Hino Motors Donates $25,000 Diesel Truck to Universal Technical Institute Foundation
1/7/2010
PHOENIX, Jan. 7, 2010 – The Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation today announced that Hino Trucks has donated a MY 2005 GVW Model 11773 - medium-duty diesel truck valued at $25,000 to advance hands-on training for students seeking a technical degree at Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) in Norwood, Mass. UTI is a provider of technical education for individuals pursuing careers as professional automotive, collision repair, diesel, marine or motorcycle technicians at its 10 campuses nationwide.
“Hino is pleased to make this donation to the UTI Foundation to enhance innovative educational leadership,” said Ryan Hitsman, manager of human resources for Hino Trucks. “Hino Trucks has made a commitment to education by donating vehicles to provide students with knowledge and experience that prepares them to work on diesel trucks as well as new technologies that are important to the environment and current needs of the industry.”
“The diesel truck donated by Hino Trucks will help deserving students follow their dreams and pursue successful careers,” said Veronica Meury, vice president and executive director of UTI Foundation. “The foundation has chosen the Norwood campus to receive the diesel truck. By obtaining valuable hands-on training on state-of-the art-technology, UTI Norwood students will continue to keep pace with frequent EPA changes and exceed industry standards.”
The UTI Foundation supports education, hands-on learning and the demand for qualified technicians. U.S. Department of Labor statistics show that 275,000 diesel technicians were employed in the United States in 2006. The number is expected to increase by 11 percent by 2016. The UTI Foundation partners with generous donors like Hino Trucks to help ensure UTI students receive the best technical education possible.
About Hino Trucks
Hino Trucks, a Toyota Group Company, assembles, sells and services class 4-7 commercial trucks in the United States and is headquartered in Novi, Michigan. With over 180 dealers in the country, Hino Trucks is the fastest growing medium duty truck nameplate in America and is the recipient of the 2008 and 2009 J.D. Power and Associates awards for Highest in Customer Satisfaction for Medium-Duty Truck Engine and Transmission. For more information, visit Hino Trucks internet home page at www.hino.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
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 further its mission and strategic goals. The UTI Foundation supports technical education for the automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle, marine and NASCAR industries through scholarships, grants, career development and other special programs. For more information, visit www.utifoundation.net.
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