Universal Technical Institute, Inc., students in Avondale have the opportunity to apply for positions and start working for the TA Truck Service division while they are still in school.

Universal Technical Institute is a workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled trades and energy education programs, and is collaborating with TravelCenters of America to provide career opportunities for diesel and auto tech students.

In addition, TA will offer tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees who have graduated from a UTI program.

UTI has a campus in Avondale at 10695 W. Pierce St., Suite 100. There are also campuses in California, Illinois, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Texas.

Students are eligible to apply for Early Employment Program (EEP) opportunities, with 17 currently participating TA Truck Service locations. As part of Universal Technical Institute's EEP, TA Truck Service will offer current students 20-30 hours of paid work experience and consideration for full-time employment after graduation.

TA will offer new hire bonus payments at both six months and one year of employment and relocation assistance for technicians across the country.

“With more than 285 locations in 44 states, and nearly 3,000 technicians, TA offers great opportunities to both existing students and graduates,” John Dodson, VP, Business Alliance and NASCAR at UTI shared in a press release.

TA Truck Service includes a variety of advanced in-bay services, mobile maintenance and emergency roadside assistance.

Contact the Avondale campus at 623-245-4600 for information.