Winchester Native Tops Graduating Class at Universal Technical Institute

Forrest Smith, was recognized for his academic achievements at his recent graduation from Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI) in Exton, PA, the leading provider of post-secondary education for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians.

Smith graduated from UTI’s Diesel and Industrial Technology Program with Cummins Engine Training with a 3.89 GPA and 98.93% attendance. He received 3 “Student of the Course” awards (earning the highest grade of the course), as well as a Directors List Award and was nominated into the Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society. Upon graduation, Smith is continuing his education in the Cummins Engine Training Program.

“Our students take their training very seriously,” says Bob Kessler, campus president of UTI-Exton. “Often there are many sacrifices that have to be made in order to pursue their technical program. There is work, life, and school balance that must be maintained in order to successfully complete their studies at UTI. Our graduates are technical experts that are chosen by industry and ready to work.”

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 180,000 graduates in its 49-year history, UTI offers undergraduate degree and diploma 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 (NASCAR Tech).