statements, and how some of the questions are grammatically incorrect for the answers they are looking for. besides those little things which im sure they will fix as time goes by this school is perfect for anyone who is interested in finding a career in any type of combustion engine vehicle. EDIT: few months further in and I still stand by what I said before but would like to add that Student Services is a joke (as a department) when it comes to financial aid, education, employment and accounting school is good but student services is just horrible. They should rename their department "information" because that's all they do. There is no "serving" going on in the least. The point of student services (in my opinion) is to help the students still attend school when during a special circumstance. Such as new employment, family emergencies and so on. But all these staff members do are recite the rules to yiu with no further explanation. They should obviously not break the rules but have the authority to bend them according to certain facts specific to the student. If all they are going to do when a student comes to them with an issue is repeat the rules to said student then they might as well fire everyone there expect for one person that can tell the students "yes" or "no" which is as depth as they go with their explanations. If I had to compare my experience with student services with anything else in my life, it would be the dmv. "You need these papers, oh really? Well shit happens, NEXT!" read more

I graduated in 2009, 30k in debt, didn't really learn anything about cars that I didn't already know. The instructors were very unprofessional. I regret going here. I should have dropped out when I had the chance, but I'm not a quitter. I graduated and made $9.00 for a long time. If you can, take an auto shop class at a community college. Avoid this place. I am trying to get a student loan forgiveness plan. I was 18 years old, couldn't get a loan for a house, but I could sign my life away for $30k to go to an unprofessional tech school. read more

Cons: Dont waste you time, especially if you're a veteran. The BAH sucks. Go to a school more towards LA.( I make $3k in BAH at LA film school.) If you're enrolled right now. Drop out asap! Go to college. Get a degree. Not a certificate of completion. 95% of the time I'm studying off youtube. I never used the textbooks. The pins they gave you to put on your badge are a bunch of lies. (As a matter of fact they make you look like their poster boy bitch.) The administration is a joke at UTI. They care little to nothing about your individual progress needs like finding a job. The only times the Fupas will pull out of class is if they need you to pay your bills so they can afford to stuff their fat faces with subway. I've changed career paths. The president of the school cares nothing about you and will send you a generic "I'm sorry about your experience" message. Like he/she/it/ze or orwhateverpronounitperfers's about to do after I post this. For regular students its gonna be tough to pay back your student loans. So let me make this clear... PLEASE DO NOT LET THEM SCAM YOU INTO THIS SCHOOL LIKE THEY DID TO ME! New people. If you have a gut feeling of being unsure about this school, you're right. Leave! LEAVE! go to college. Pro: they got a dickey's bbq pit up the street. I'd give that shit a 5 stars. The lil old lady was super nice! read more

Avoid this place , only thing you get from this school in debt, went there 2013 basically didn't learn nothing what I all ready knew from the automotive industry ... my issue with this school is they promise you everything and you end up with no help .. they took out loans with out your consent or knowledge what so ever.... from 28k loans to still owning 80 percent of this loan .. I ended up not working in the automotive industry because so much in debt you get ... buying tools etc from all the folks I went to school probably 3 out 10 are still working in the automotive industry and still paying there loans .... uti is just a cash and grab ... so stay clear from them read more

I have not had an issue with this school. I graduated in 2011. I do not regret any time spent there. Most of the teachers were awesome and willing to spend personal time to explain something that was addressed but not clear to a person. I went through school giving it My 100 percent. And I got accepted into the PTAP( Porsche MSAT) became a certified Porsche technician. I was very successful and made a lot of money with Porsche. I currently work for crown lift trucks. Took a pay raise and started with an awesome company. UTI has set me up for success and opened doors I could not have bee given a chance to walk through without UTI. I owe my success to my hard work and dedication and the doors opened by UTI. I also want to thank Scott Velasquez for helping me through the recruiting process and any questions I had thereafter being enrolled into UTI. read more

