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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, including Teri Munson, Stand &
Deliver Mentoring Program Coordinator for Raytheon



in Tewksbury, MA.


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