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In Ford Motor Company's commitment to help Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealers develop quality automobile service technicians, Ford Motor Company is proud to team with Universal Technical Institute to offer the Ford Accelerated Credential Training (FACT) elective.

Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealers looking for quality service technicians with Ford credentials can accelerate their business plans with FACT. Graduates of the FACT elective receive Ford Service Technician Specialty Training (STST) credentials, the same credentials that technicians receive attending Ford Motor Company regional training centers.

Ford Motor Company began the FACT relationship with UTI in January of 2000. The FACT elective is currently offered at all of UTI's campuses including NASCAR Technical Institute.

This website has been created to help Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealers take advantage of the FACT elective, learn more about UTI services and hire these new automotive service professionals.

  • To learn more about how you can get the competitive edge as an employer, see the About TRIP pages above.
  • Look into your opportunities to Post a Job and attend career fairs.
  • When you are ready to get started looking for graduates to hire, follow the directions on the Future FACT Grads page. It allows you to search for students who are looking to relocate to your area.
Ford Motor Company is committed to support the development of the automotive service technician profession. Automotive technology is a great career and Ford Motor Company is proud to team with Universal Technical Institute to offer the Ford Accelerated Credential Training (FACT) elective.

To learn more about the FACT elective and UTI, see the FACT at UTI page above.

If you are considering a career in automotive technology, the FACT elective is the way to accelerate your entry. The FACT elective combines the recognized quality of UTI automotive programs with exclusive Ford Motor Company curriculum. You will spend time learning the Ford curriculum with Ford Motor Company vehicles, diagnostic equipment and technical resources. You can graduate with the confidence of a quality education and an accelerated entry into an automotive technology career, with the confidence that you have chosen the right school and the right automotive manufacturer.

Ford Motor Company is one of the world's largest producers of trucks and cars. The Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealer networks need technicians who are commited to training, quality and professional excellence. Enjoy a career working on exciting Ford Motor Company products and industry-leading automotive service technology. You will also enjoy the additional rewards of being a part of Ford Motor Company Technician Recruitment Programs and exclusive membership in our Professional Technician Society.

The demand for new automotive service technicians is critical. Those entering the industry with recognized credentials can accelerate their career. We hope you'll join us and become one of our new professionals.