This so called "school" is a complete waste of time and money. Bravo for the 2% of people that actually completed the silly so called course they offer at these lame "schools". The funny thing is you DO NOT NEED THIS SCHOOL TO GET AN ENTRY LEVEL JOB IN AN AUTOMOTIVE SHOP OR DEALERSHIP!!! You can simply apply for a job and they will train you. Dont waste your time, or money. Trust me, you will waste a ton of both and be in no better place than before you started. Hundreds, even thousands of former students that attended that sheep farm feel the same way i do and are doing anything but automechanics. I lost my love for cars after enrolling in their program....i wish i never stepped foot in that place. Do your due diligence. Do not believe anything the recruiters tell you. They only care about putting you in debt. You will thank me later....good luck read more

I would give ZERO STARS if I could. The Long Beach, CA location is horrendous! DO NOT WASTE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY ON THEM. They have not been able to adjust their schooling to hybrid online at all. My boyfriend had his schedule changed IN THE MIDDLE OF A COURSE WITHOUT BEING NOTIFIED! His instructor just said "your not on my list this week anymore" and made him leave. The fix didn't get fixed until a WEEK LATER after three absences that we had to fight for him to get excused since it was THEIR MISTAKE! There is NO ACCOUNTABILITY held at this location. It's always the students fault which is NOT TRUE! It takes two sides for a successful education, which comes from the student and the facility. Unfortunately, the facility DOES NOT HELP THEIR STUDENTS. My list is so long for all the errors they have done. AWFUL! Also, they don't even notify you if you failed a class, they just keep you going on to other courses, wow.... read more

I was a Automotive Tech/ SMOG student here, the school is one of the nicest around for automotive. The downside is their management. I attended here for 2 days before the Pandemic shut us out( start date was March 16), I was not able to drop the program immediately because their staff would not answer the phone or open the door to speak with you. I tried calling dozens of times, sent emails, and all with delayed responses or varying answers. I have debt for attending 2 days of school, and 5 weeks of online cookie cutter courses. Not only that but they changed the lab times drastically without your approval and they expected you to attend, they'll charge you even if you don't attend them. It took me about a month to be able to drop the program after calling everyday (Began Calling in May, did not get officially dropped until July 6, which I was charged for until said date) In conclusion I am being charged for something I did not receive, that being a fair and proper education. read more

You're better off getting an entry level job at an auto body shop/mechanic shop/ diesel shop and working your way up from the bottom. Don't waste your money or GI Bill like I am. This place has turned into a joke. I did the welding program here and have had nothing but bad experiences trying to get ahold of anyone since this COVID thing went down. They have students in person and a full staff inside but won't let you talk to them in person ‍ I have a million questions and no one has any answers! Run, run away and work your way up instead of spending 40K and a year of full time schooling. read more

I graduated UTI IN 2021 and started 2019 the teachers are very nice and helpful they want you to succeed in the field and I felt I learned a lot going to this school thanks to the teachers but the student services department is one of the worst to deal with they will mess up your schedule or not have a class you need because it's out of their own convenience but the school other wise is way too expensive for what you get I would give it a 1 star review but do to the teachers being excellent it gets 3 starts read more

Incredible school ,all about hands on learning. Anybody who wants to succeed can, as long as their grades and attendance are there. I see a lot of people gainfully employed because of the training they recieved. If you go to the schools- New Tech events, or go to the Alumni Job board you can find employers who have posted their openings. I give them a 5/5 read more

Worst 30 k ever spent, being pressured to sing up and 14 years later still defaulted on my student loan, nothing you can not learn either working in the field and being hired as a lube tech, along my years in the field many techs are willing to teach you if you are willing to learn, or a couple of technical classes at a regular college are way cheaper than going to this school, all they care is to get your money and don't give a crap how you will pay it in the future, they advertise 100k plus a year but all you be making in the industry is between 30k to 60k, take this advise and spend your money at another school. read more

