UTI Hosts Skills Gap Summit to Highlight STEM Education and Workforce Development Initiatives

Universal Technical Institute, the leading provider of post-secondary
education for students seeking careers as professional automotive,
diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians, will
host the “New England Skills Gap Expo: Solutions Through STEM” on
Thursday, November 21st, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at its Norwood
campus, to help raise awareness about the need for greater collaboration
between industry and education in creating curriculum that arm people with the relevant skills needed to achieve employment.

This event will gather business, education and community leaders to discuss ideas to help bridge
the gap in New England's skilled labor force, and to visit a hands-on
expo area demonstrating how leading industries and innovative
organizations are creating opportunities, achieving results and
advancing STEM education. This expo provides a unique forum for
participants to learn about successful programs and initiatives from
across New England and share their own opinions in a town meeting format
moderated by Ted Reinstein, reporter/producer for WCVB-TV Channel 5
Boston.

Keynote speakers Dr. Rod Paige, U.S. Secretary of
Education 2001-2005, and Kim McWaters, CEO of Universal Technical
Institute, will kick off an open discussion that will feature a panel of
thought leaders from education and industry.