Universal Technical Institute (UTI) campuses in Houston, Texas, and Lisle, Illinois, have been named 2019 "Schools of Excellence," along with UTI’s NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, North Carolina.

The distinctions are the most prestigious institutional achievements awarded by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

In 2019, UTI-Houston, UTI-Lisle, and NASCAR Technical Institute are among just 17 ACCSC-accredited institutions across the country to be honored by ACCSC as "Schools of Excellence."

"This 'Schools of Excellence' designation is a true honor and testament to Universal Technical Institute employees and their heartfelt and unwavering commitment to our students and industry partners," UTI President and CEO Kim McWaters said. "The best measure of our success is the achievement of our graduates and [the] ability of the employers we serve to secure the trained workforce they require."

In addition to being named a "School of Excellence," UTI-Lisle Education Manager Justin Doerries was recognized individually as ACCSC's top educator of the year—an honor given to just one instructor annually. Doerries received the award in recognition of his dedication to innovative, unique, and effective educational programs that help students attain individual success, along with his community efforts to inspire a new generation of students to pursue rewarding careers in the skilled trades.

ACCSC is recognized by the US Department of Education as the designated accrediting body for more than 650 post-secondary, trade, and technical schools that serve over 150,000 students nationwide in a variety of vocational programs each year.

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