This school need to be investigated by FBI or Federal government for it bullshit and illegal act if I knew what I know now I would have never ever think about going to this school. at first hand they feed you with all their bull crap on how they have the best program how they look out for there students fixed you with the best job and if the student was struggling they can have one on one lesson with the teacher. come to find out by one of the teacher was they wasn't getting pay for that after class lessons if they do Decide to help the student it out of kindness from the teacher and most of them doesn't really care but I don't blame The teachers. I wouldn't do something if I wasn't getting paid for it. All the school is interested in is your money after being pressured by my mom to go to College she was the one who found this school. And after talking with their administrator and before signing those documents I wanted to read them before signing and but I was being pressured on signing them and was actually told that if I don't get those form sign I will loose my seat in the class room and there was a long line of people waiting to get into the school. Speed passed that if you are new and don't know anything things about machine and want to learn like I was you don't learn any hand on. And they don't really take the time to teach you like they promise. After graduation I still was struggling when I got my first job and got fired because I didn't know shit. And come to find out my mom have 2 separate Students parents lone accounts of $6000 dollars and $8000 dollars and when we confront them about it they say her account for the parents lone was only accepting the $8000 dollars so the decided to open another one without her concern or her knowledge and charge her $3000 dollars of interest which came up to 6 grand they put me $10,000 dollars in depth after using the FASFA and additional $1774 dollars that I have to pay the school itself before they can release my diploma after paying down to $300 dollars they bullshit me that I haven't pay any money since November and when I try to show the proof that I have pay they send me to debt collection and told them I own the $1900 dollars but they will settle for $1000 dollars and when I ask them for my contract I have signed they send me something that you could barely read when I confront them they told me they will send me another that I could read when they did it was the same you could barely read it but I am getting a lawyer and we will settle this in court because this is a criminal act they don't deserve one star read more

Completely unorganized as a school. Teachers only require 4 years of experience to get a job and they are hurting for teachers. Staff do not treat students like adults. Some teachers stall class to make it take more time than necessary just to let students out early every day anyway. They will fail you if you leave early even if the work is all done. They force you to sit there and do nothing for an hour or more DAILY. If you leave early some teachers will mark you down and some don't (again very unorganized) but if you do this 8 times you fail the course so you can only do it 7 times and still pass with 7 "infractions" to explain to whoever is hiring you for work. The website where supposedly 50% of the learning is done has not functioned properly now for at least 6 months, likely longer I have only been there 6 months.This makes it impossible to track your progress throughout the course so you won't even know if your passing or failing. Covid mandates are still in place for the drinking fountains and there is a cleaning lady taking up the mens bathroom for 1 hour in the middle of class everyday making it hard to use the restroom.Absolutely do not recommend wasting your time here if you have literally any other option. read more

Let me start by saying I am a former instructor for UTI, and by the end of my stint with the school I felt like I was contributing more to the students financial debt than their education could reasonably pay for over the course of their career if they completed their education. The main problem as I see it is the school is a for profit school that offers no college credits or degreed programs, only certificates of completion for an exorbitant amount of money. While it's possible to get a good education in automotive and diesel technology, in my opinion a person can get as good of not better an education at a community college that offers degrees and college credits for at least half the cost. read more

Cry me a fucking river. I was a 19 year old kid and like many of the students went to school with min mechanic knowledge. My son was just born a month before I started and was commuting to work full time from Norwalk to La Puente 8am-5pm then going to school right after to Rancho campus 7:30pm-12:30am and I did that for a year and a half getting about 6hrs of sleep. Now I do agree that UTI once you're paid for do not help you, but hey who needs them just go in do your work and go home. I hear a lot of shit about kids "aw i cant find work UTI didn't get me a job" wa wa wa. Maybe you should of got better attendance and a better GPA. Now my attendance was not perfect, it was about 92% but I let my potential employers know my situation and that its hard to get everything done in one day, and sometimes I just didn't have the energy to get to school. BUT, I graduated with a 4.0 anyway so they saw that i was still committed. I went through the diesel program and not knowing a thing about diesel. I suggest you do the same, there is a lot of money and jobs in that field. I got two job offers right out of school through UTI's graduation job fairs. Now i'm working at a bus company in Anaheim and with my hard work, perfect attendance, and able to pick up knowledge fast i'm up to 18 and hour. Not bad for a 22 year old that had the odds against him. UTI can only do so much, you have to do the rest. I don't know what they taught you in your home, but nothing is ever given to you in your lap.....go and get it. UTI is pricey, but i got my moneys worth and paying all my bills with zero stress. You get out of UTI what you put into it. hope this helps read more

All lies. They make false promises. You get stuck with a $40k DEBT. DO NOT MAKE THE MISTAKE OF ENROLLING!! Go to a Community College!!!

