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May 2023

UBTech & Williams Partner on Scholarships

2023-05-31T14:08:47-06:00

UBTech & Williams Partner on Scholarships Uintah Basin Technical College is excited to announce Williams, a gas pipeline company, has partnered with the college donating $3,000 annually to help provide scholarships for residents of the Uintah Basin. Ed Vining, senior operations manager in the Uintah District for Williams Northwest Pipeline said, “Partnerships like this, are what helps Williams be part of the community. It also becomes an opportunity for us to hire graduates.” This new scholarship will assist students interested in diesel and electrical programs at UBTech. Half of the scholarship donations will be designated for local high school [...]

UBTech & Williams Partner on Scholarships2023-05-31T14:08:47-06:00

Welding Articulation With USU

2023-05-16T15:35:30-06:00

Welding Articulation with USU By, Dennis Hinkamp, USU USU President Noelle E. Cockett and Uintah Basin Technical College President Aaron Weights sign an agreement allowing students with welding certifications from UBTech to have them credited toward associate degrees in USU Eastern’s welding program. Utah State University and Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) recently signed an agreement that makes it easier for welding students to choose to expand their career paths. The articulation agreement allows UBTech welding certificate students to transfer directly to USU Eastern’s associate degree in welding program. “This is something USU President Cockett and I have been working [...]

Welding Articulation With USU2023-05-16T15:35:30-06:00

UBTech Receive Accolades from Accrediting Agencies

2023-05-15T11:16:33-06:00

UBTech Receive Accolades from Accrediting Agencies After years spent preparing for their 2023 accreditations Uintah Basin Technical College is pleased to announce they have met strict qualities and standards required by two different accrediting bodies. “All our programs and instructors are exceptional,” said UBTech President Aaron Weight. “Our student success is a tribute to the high-quality educational experiences at the College.” The two accreditations – one administered by the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and the other by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) – are held every six and eight years respectively. In early 2023, the years [...]

UBTech Receive Accolades from Accrediting Agencies2023-05-15T11:16:33-06:00

UBTech Titans claim top honors at State SkillsUSA competition

2023-05-05T15:28:52-06:00

  UBTech Titans claim top honors at State SkillsUSA competition Over 80 students from Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) recently attended the SkillsUSA Utah Leadership and Skills Conference. Nearly half the group ended the conference being recognized on the medalist stand. Thirty-seven UBTech students medaled at the state competition. Thirteen students took home gold medals, 13 earned silver, and 11 claimed bronze. “I am proud of the quality of instruction that UBTech faculty has proven time and time again,” said UBTech President Aaron Weight. “Congratulations students! Go UBTech Titans!” Notably, this year UBTech swept the Nurse Assisting in the [...]

UBTech Titans claim top honors at State SkillsUSA competition2023-05-05T15:28:52-06:00

April 2023

UBTech to partner with online career charter school

2023-04-05T15:28:31-06:00

UBTech to partner with online career charter school Career Academy Utah (CAU) representatives visited Uintah Basin Technical College recently to explore how their online students can dual enroll and earn college credit at UBTech. CAU launched its online platform in 2022, offering an industry-focused and career-minded curriculum. Currently, students in kindergarten through 8th grade can attend Career Academy. For the 2023- 2024 academic year the online school will expand to include 9th grade students. Their ongoing plan to offer enrollment to high school students led CAU officials to visit UBTech. “We found that technical colleges have a similar mission,” [...]

UBTech to partner with online career charter school2023-04-05T15:28:31-06:00

January 2023

UBTech, oil & gas companies collaborate to ease CDL driver shortage

2023-01-18T10:14:19-07:00

UBTech, oil & gas companies collaborate to ease CDL driver shortage When Uintah Basin Technical College rolled out its new Advanced Energy Transportation program to help train truck drivers and support the trucking industry, it garnered attention across the state. As a result, local oil and gas companies are partnering with UBTech to provide scholarships and additional funding to support the demand for CDL drivers. XCL has announced its partnership with UBTech by sponsoring over $17,500 in scholarships annually to the college’s CDL program. UBTech recognized the shortage of CDL drivers and initiated collaborative efforts with trucking companies to [...]

UBTech, oil & gas companies collaborate to ease CDL driver shortage2023-01-18T10:14:19-07:00

September 2022

UBTech Partners with Moon Lake Electric Association

2022-09-21T14:02:26-06:00

Written by Stephanie Carter Uintah Basin Technical College is pleased to announce a new partnership with Moon Lake Electric Association. Moon Lake Electric is partnering with UBTech in scholarships for non-traditional students to help individuals in the Uintah Basin gain an education. “Supporting the rising generation in their academic endeavors not only helps individuals and families but will benefit the community as these students enter the workforce,” said Moon Lake Electric Association President and CEO Yankton Johnson. “Many non-traditional students don’t have the opportunity to receive an education and this partnership will help fill that need.” Moon Lake Electric [...]

UBTech Partners with Moon Lake Electric Association2022-09-21T14:02:26-06:00

August 2022

UBTech Receives Donation From Rocky Mountain Power Foundation

2022-08-26T08:37:04-06:00

The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation has awarded Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech), located in northeastern Utah, a grant in the amount of $5,000, creating more scholarship opportunities for UBTech students. Rocky Mountain Power Foundation’s contribution will create additional opportunities for students to learn in an incredibly career-focused environment with hands-on learning, courses taught by industry professionals, and built-in internships. Specifically, “This grant will increase educational support for students in rural Utah. The project is designed to increase the number of students in rural Utah completing a certificate program. UBTech believes technical education should be accessible for all individuals, regardless [...]

UBTech Receives Donation From Rocky Mountain Power Foundation2022-08-26T08:37:04-06:00

UBTech & BHI partner on scholarships & job path for trades

2022-08-16T08:55:00-06:00

UBTech & BHI partner on scholarships & job path for trades By Stephanie Carter Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) is excited to announce BHI has partnered with the college, donating $500,000 in scholarships to help close the “trades gap.” During a recent banquet held to celebrate BHI’s partnership with UBTech, Erik Haslem, Chief Executive Officer of BHI, stated, “There’s a deficit in future workers fulfilling careers in the trade industry.” This new scholarship will assist students interested in construction technician, CDL, civil drafting technician, automation technician, electrical technician, tower technician, and other programs in informational technology, diesel, automotive, welding, [...]

UBTech & BHI partner on scholarships & job path for trades2022-08-16T08:55:00-06:00

July 2022

UBTech and SUU announce articulation transferability for students

2022-07-22T08:12:15-06:00

UBTech and SUU announce articulation transferability for students By Stephanie Carter Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) and Southern Utah University (SUU) are pleased to announce additional higher education opportunities for UBTech students through course-to-course articulation agreements, which broaden a student’s ability to continue their educational pursuit with a degree-granting institution in the State of Utah. Articulation agreements create a seamless pathway from one school to another. UBTech students will be able to transfer agreed-upon coursework from UBTech and receive degree-granting credit at SUU. This makes it possible for students to take their technical education and work towards a SUU [...]

UBTech and SUU announce articulation transferability for students2022-07-22T08:12:15-06:00
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