Native Americans and single parents to benefit from new scholarship at UBTech
Native Americans and single parents to benefit from new scholarship at UBTech LaRose Construction, a family-operated and Native American-owned business, is making a profound impact on the future of education in the Uintah Basin. The company has established a scholarship at UBTech, to provide educational opportunities for Native Americans and students who are single parents. LaRose Construction is the first Native American-owned company to partner with UBTech. The [...]
UBTech Excels Again at National SkillsUSA Competition
UBTech Excels Again at National SkillsUSA Competition Once again, Uintah Basin Technical College has proven its exceptional caliber at the National SkillsUSA competition held last month in Georgia. UBTech students claimed seven national rankings, with two gold medals among them, setting new milestones at the national level. This prestigious event, which emphasizes practical skills and hands-on demonstrations, attracts participants from all over the nation, challenging them in a [...]
Growing company with Vernal roots partnering with UBTech
Growing company with Vernal roots partnering with UBTech ProPetro, a leading company specializing in fracing, wireline, and high-pressure cement pumping, has recently announced a partnership with Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech). This collaboration will provide scholarship opportunities for residents of Duchesne, Daggett, and Uintah counties. It will cover 100 percent of the costs associated with certificate programs, including tuition, fees, and books. The roots of ProPetro trace back [...]
UBTech Titans Shine at State SkillsUSA Competition
UBTech Titans Shine at State SkillsUSA Competition Students from Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) once again demonstrated their talent at the SkillsUSA Utah Leadership and Skills Conference, with an impressive display of skill and dedication. Eighty-six UBTech students participated in the event, showcasing their talents across various disciplines. The results were nothing short of remarkable, as UBTech students clinched a staggering 51 medals, marking a record-breaking achievement. Twenty-four [...]
UBTech Welding Graduate Represents USA at WorldSkills in Lyon, France
UBTech Welding Graduate Represents USA at WorldSkills in Lyon, France Wyatt Hansen, a graduate of UBTech and current student at USU-Eastern, has clinched the top spot in the American Welding Society (AWS) 2024 USA Welding Trials in May in Alabama. He will be representing the United States at the WorldSkills competition in Lyon, France this September. Hansen is currently attending USU Eastern in Price. Hansen's journey into the world [...]
Sparking Success: UBTech’s Electrical Technician Program and Instructor Brant Monsen Shine Bright
Sparking Success: UBTech's Electrical Technician Program and Instructor Brant Monsen Shine Bright At Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech), the surge in success within the Electrical Technician Program is not by chance but by careful design and industry collaboration. UBTech Business and Trades Director, Tim Miller, credits the program's growth to strategic partnerships, a well-crafted curriculum, and the expertise of an experienced electrician turned dedicated instructor, Brant Monsen. Under [...]
UBTech Graduate Kristopher Morgan Earns Runner-Up Recognition in National Skills Competition
UBTech Graduate Kristopher Morgan Earns Runner-Up Recognition in National Skills Competition In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Kristopher Morgan, a graduate of UBTech and a diesel mechanic at BHI, recently secured the runner-up position in a national competition held by SkillsUSA. The competition aimed to select the United States Representative for the prestigious WorldSkills event scheduled to take place in France in the fall of 2024. [...]
Custom Fit Helps Businesses with Training & Funding
Custom Fit Helps Businesses with Training & Funding By Lezlee Whiting Uintah Basin businesses have a powerful ally in Custom Fit - a 40-year-old customized training and funding program offered through the State of Utah and Uintah Basin Technical College. Custom Fit helps your business find trainings your employees need and can build customized trainings for your workforce. It also has funding available to help businesses of all [...]
UBTech Graduate and BHI Employee Announced Finalist For WorldSkills Competition in France 2024
UBTech Graduate and BHI Employee Announced Finalist For WorldSkills Competition in France 2024 Kristopher Morgan, a UBTech graduate and diesel mechanic at BHI, has not just excelled in his career but has now solidified his position as one of the final two competitors representing the United States at the prestigious WorldSkills competition in France, scheduled for September 2024. Morgan's journey from an online charter school student to a [...]
Integrated Water Management Partners with Uintah Basin Technical College to Provide Scholarships
Integrated Water Management Partners with Uintah Basin Technical College to Provide Scholarships Integrated Water Management (IWM), a prominent environmentally friendly waste handling facility in the Uintah Basin, has announced a partnership with Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) aimed at supporting local education and fostering a better community. As part of its commitment to the region, IWM is donating to UBTech scholarships, with a unique emphasis on helping underserved [...]