The schools is good, my son loves the auto-diesel program he is in; and has POSITIVE coments about the instructors ALL THE TIME. It is ALSO true that kids have a heck of a time to find a job in Rancho. So if you decide to send your kid to this school, just keep in mind that living expenses will be high, and tuition fees are very pricey. So be willing to invest in your kid's future. I haven't had any problems with the administrative staff. However, ONE MAJOR PROBLEM IS THE HOUSING REPRESENTATIVE. This individual is rude and not helpful at all, and will try to suck the money out of you by "creating" additional charges . The "furnished" appartment I was paying for my son was $559. The apt was horrible when we moved my son in. The carpet was dirty, the bathroom and the sink brocken, dirty and horrible too, the main door was broken. All these was notified to the rep and nothing was done to fix the apartment. However, now that the lease is over the rep is charging us for shampooing the carpet, and God knows what else. We were not even provided with the detail of the "repairs and maintenance". Very strange that my son was transferred to a different apartment when the other three roomates' lease was over. My son was told the apartment was going through remodeling. SO IMAGINE WHO THEY ARE CHARGING FOR THAT REMODELING. The kids are harrased by this person, ALL SHE WANTS IS TO RIPP PEOPLE OFF. SO IF YOU ARE SENDING YOUR KID TO THIS SCHOOL, DON'T RENT THROUGH COLLEGIATE HOUSING. read more

Extremely low educational value for the amount of tuition. Get more for your "money," actually a tiny amount of money spent on your part by attending a community college automotive program. You'll also acquire an Associate Degree while you're at it...make more sense? You can then move on to your Bachelor Degree or go directly to work...by the way, you'll make more money because of your degree. Your student loans will be less because community college is almost free!! You'll have a much higher paying job and a whole lot more of job opportunities. Why pay instructors with little or no prior teaching experience(at UTI) when you can learn from college professors who must undergo a rigorous hiring process. They are well educated and experienced. If I were one of your parents, UTI would be not be an option. read more

I went to this school for about 3 months in 2002. I only lasted that long as the hours were ridiculous. I did the night course from 7 to 11:30. Now from what I read it is to 12:30am. That's nuts especially if you work a regular job. I seriously survived on 4 hours of sleep a night and managed to pass tests for three months. I lived in HB and worked in Cerritos. Two hour drive to Ontario at 4pm and hour drive coming home. I barely failed a course section and had to wait a month to come back for some reason. I always thought that was odd. Fail a section and you have to wait even though you are paying for it. The instructor and security dudes were weird. I think they singled me out or something because I remember being so tired I really didn't participate. They basically thought I was on drugs and stared at me all the time. A lot of my classmates told me the instructors are watching me. I really didn't care and in reality, I was just overly tired. The bizarre part was I was 27 at the time, not some young kid. Why would I show up to a school that I am paying for on drugs after working all day and why would they care if I were? They are still getting the ridiculous tution. Towards the end of my 3 months there I think they finally realized my situation after I told one of the teachers my schedule and they stopped but it was just a weird situation. I basically had zero money and to work out driving up there, eating while driving and then having to deal with middle aged guys who thought they are overly important enough to harass someone for looking tired and who was just trying to improve their situation. They had this power trip going even though they were only making like $60,000 a year tops themselves. They actually told us the amount they were getting paid. At the time, I thought it was a good amount but now I make that in 5 months and back then I was making half of that at my old job while going to this school. After taxes, they were probably only making $50,000. Anyway, the three months cost me $3000.00 in student loan costs as I basically quit and didn't go back. From what I remember the courses were a lot of lecture and very little time working on cars. The cars they used were also very old. So glad I didn't finish the course as I now make a about 7 times more a year as a registered investment advisor than what you make on average as an auto mechanic. Pretty sure auto mechanics don't make a third of what I make especially coming out of this overpriced school and I didn't go to school for my current position. Maybe if I did the day course then things might have been different but I doubt it. You definitely need to be into cars to go here. I guess I wasn't because usually towards the end of class the instructor would put on a racing video and I would always think, I am glad I am paying to watch f..king boring ass car videos while everyone else laughs and cheers them on. This is when cell phones were very basic so you didn't have anything else to go too. Either watch it or put your head down because let's face it, it was 11pm after a 16 hour day. Left a lot of the time very annoyed. Save yourself some time and money and go to community college unless your straight out of high school and think twice about a career as an auto mechanic because you are really not going to make that much money. It's one of the reasons the instructors told us they teach there. Less work for more pay than they would as a mechanic. Nice to have yelp around to review a school you attended Iong ago. read more

