Trade & Vocational School in Lisle, IL

Name: Universal Technical Institute
Address: 2611 Corporate W Dr, Lisle, IL, 60532, US
Telephone: 630-529-2662

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TRAIN AT OUR TRADE SCHOOL IN LISLE

At our trade school campus in Lisle, Illinois, we prepare students for careers in fields with strong demand, including automotive, diesel and welding.¹ In addition, we offer programs focused on wind turbine, robotics and automation, and industrial maintenance. You’ll train in hands-on labs¹⁸ while learning from passionate instructors with valuable industry experience, and you’ll graduate with skills today’s employers look for.

6 programs Number of core programs

5 specialties Number of specialized training programs

107,629 Square feet of campus area

56 Number of classrooms & labs on campus

Automotive Mechanic Training in Lisle, IL

If working on cars for a living sounds like an exciting career to you, consider enrolling in the Automotive Technology program at UTI Lisle, which is about 27 miles from downtown Chicago. In just 51 weeks, you’ll learn everything from simple engine systems to complex electronic systems and technology. As a graduate from the Lisle campus, you earn a diploma and are prepared to test to become ASE certified.

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Diesel Mechanic Training in Lisle, IL

UTI Lisle also offers the 45-week Diesel Technology program, where you’ll learn how to diagnose, repair and replace like a true big-engine professional. Your coursework will cover a wide variety of topics, from engine service and repair to hydraulic and electronic systems. Upon completion of the program, you earn a diploma and are prepared to complete ASE examinations.

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Industrial Maintenance Training in Lisle, IL

Want to work on machinery that powers some of our most essential industries? In the Industrial Maintenance Technician (IMT) program, you’ll get hands-on experience doing exactly that. Your courses will cover important topics like industrial heating and cooling, steam and gas turbines, and DC and AC basic electricity as you prepare for careers in industries like gas, coal, nuclear and solar.

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Wind Turbine Training in Lisle, IL

If you’re looking for a career full of adventure, consider the wind energy industry. The Wind Turbine Technician training program gives you the opportunity to learn how to work on wind turbines hands-on, giving you the real world skills today’s industry requires. Your courses will cover everything from renewable energy sources and advanced electrical theory to climb and rescue.

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Credit Toward ASE Certification

A graduate of UTI’s Automotive and Diesel programs accredited by the ASE Education Foundation can substitute his or her training for one year of work experience toward ASE’s two-year work requirement.

Diplomas Awarded

All graduates receive diplomas.

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UTI students and instructor working on a tire in the Toyota auto lab

UTI student screwing in a not in the peterbilt diesel lab

UTI students and instructor working under the hood in the auto lab

wide angle photo of a diesel engine and trucks inside the diesel lab

UTI students looking at their papers on top of the diesel truck

UTI students working in the Toyota auto lab

UTI students looking at an engine in the Peterbilt diesel lab

UTI students working under the hood in the Toyota auto lab

UTI student working in the power steering of a diesel truck

UTI student looking at a piece of paper inside a diesel truck

The Wind Turbine program prepares students for careers in an innovative industry.

Students in the Industrial Maintenance program learn to perform diagnostics, clean and lubricate machinery, and test damaged parts to determine if they need replacing.

Students in the Industrial Maintenance program learn to work on the machinery that powers many different industries, from coal and gas to solar and nuclear.

Students in the Robotics & Automation program study a variety of topics, including 3D design and manufacturing, industrial networking, and digital electronics and circuits.

The Robotics & Automation program gives students the opportunity to learn about 3D design and manufacturing, applied physics and precision measuring, drafting and computer-aided design, digital electronics and circuits, and more.

The Robotics & Automation program is designed to prepare students for careers like service technician, automation & controls technician, electronics technician, robotics technician, and maintenance technician.

WHY TRAIN HERE

HOUSING ASSISTANCE

We team with Collegiate Housing Services to help students who are relocating find affordable shared or individual housing near campus. Contact Housing Services for more information.

CAREER SERVICES

UTI has local Career Advisors at each campus to assist you with your search for a part-time job that could help you cover living expenses while you attend school.¹ Contact Career Services for more information.

FINANCIAL AID

We work with you to find scholarships, grants and other financial assistance in order to help qualified students with their finances.¹⁰ Contact our Financial Aid department for more information.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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How long can you complete trade school?
Trade school programs typically take around two years or less to complete. At UTI, most of our programs take less than a year:⁷
- Automotive Technology: 51 weeks
- Diesel Technology: 45 weeks
- Welding Technology: 36 weeks
- Industrial Maintenance: 30 weeks*
- Robotics & Automation: 51 weeks*
- Wind Turbine: 30 weeks*
*Programs coming to UTI.
Can students work while attending UTI?

Yes, students can work and attend school if needed. Our Career Services team can help identify local job openings based on a student’s schedule.
Are students required to have experience in order to attend?

No, our curriculum does not require prior experience and is specifically designed to teach the skills necessary to pursue a career as a entry-level technician.
What credentials will I hold when I graduate?

Graduates earn either a diploma or Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) degree, depending on the program and campus, with the possibility of additional credentials.
Are academic classes such as math, science or English required?

While not separate classes, math and science aligned with the learning skills are incorporated into the course teachings, along with industry terminology that technicians need to succeed.
What is the classroom learning like?

UTI follows a blended learning model, which includes a mix of online instructor-led training with hands-on application in the lab.¹⁸ This type of training is modeled after what’s used in the industry today and can provide more flexibility for students.

UTI’s core programs follow this style, except for Welding, Collision Repair & Refinish Technology, and CNC Machining. These programs follow a hands-on learning model.

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