WCF commits to aiding Uintah Basin students through substantial donation to UBTech
WCF commits to aiding Uintah Basin students through substantial donation to UBTech Wildlife Conservation Foundation (WCF) has solidified its commitment to education and community development through a strategic partnership with Uintah Basin Technical College. This partnership will provide students at UBTech with valuable scholarships that foster technical skills and empower the local workforce. As a respected conservation group and active participant in the community, WCF recognizes the importance [...]
Coyote Tanks and UBTech Create a Partnership to Empower Welding Students and Bolster Workforce Development
Coyote Tanks and UBTech Create a Partnership to Empower Welding Students and Bolster Workforce Development Coyote Tanks, a welding fabrication company, is excited to announce an impactful collaboration with Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) that will not only support aspiring welding professionals but also foster a stronger connection between education and industry. This collaboration, which encompasses scholarships, industry mentorship, and material donations, demonstrates Coyote Tanks' commitment to [...]
BHI Donates 8,000 Pounds of Steel to UBTech Welding Students
BHI Donates 8,000 Pounds of Steel to UBTech Welding Students In a step towards strengthening technical education and hands-on learning experiences, UBTech extends its gratitude to BHI for their generous donation of 8,000 pounds of steel and pipe materials. This substantial contribution is set to play a role in enhancing the training of welding students at UBTech, providing them with invaluable opportunities to refine their skills and knowledge. [...]
New Transfer Options for Technical Education Students
New Transfer Options for Technical Education Students By Snow College August 22, 2023 – Ephraim, UT – Students at Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) have a new transfer option thanks to an articulation agreement between UBTech and Snow College. The partnership will allow UBTech students to leverage their technical training, providing them with a fast-track to an associate degree. Students who transfer from UBTech to Snow College will [...]
UBTech Celebrates Record-Breaking Results from the National SkillsUSA Competition
UBTech Celebrates Record-Breaking Results from the National SkillsUSA Competition Students at Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) once again showcased their excellence at the National SkillsUSA competition. The National SkillsUSA Competition, renowned for its focus on hands-on skills demonstrations, attracted participants from across the country, putting their expertise to the test in various vocational and technical fields. Thanks to Iowa Tanklines who covered the costs of student travel, the [...]
Ovintiv Donates $20,000 to UBTech
Ovintiv Donates $20,000 to UBTech Ovintiv, a leader in the Uintah Basin’s oil and gas industry, continues supporting local communities and fostering education by donating $20,000 to Uintah Basin Technical College. This donation will provide valuable scholarships to aspiring students pursuing technical education. By joining forces with UBTech, Ovintiv aims to bridge the gap between industry demands and the availability of qualified professionals. This initiative not only demonstrates [...]
API Donates Scholarship To Aid UBTech Students
API Donates Scholarship To Aid UBTech Students Uintah Basin Technical College is pleased to announce a new partnership with the local American Petroleum Institution (API) chapter. The API Uintah Basin Chapter will donate a minimum of $2,500 annually to scholarships which will be available to any student pursuing any program at UBTech. “Contributing and providing scholarships to UBTech centralizes our donation,” said API Uintah Basin Chapter Chairman Andrew [...]
UBTech & Williams Partner on Scholarships
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 [...]
Welding Articulation With USU
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 [...]
UBTech Receive Accolades from Accrediting Agencies
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 [...]
UBTech Titans claim top honors at State SkillsUSA competition
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 [...]
UBTech to partner with online career charter school
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 [...]
UBTech, oil & gas companies collaborate to ease CDL driver shortage
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 [...]
UBTech Partners with Moon Lake Electric Association
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 [...]
UBTech Receives Donation From Rocky Mountain Power Foundation
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 [...]
UBTech & BHI partner on scholarships & job path for trades
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 [...]
UBTech and SUU announce articulation transferability for students
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 [...]
UBTech provides new career path for Vernal man
UBTech provides new career path for Vernal man By Lezlee E. Whiting Ryan Birch had worked in the Uintah Basin oil fields for almost 20 years when he was laid off during an industry slowdown in 2015 and “decided to make a change.” He returned to college to make a complete career change, enrolling in the Pharmacy Technician program at Uintah Basin Technical College. The Pharmacy Technician program prepares students [...]