All I can say is, You'll get out of it what you put into it. UTI is expensive. You have to know that going in. That said, don't plan on throwing a ton of money at something and expect it to do all the work for you. I spent my time there going to class with people more interested in watching videos on their cellphones than learning. When you calculate it out, that is some pretty expensive screwing-around. Go to class. Pay attention. Apply yourself. Focus. Learn. and By ALL Means get into an advanced training program. The reason they say you could make big money is because you actually can... if you want it and try for it. Too many people choose this school for the wrong reasons. This isn't a 4 year university. You can't screw around for 2 years and then turn it all around. You have a little over a year to get it right. And that year, friends, is over in the blink of an eye. You have to do this right, or in no time at all you'll have paid 30k for some good youtube laughs and rebellious smoke breaks. read more

As a former student I can say that it's a good school, but the Industry isn't really worth it unless your taking the diesel course. The environment here is mainly training you for DEALERSHIP work and working at dealerships doesn't have the job security that a lot of the Techs deserve. I left the program to join in the electrical trade with a civil service type of job and the starting wages are way better for entree levels along with the benefits. If you intend on going to UTI I highly recommend taking the diesel course because a lot of things are going to diesel also a lot civil service type jobs use diesel vehicles and offer better pay, benefits, and even unions for diesel workers. But look carefully because other places do have class for less than what the school charges. Other than that the instructors are really good here. read more

The one thing that makes me suspious about the various Auto/Truck mechanic programs out there is that it that they do not rovide an industry recognized certification Such as ASE that would increase job opportunities tremendously. For 35k you should guarantee they accomplish this and the job placement would take care of itself. read more

I attended from 2004-2005 I was 19 and didn't know a thing about cars. I regret going there just because of how much it cost. They taught me the basics but that's a Lot of money for the basics and cool looking classrooms. Nowadays just go to your local community college, you'll save a ton of money and not start off your life in debt!! read more

the program and facility is pretty sweet but the staff is comprised of mostly arrogant egotistical former auto mechanics as instructors. They aren't always helpful and tuition way overpriced. if you are a super douchebag you will fit in just fine with students and instructors alike. read more

This is a good school. Honestly it reminds me of highschool. I was picked up by the manufacture paid Mercedes Benz program and I couldn't ask for anything else. Going through this school was a breeze for me since I already had a background on cars. But the biggest thing here if you wanna go anywhere is your attendanceif you can't be there on time then this school might not be the greatest idea. I've seen allot of people drop out and said who cares but if you want a chance to get something big. Then your gonna have to man up. Uti changed me for the better and my life is about to start next week:) please don't bring drama into the school cause it's filled with people that all think they are harass cause they go there.remember most people here are straight out of high school. But there are also full frown adults with family's and trying to better their lives. So just be serious and stick it out throuh the boring classes . It all depends on the instructors . And most of them make time go by fast . Great school . Made alot of friends . Cons I really don't think the cost to go here is too fair . read more

