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May 2020

Historic UBTech Commencement Graduates 485

2020-07-21T08:30:11-06:00

Historic UBTech commencement graduates 485 Written by, UBTech Uintah Basin Technical College virtually celebrated 485 students on Facebook, YouTube and on Channel V6 website during the college’s first ever on-line graduation ceremonies. During the virtual UBTech commencement exercises, 539 technical certificates were displayed individually on the screen to highlight each graduate. The unique graduation was the result of the Coronavirus pandemic, which put a halt to the school year throughout Utah and much of the nation in mid-March. UBTech instructors and administration worked quickly to bring classes on line, allowing students to complete the year and graduate as planned. [...]

Historic UBTech Commencement Graduates 4852020-07-21T08:30:11-06:00

April 2020

UBTech Graduate Becomes Contestant on Television Series

2020-04-22T13:14:56-06:00

UBTech Graduate Becomes Contestant on Television Series When you first look at McKinlee Thacker, with blonde hair and blue eyes, it may come as a surprise to find out she graduated with these three certificates: Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair, Intermediate Welding Technician, and CDL. McKinlee Thacker, UBTech graduate of three certificates is selected as one of the 12 contestants on series Bitchin’ Boot Camp. The news that McKinlee is one of 12 contestants on MotorTrend’s new competition digital series Bitchin’ Boot Camp won’t be all that shocking. Dave Kindig and Kevin “Kevdog” Schiele from Kindig-it Design, [...]

UBTech Graduate Becomes Contestant on Television Series2020-04-22T13:14:56-06:00

March 2020

UBTech announces virtual 2020 graduation commencement exercises

2020-05-06T16:58:51-06:00

UBTech announces virtual 2020 graduation commencement exercises “I’m excited to announce, UBTech’s graduation will be virtual in 2020. Unprecedented times provide opportunities to celebrate the success of UBTech’s graduates in advanced ways,” announced UBTech President, Aaron Weight. “Our partners, today’s technology leaders at STRATA Networks and V6 Media, make virtual solutions a reality. As a technical college, we will be utilizing the technology of today to recognize the future leaders of tomorrow.” UBTech President, Aaron Weight said, “Our partners, today’s technology leaders at STRATA Networks and V6 [...]

UBTech announces virtual 2020 graduation commencement exercises2020-05-06T16:58:51-06:00

COVID-19 Updates

2021-04-12T09:55:28-06:00

COVID-19 Updates April 8, 2021 Dear UBTech Community, On March 24, 2021, Governor Spencer Cox signed House Bill 294, terminating the statewide mask mandate effective April 10, 2021. Beginning April 12, 2021, masks will be encouraged and welcomed, but no longer required at a UBTech campus. At UBTech the health and well-being of our faculty, staff and students remain our highest priority. We ask all faculty, staff, students, and visitors on campus to remain vigilant in continuing positive hygiene practices, social distancing, and staying home if you are feeling ill. COVID-19 testing will continue to be available weekly for faculty, staff and students, [...]

COVID-19 Updates2021-04-12T09:55:28-06:00

November 2019

Mark Dockins Named New Vice President of Development at UBTech

2019-11-07T09:50:03-07:00

Mark Dockins Named New Vice President of Development at UBTech At the conclusion of an extensive search with over 30 qualified applicants throughout the United States, Mark Dockins has been named Vice President of Development at Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) effective January 6, 2020. Dockins has deep roots in education. He began his career as an English teacher, served as Uintah High School assistant principal and later as the student services director prior to serving as the superintendent for Uintah School District. Mark Dockins has been named Vice President of Development at Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) [...]

Mark Dockins Named New Vice President of Development at UBTech2019-11-07T09:50:03-07:00

September 2019

Single Moms Educational Path Eases, Thanks to Donation to UBTech

2019-10-01T09:12:42-06:00

Single moms educational path eases, thanks to donation to UBTech Submitted by UBTech Shannon Woodward, a trustee representing the Stella H. Oaks Foundation and vice president of Development, signs an agreement with UBTech President Aaron K. Weight to donate $75,000 to the college. The scholarship will fund tuition and other educational expenses for single mothers over a 5-year period. The Stella H. Oaks Foundation joins Uintah Basin Technical College to offer a scholarship that will assist single mothers with a variety of expenses to help them obtain an education. The foundation’s purpose is to bring hope to [...]

Single Moms Educational Path Eases, Thanks to Donation to UBTech2019-10-01T09:12:42-06:00

Allred’s Scholarship Opens Doors for Single Moms at UBTech

2019-10-01T09:04:01-06:00

Allred’s scholarship opens doors for single moms at UBTech Submitted by UBTech Allred’s Landscaping and Construction was honored recently by Uintah Basin Technical College with their Connectivity Award for making it easier for single mothers in the tri-county area to obtain an education. The award – presented to the company at the UBTech Board meeting – is given to companies and individuals for their “industry connectivity and engagement with students and programs at UBTech.” Allred’s Landscaping and Construction was honored recently by UBTech with their Connectivity Award for making it easier for single mothers in the tri-county area [...]

Allred’s Scholarship Opens Doors for Single Moms at UBTech2019-10-01T09:04:01-06:00

Law enforcement agencies are hiring, encourage candidates to attend UBTech’s POST Academy

2019-10-01T09:00:01-06:00

Law enforcement agencies are hiring, encourage candidates to attend UBTech’s POST Academy Law enforcement officials in Duchesne and Uintah counties are looking for qualified applicants to fill open positions in their departments. They remind those interested that training for a career in law enforcement is available through Uintah Basin Technical College. Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Satellite Academy at UBTech will soon begin its 12th session at the Roosevelt campus. UBTech is one of nine locations in Utah that offer the POST Academy. Officers who complete and gain certification from UBTech are certified statewide. Duchesne County Sherriff Travis [...]

Law enforcement agencies are hiring, encourage candidates to attend UBTech’s POST Academy2019-10-01T09:00:01-06:00

July 2019

Thirteen UBTech students compete at Nationals SkillsUSA

2019-07-12T12:53:34-06:00

Thirteen UBTech students compete at Nationals SkillsUSA Written by, UBTech Uintah Basin Technical College sent 13 students to Louisville, Kentucky recently to represent the college and the state of Utah at the Nationals SkillsUSA competition. This event occupies a space equivalent to 20 football fields, with more than 6,200 contestants testing their skills in over 100 separate events. More than half of the UBTech students placed in the top 10 in their respective divisions, with two students placing in the top 5 and one earning a medal. UBTech student, Brigg Edwards (far right), brought home the silver medal [...]

Thirteen UBTech students compete at Nationals SkillsUSA2019-07-12T12:53:34-06:00

Simplot Receives UBTech Connectivity Award

2019-07-12T12:48:22-06:00

Simplot Receives UBTech Connectivity Award Submitted by, UBTech Jared Jackson, Simplot Phosphate mine manager and Andrea Smith, Simplot human resource administrator attended the June Uintah Basin Technical College board meeting to receive a special award. College President Aaron Weight presented a UBTech Connectivity Award to Simplot for their partnership with UBTech and continued support for technical education. Simplot has donated equipment, provides an externship to UBTech Heavy Duty Diesel students, and uses the Custom Fit program at UBTech to train their employees. “We have enjoyed this partnership. It is our intention that we will hire employees from these externship [...]

Simplot Receives UBTech Connectivity Award2019-07-12T12:48:22-06:00