Record number of UBTech students compete at Nationals SkillsUSA
Record number of UBTech students compete at Nationals SkillsUSA By Stephanie Carter Uintah Basin Technical College students recently returned from the National SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta, Georgia where they kept UBTech’s 6-year winning streak alive. UBTech sent 25 gold medalists representing Utah in their respective skills categories to compete against the best in the nation. The college has had a national medalist at SkillsUSA continuously since 2017. This year was [...]
K & K partnership with UBTech to help single dads gain education
K & K partnership with UBTech to help single dads gain education By Stephanie Carter It’s been 45 years since K & K Sanitation, Inc, was born and began the business of hauling away trash from homes and businesses in Duchesne County and western Uintah County. Company owners Mark and Meredith Kettle, and Marlene Kettle have announced a partnership with Uintah Basin Technical College to support a demographic [...]
UBTech is expanding their Welding and Nursing Assistant programs in the fall of 2022
UBTech is expanding their Welding and Nursing Assistant programs in the fall of 2022 By Stephanie Carter Due to student demand and industry need for summer and evening program offerings, Uintah Basin Technical College has secured funding to begin the expansion of their Nursing Assistant and Welding programs. “Thanks to recently secured legislative funding we’ll be able to produce additional workforce ready graduates in the fields of [...]
Leaving a legacy, UBTech’s Taniguchi retiring
Leaving a legacy, UBTech’s Taniguchi retiring By Stephanie Carter After 40 years of teaching welding, UBTech instructor, Jeff Taniguchi is announcing his retirement at the end of the current school year. Taniguchi, a Carbon High School graduate, went on to receive a Bachelor of Engineering degree and studied to become a Career Technical Education (CTE) teacher at the College of Eastern Utah (now USU-Eastern). Upon graduation in 1982 [...]
Recording breaking number of medalists from UBTech return home from Utah State SkillsUSA competition
Recording breaking number of medalists from UBTech return home from Utah State SkillsUSA competition By Stephanie Carter Students at Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) not only broke the College’s record this year of earning the most medals from the SkillsUSA Utah Leadership and Skills Competition, but also the record of bringing home the highest number of gold medalists. Thirty-nine students from Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) medaled recently [...]
UBTech partners with Finley Resources & Uintah Wax and others on innovative CDL program
UBTech partners with Finley Resources & Uintah Wax and others on innovative CDL program By Stephanie Carter Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) has announced that Finley Resources and Uinta Wax have partnered with the College to fund and establish an Advanced Energy Transportation program. This new initiative will provide existing CDL drivers with advanced training to transport black and yellow wax from Utah's Uintah Basin. "We need drivers [...]
UBTech – Mountain America Credit Union partnership impacts lives
UBTech – Mountain America Credit Union partnership impacts lives By Lezlee Whiting Officials from Mountain America Credit Union recently heard firsthand how their scholarship partnership with Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) makes a significant difference in the lives of students. Students and their instructors expressed thanks to Mountain America at a special luncheon and detailed how having access to financial resources for their education changed their lives. “Mountain [...]
UBTech Foundation receives a $100,000 donation from Marathon Petroleum benefitting Native American students
By Stephanie Carter Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) Foundation is a 501c3 organization that assists Utah students in changing theireconomic situations by covering the cost of tuition, books, and fees, allowing students the freedom to concentrate on completing their training in over 40 different certificate programs, including welding, electrical technician, construction technology, heavy duty diesel, automation technician, civil drafting technician and energy services. However, to be successful, the foundation relies [...]
UBTech Hosts 2021 NurseTim Conference
UBTech Hosts 2021 NurseTim Conference By Dylan Larino Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) hosted the 2021 NurseTim Conference on October 7th and 8th. The conference brought together nurse educators from fourteen of the sixteen Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) institutions to learn from one another in a professional setting. “This has been an awesome conference,” said Donna De Silva, an assistant rofessor of nursing at Southern Utah [...]
Zions Bank Expands Commitment to UBTech Scholarships
Zions Bank Expands Commitment to UBTech Scholarships By Stephanie Carter Recently Scott Anderson, president, and CEO of Zions Bank, traveled to the Uintah Basin to visit Uintah Basin Technical College and present a check for student scholarships. “For nearly 150 years, Zions Bank has been committed to being actively engaged in the local communities throughout Utah,” said Zions Bank Branch Manager/Vice President Tim Negus. “Zions Bank is a [...]
