Phillips Industries Donates Nearly $250,000 in Electrical Components to Universal...

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Phillips Industries Donates Nearly $250,000 in Electrical Components to Universal Technical Institute Foundation

  Electrical Connectors Will Advance Training for Students Seeking a
                          Technical Education
PHOENIX--(Business Wire)--
The Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation announced today
that Phillips Industries has provided nearly $250,000 in electrical
connectors to advance hands-on training for students seeking technical
degrees at all ten campuses of Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
(NYSE:UTI). UTI is a provider of technical education for individuals
pursuing careers as professional automotive, collision repair, diesel,
marine or motorcycle technicians.

   "Phillips Industries understands the significant value of quality
technical education programs," said Bob Phillips, president and CEO
for Phillips Industries. "We build products that make a difference in
the automotive, diesel and small truck, motorcycle and marine
industries and are very pleased to enhance UTI's excellent classroom
experience with the latest in electrical equipment."

   "The electrical connectors donated by Phillips Industries will
help expand the valuable hands-on electronic training students receive
as part of the technical education they need to pursue successful
careers," said Veronica Meury, vice president and executive director
of UTI Foundation.

   The U.S. Department of Labor forecasts that the number of
automotive technicians will grow 14 percent to more than 883,000 by
2016. The UTI Foundation works with generous donors like Phillips
Industries to help UTI students receive the best technical education
possible.

   Additional information is available on the UTI Foundation website
at www.utifoundation.net.

   About Phillips Industries

   Phillips Industries is a leading supplier, innovator and
manufacturer of advanced electrical and air brake interface equipment
for the commercial vehicle industry. Phillips is a major participant
in industry associations including TMC, SAE, Heavy Duty Manufacturers
Association and state trucking associations. Based in Santa Fe
Springs, CA, Phillips Industries is ISO 9001:2000 certified and has
manufacturing and distribution facilities throughout the U.S. and
Canada as well as in Mexico and China.

   About UTI Foundation:

   The UTI Foundation, a 501(c)(3) Arizona non-profit, is the
umbrella organization for all Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
(NYSE: UTI) not-for-profit initiatives and is dedicated to raising
funds to further its mission and strategic goals. The UTI Foundation
supports technical education for the automotive, diesel, collision
repair, motorcycle, marine and NASCAR industries through scholarships,
grants, career development and other special programs. For more
information, visit www.utifoundation.net.

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