Do not go here. Waste of 36k did the diesel program as well as core. Graduated with straight As in every class. Promised help with a job and could only produce interviews with, autozone or of a store with no future in actually making this money and having these well paying tech jobs they promised. I have a job now and it was do to me getting my foot in the door washing cars and it was at a body shop where the actually mechanics side of fixing cars doesn't take place much only body work. I went to the UTI in Rancho Cucamonga. Only a one star because I had to rate at-least a one. read more

This school was super expensive. You don't really learn anything in class except fundamentals or things that you will be tested on. Only real learning was in lab/backshop but thanks to the Arizona campus problem we weren't allowed to bring in our own vehicles anymore. Everything we worked on was brand new and in good condition. So that's dumb since it's never like that in the real world eapecially in independent shops. Oh, and after graduating the school could care less about you and how your career is going, you'd think the student service department would call you and ask you how you're doing and what companies are currently looking for Uti graduates etc. since it's also good for them but whatever I guess. Met some cool people, most instructors were cool, staff was always gossiping and etc. Idk, thought about going back for the ford fact program or welding program but it's way too expensive and it'll be the same ish all over again. So nope. Don't recommend, do community college. Cheaper and you'll probably get more realistic training. You're not going to start at a shop as a diagnostic tech, you'll start off as maintenance, learn that stuff. Everything else comes afterwards. read more

I haven't even began classes yet and I am already impressed with the contact, information and ease of everything being provided to me. I enrolled over the weekend after being in communication with John Phillips (Military Admissions Advisor) and had ALL my questions answered, was helped extremely well, I enrolled by the weekend and have been receiving non-stop support and communication from numerous members of UTI regarding every aspect of enrollment. I had a trip planned for the same week as orientation, let them know and in less than 18 hours had a special orientation setup so I could make my scheduled class. I can't wait to attend cause being a military veteran I know how to give 100% and so far this school is going above and beyond for me. read more

My son is almost ready to graduate from UTI and although the education has been good, the resources available for helping kids find jobs after graduation is almost non-existent unless you live in the city the school is located. It was also extremely unorganized when it came to getting my son enrolled in the classes geared towards specific brands (i.e. Nissan, Ford, etc...). This was heavily touted by the recruiter and once my son was in school he disappeared. My son had to have a job while going to school so if your child does as well and they do not have the ability to spend time well after classes (if morning student) or well before (if afternoon student), be prepared to have to get involved yourself and ask a million questions. read more

I was a student here and graduated in June of 2014. All I can say about this place is that you get 100% of what you put into it. I went through the Auto/Diesel Program and loved it. I went on to the field service industry and ended up applying my skills to CNC Machine Tool repair. After doing that for a few years I was promoted into a Management position. I now, with my dedication and the assistance of UTI manage a team of over 20 field techs. I work for the largest CNC machine tool supplier in the US and I have loved going to work, everyday. Don't believe all the reviews, hard work in gets great reward when you are patient and dedicated. If you are thinking about this place, I would tell you nothing but yes! read more

Please don't waste your money! Students graduate every 3 weeks. The majority of my friends and I did not get any help fromt he "career center" and definitely not a job. I graduated with almost all A's and with two "Student of the Course" awards and still have not found a job, despite trying very hard. The school is WASTE of money and they're all sales people and accept EVERYONE who walks in their door. Most of my friends have gone back to the job they were doing before they started school. The school claims 97% job placement, yea but that includes if you get a job at Burger King or Autozone, not necesarily the field you studied for. Please think hard before you waste your money at this school. After you graduate, forget about your UTI helping you. AND I GOT GREAT GRADES read more

After attending the school I have learned a lot from many of the teachers and administration. To specify, Mr. Troxler, Mr. Ruff, Mr. Kane, Mr. Davis, Mr. McKiernan and plenty more are all very great teachers! They are all very patient with the amount of students they have in one classroom from all age groups. The EM Mrs. Marquez is very helpful and I appreciate being able to talk to her about any problems I had. The only thing I would like to change about the school is lab materials. We would have groups of 4+ and it would be difficult to give everyone a chance to actually get hands on the materials. Other than that I'm glad I chose to attend this school. read more