UBTech President Announces Ambitious Goal
UBTech President Announces Ambitious Goal By, Lezlee Whiting Challenge set. Challenge accepted. That’s the message that the administration and faculty at Uintah Basin Technical College are affirming as they accept the 2030 vision of UBTech President Aaron K. Weight to substantially increase the number of certificates awarded by the college. Weight’s 8-year 2030 challenge calls for 1,000 certificates annually to be awarded to qualified candidates by 2030 to [...]
UBTech Announces Labrum Pump Repair Partnership
UBTech Announces Labrum Pump Repair Partnership By Dylan Larino Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) is happy to announce Labrum Pump Repair as their newest scholarship partner. Labrum Pump Repair’s contributions fund a new scholarship for first-generation students. Labrum Pump Repair is a long-standing Uintah Basin business specializing in chemical injection systems for the oil and gas industry. It is owned and operated by Ted Labrum, whose family has [...]
UBTech partners with Uintah Basin Visual Arts to open gallery
UBTech partners with Uintah Basin Visual Arts to open gallery By Heather Lowry When Robin O’Crowley heard from Deena Millecam – then president of Uintah Basin Visual Arts – that the group was partnering with Uintah Basin Technical College to establish an art gallery on the Vernal campus, she knew she wanted to be involved and immediately volunteered to chair the committee. Through the partnership, artists from UBVA [...]
Construction and design firms partner with UBTech Foundation
Construction and design firms partner with UBTech Foundation By Lezlee E. Whiting Bryan Seeley remembers riding his bike to what was then UBATC (Uintah Basin Applied Technology College) to take computer classes that his mom enrolled him and his younger brother in over the summer. While his career path took him to the Wasatch Front years ago, he still travels back home to Roosevelt to visit family and [...]
UBTech sets a record at national SkillsUSA contest
UBTech sets a record at national SkillsUSA contest By Stephanie Carter Uintah Basin Technical College students continue to be innovative examples of perseverance, participating in the first-ever virtual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Competition. UBTech had a final medal count of 18 from the Utah SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills competition. UBTech students brought home nine gold medals, seven silvers, and two bronze. UBTech’s medal count tied with the much larger Utah Valley [...]
UBTech’s First Student Ambassadors Say the Year was a Success
UBTech’s First Student Ambassadors Say the Year was a Success By Kellie Shepherd UBTech offers students additional opportunities to develop leadership, teamwork, collaboration, and networking skills through their newly implemented Ambassador program. Ambassadors are UBTech students who become the face of the college by sharing their stories, mentoring peers, and recruiting potential students. The program gives ambassadors the opportunity to make new connections in the community, aiding them [...]
STRATA Partners with USU and UBTech to Fund Technology Programs
by, STRATA Networks This spring, STRATA pledged to donate $140,000 to support technology-centered educational programs offered by Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) and Utah State University-Uintah Basin (USU). STRATA’s donation will be awarded over a three-year period, giving $25,000 to each school to help fund operational costs, along with $90,000 that will be dedicated to scholarships for students enrolled in the schools. In recent years, there has been a [...]
Mark Dockins Named New Vice President of Instructional Services at UBTech
Mark Dockins Named New Vice President of Instructional Services at UBTech After the conclusion of a nationwide search with over 50 qualified applicants from throughout the United States, Mark Dockins has been named Vice President of Instructional Services at Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) effective January 1, 2022. Dockins is currently serving as the Vice President of Development at UBTech. Before UBTech, he served as the superintendent of [...]
UBTech captures 9 golds, 7 silvers and 2 bronzes at SkillsUSA
UPDATED: 4.27.21 Uintah Basin Technical College students proved to be innovative examples of perseverance while participating in the first-ever virtual SkillsUSA Utah Leadership and Skills Competition. UBTech students took home 18 medals in this year’s unique contest. “Over half of the total students who competed medaled. What a huge accomplishment!” said UBTech President Aaron Weight. “I wish to express my appreciation and congratulations to our faculty and staff who spent [...]
