Bloomfield Auto Repair School Partners With Ford Motor Company

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — A new partnership at Universal Technical Institute in Bloomfield will help create a school-to-work pipeline for Bloomfield area residents seeking a career with Ford.

Last month, Universal Technical Institute-Bloomfield launched the inaugural class of its Ford Accelerated Credential Training (FACT) program, a supplementary 15-week curriculum authorized by the Ford Motor Company.

UTI students who complete the program earn up to 11 Ford instructor-led classroom credentials and more than 80 web-based credentials, putting them on a fast-track for “master technician” status.

The result? More career opportunities for graduates, Universal Technical Institute says.

Bloomfield, UTI’s newest campus, is the 10th campus to offer the FACT program. To be admitted to the program, students must first graduate from UTI’s core automotive or diesel program.

“We are delighted to welcome Ford’s FACT program to the campus,” said Steve McElfresh, UTI-Bloomfield campus president. “When this institute opened its doors a little over a year ago it was the first step to providing much-needed training and technicians for regional employers. The FACT program is the next big step.”

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