It's 2020 and I still owe money. Reason I'm not paying because most of the training here is bs & I really didn't learn much . I should've listened to my friends and should've went to community college instead . Trust me you will not learn anything in 3 weeks per class. Even better you will learn more in YouTube for free and get your ASE certifications at pep boys. When I graduated, a lot of shops laugh at your face when you tell them you graduated from UTI. When I worked at pep boys , the service manager told me I learned more here than UTI. So anyone reading this DO NOT Go Here . Most of the people giving these guys a great review is a full of shit . Most of them grew up with dad or grandpa teaching them . They just came here to get a certificate. For those struggling there hang in there I know your pain. I was homeless there for a week until my friends let me stay in their apartment living room with 7guys. Yeah that's a lot . Ontario/Rancho Cucamonga is really expensive. read more

Ok, so I am a current student, a 36 year old at that. Ive attended this school since 10-22-12. I am currently on a suspension for literally asking a student a question. The question you might ask? "Have you been telling everyone that you kicked my ass?" He said NO, I said thank you have a good day. Well the next day I was suspended and forced to rephase my course, which happens to be service writing....I am contacting an attorney! read more

They are attempting to attract people to their 'new welding' school. In our experience, after multiple interviews with their management 'team', it is absolutely clear that they are amateur and do not know that they do not know, with the exception of marketing their 'school' in effort to take in more registered students ($$$). We are expecting a call back from them this week. We shall not entertain any offers by this private school, to Teach/Instruct any courses in True weld technology, as they do not know, that they do not know what is requisite for ethically instructing students with the highest priority in the success of each student, graduated and realistically prepared for gainful employment as a Journeyman Tradesman worthy of no less than 70K out the gate. It is clear to us where their priorities are. We shall instruct True Crafts/Trademen-Women in weld technology that benefits the students with a true and real understanding of what education, sequencing of learning efficiently, knowledge/understanding, skills, preparations etc. it takes to quickly gain a career by bringing, in real terms, what is needed and required within the industries that hire skilled Trades to the table of an employer. Our own personal experience with their (UTI) organization, and management, leave us with no doubt as to the lack of knowledge they exhibit in weld technology within their organization, yet are quite enthusiastic as to obtaining more registered students through their new 'weld school' endeavors. We could not maintain any true worth, value, integrity or substance to the Skilled Tradesmen creed by accepting $$$ for not having the students/apprentices properly prepared for a career once they graduate. UTI, however, benefits from each registered student regardless of results for the students/apprentices. There is a far superior way to learn and earn at the same time. We would suggest any student be aware of all the alternatives that are available to them before signing up for debt with UTI. Think well, live well, be well. read more

You guys were dumb for going tech 2 I don't have the ability to transfer from legacy to tech 2. And now because of your inability to retain teachers your putting people on phase breaks instead of helping and finishing our classes. Remember you guys made a contract and that contract has to be upheld if not it becomes a breach of contract. I will be calling corporate about this. And nothing is resolve I will have to go higher to make sure I can complete my programs on time. It's a shame that so many diesel and auto instructors quit that speaks for the school itself read more

Enjoyed my time here I was a student from 2013-2015 enjoyed my time here and the staff people here whine and complain cause there the ones who usually fuck off in class or drop out due to the being idiots I did my part went to school and had a great experience and am now working on the railroad oh and uti helped me get the job with the railroad as well read more

Before I decided to attend this school, I did my research and heard the Pros and the Cons and I thought people where being a bit in the negative side, so I signed up to give the school an opportunity. So far I am extremely disappointed and thinking of withdrawing from school. The experience that I've been through it feels that they are there for our money, they claimed they are there for us, (which some instructors and staff are) and the majority isn't. The grading system to me its ridiculous, only 2 parts of grading its important than everything overall which makes students think that they are really doing good when actually they are failing, it doesn't make sense. I've re-read the other comments on yelp and regarding their issues and concerns and they are actually not off by much of really whats going on around the school. I highly recommend to stay away from this school unless you already have some experience in auto repair or auto tech. In conclusion, Stay away unless you know your stuff or be ready to pay alot of money. read more