UBTech announces virtual 2021 graduation commencement exercises
“I’m excited to announce, UBTech’s graduation will be virtual in 2021. Unprecedented times provide opportunities to celebrate the success of UBTech’s graduates in advanced ways,” announced UBTech President, Aaron Weight. “Our partners 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 anticipates transitioning to a traditional [...]
UBTech Announces the Retirement of Vice President of Instructional Services, Tammy Wilkerson
UBTech Announces the Retirement of Vice President of Instructional Services, Tammy Wilkerson Uintah Basin Technical College President Aaron K. Weight announces the retirement of UBTech Vice President of Instructional Services, Tammy Wilkerson. “This is a difficult announcement to make,” said President Weight. “Tammy’s vision and commitment to UBTech students has been a driving force in UBTech’s success for many years. Her expertise will continue to be needed. In the coming months, she will move to a mentorship role to ensure a seamless transition for the new Vice President of [...]
UBTech and UVU announces articulation transferability for students
UBTech and UVU announces articulation transferability for students By, Stephanie Carter Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) and Utah Valley University (UVU) are pleased to announce additional higher education opportunities for UBTech students through course-to-course articulation agreements, which broadens 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 [...]
UBTech Receives $1.2 Million
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.2 Million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance to Boost Commercial Trucking Industry Training Programs at Uintah Basin Technical College in Eastern Utah Written by, John Atwood From Commerce News WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.2 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to Uintah Basin Technical College, Roosevelt, Utah, [...]
UBTech Announces First Annual Giving Week to Fund Scholarships
UBTech announces first annual Giving Week to fund scholarships By, Lezlee Whiting In this season of gratitude and thanksgiving, UBTech is excited to provide an opportunity for everyone to participate in the first annual UBTech Giving Week to raise money for student scholarships. “We live in the most giving of all communities,” said UBTech President, Aaron K. Weight. “We are grateful for your desire to bless the lives of [...]
Valirie Serawop Named Student of the Year 2020-2021
Valirie Serawop Named UBTech Student of the Year By, Stephanie Carter Uintah Basin Technical College is pleased to announce their 2020-2021 Student of the Year. Twelve excellent UBTech Students vied for this honor. After a challenging selection process, Valirie Serawop was selected for this distinguished title. Laci Day, Student of the Year 2019-2020, provided insight and advice to Serawop. “Take advantage of every opportunity; say yes often, you [...]
At UBTech inclusion makes a world of difference for students with different learning styles
At UBTech inclusion makes a world of difference for students with different learning styles By, Lezlee Whiting Brady Hales’ journey to earn his Culinary Arts certificate may not have started out ideally. There were certainly bumps along the way, yet each was a testament to how inclusion made a tremendous difference in his education while a student at Uintah Basin Technical College. Brady was fresh out of high school in 2015 when he enrolled in the UBTech Culinary [...]
UBTech enrollment posts growth, despite COVID-19
UBTech enrollment posts growth, despite COVID-19 By Lezlee Whiting Student enrollment numbers and membership hours at Uintah Basin Technical College experienced growth during the month of July when compared with last year, despite upheaval due to COVID-19 restrictions and concerns. “I am excited about what the future is going to bring,” said UBTech Vice President of Instruction Tammy Wilkerson. “We know that COVID is going to create some challenges, but we will move forward [...]
UBTech instructor has tools to literally change lives
UBTech instructor has tools to literally change lives By Lezlee E. Whiting Jeremy Dool keeps his Uintah Basin Technical College Residential Construction certificate displayed on the wall of his office. He is proud of it and tells people that he “is from UBTech.” He sounds like a typical graduate, until you learn that he earned his certification while serving prison time at the Duchesne County Jail “I made [...]
Les Olson Company partners with UBTech to provide scholarships for IT students
Les Olson Company partners with UBTech to provide scholarships for IT students By Lezlee E. Whiting Students who enroll in one of three IT programs at Uintah Basin Technical College will be the beneficiaries of a new scholarship donated by Les Olson Company. “The Matt Olson Memorial Scholarship will make scholarships available annually,” said Les Olson Company CEO, James Olson. Les Olson Company offers office technology products [...]
Miller Electric Mfg. Co and AWS Honor Dalton Van With Welding Scholarship for UBTech Students
Miller Electric Mfg. Co and AWS honor Dalton Van with welding scholarship for UBTech students By Stephanie Carter and Lezlee Whiting An accomplished welder who earned both state and national recognition for his work will be remembered through a memorial scholarship at Uintah Basin Technical College. Dalton Van, who graduated in 2019 from UBTech’s welding program, was killed in a one-vehicle rollover near Price on June 13. He [...]
