TOPDON announced the expansion of its ongoing partnership with the Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the transportation, skilled trades, electrical, and energy education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
The expanded partnership, a product of TOPDON's TOP-UP academic initiative, will have TOPDON equipping UTI campuses in California, Texas, and Pennsylvania with automotive diagnostic tools that support hands-on training in modern EV servicing and battery management. The tools include the Phoenix Max diagnostic scanner as well as the Tornado120000 smart programming power supply to give students experience with voltage stabilization and diagnostics on 12V systems.
Additionally, new TOPDON brand installations have been added to UTI's campuses in Rancho Cucamonga and Sacramento, California, which help students familiarize themselves with industry-standard tools and employers.
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TOPDON USA Vice President Chad Schnitz said, “We’re excited to advance into the next phase of our partnership with UTI. According to Q1 2025 reports, electrified vehicle sales in the U.S. continue to climb year-over-year. As these vehicles age, we’ll need a skilled workforce to service and repair them. By supporting UTI’s EV training efforts, we’re helping prepare the next generation of automotive technicians to meet that demand.”
Campus President Migdalia Vazquez said, “At UTI-Rancho Cucamonga, we value industry partnerships that help us deliver hands-on learning experiences with the latest tools and technologies. TOPDON’s diagnostic equipment allows our students to train on real-world systems, including the increasingly complex EV drivetrains they’ll encounter in the field.”
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