Buxton family creates a legacy honoring their parents
Buxton family creates a legacy honoring their parents trough, the Dr. Terry and Diane Buxton Endowment Memorial Scholarship Fund By Stephanie Carter and Lezlee Whiting After the passing of Dr. Terry Mackley Buxton and his wife Diane Christensen Buxton, their children: Julie Wilkins, Greg Buxton, Ginger Rust, and the children of the late Chris Buxton, along with the Buxton’s many grandchildren, knew they needed to find a way [...]
UBTech Plans for Fall 2020
UBTech Plans for Fall 2020 Written by, UBTech Last month, while maintaining CDC guidelines, UBTech campuses opened to the public, once again allowing face-to-face instruction and new student enrollment. UBTech’s fall 2020 plan is to continue student enrollment with hybrid and face-to-face instruction. To facilitate learning, UBTech programs & courses will be offered within the flexibility parameters of UBTech’s accreditation guidelines. “We’re confident, as our faculty continue using [...]
UBTech’s Message of Unity
UBTech’s Message of Unity Uintah Basin Technical College expresses concern and acknowledges lives and communities being impacted by racial bias and violence. UBTech is an inclusive college. We stand firmly against racism and violence in any form and are committed to promoting a culture of safety, kindness, respect and love. The UBTech Way includes the principle of being “Campus and Community Connected.” We pledge to communicate respectfully and listen [...]
Historic UBTech Commencement Graduates 485
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 [...]
Leigh Lloyd named Educator of the Year by UBTech
Leigh Lloyd named Educator of the Year by UBTech Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) has announced their selection of UBTech Medical Assistant instructor, Leigh Lloyd, as their Educator of the Year. “Leigh was chosen because of her hard work and efforts to provide students with quality education.” Said UBTech President Aaron K. Weight. Lloyd, along with a few other select educators from the Uintah Basin, were slated to [...]
UBTech Graduate Becomes Contestant on Television Series
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 [...]
UBTech announces virtual 2020 graduation commencement exercises
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, [...]
COVID-19 Updates
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 [...]
A Christmas Gift to UBTech From The You Got This Foundation
A Christmas Gift to UBTech From The You Got This Foundation Just in time for Christmas, You Got This (YGT) Foundation President, Chris Anderton, came to UBTech on a surprise visit and signed a contract, doubling their scholarship contribution to the college. Just over a year ago, YGT committed $20,000 over a 10 year period of time, to UBTech, providing scholarships in support of basic skills training for [...]
Mark Dockins Named New Vice President of Development at UBTech
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 [...]
Single Moms Educational Path Eases, Thanks to Donation to UBTech
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 [...]
Allred’s Scholarship Opens Doors for Single Moms at UBTech
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 [...]
Law enforcement agencies are hiring, encourage candidates to attend UBTech’s POST Academy
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 [...]
Thirteen UBTech students compete at Nationals SkillsUSA
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 [...]
Simplot Receives UBTech Connectivity Award
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 [...]
UBTech Class of 2019 Includes 494 Graduates
By, Chelsea Deets with UBMedia The Uintah Conference Center was packed with the family and friends of UBTech’s 2019 Graduating Class May 1. “It was good,” says Candy Rendon, a practical nursing graduate. “It was really hard and intense. I’ve already applied to Uintah Basin Medical Center in Roosevelt. I get to be a nurse. It’s what I want. I’ve found that I want to give people as [...]
UBTech Brings Home 28 Medals and Announces New Partnership
UBTech Shines at SkillsUSA Claiming 28 Medals By, Lezlee Whiting Twenty-eight students from Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) medaled recently at the 2019 SkillsUSA Utah Leadership and Skills Competition. UBTech campuses sent 72 students to compete at the state level with 28 placing in the top three in their respective fields. Notably, this year UBTech swept the Nursing Assistant category with all three medalists coming from the college, [...]
Hard Work and Practice Took UBTech Welder to the Top
Hard Work and Practice Took UBTech Welder to the Top By, Stephanie Carter & Lezlee Whiting Roosevelt resident Jordan Wynn is one of the best welders in the United States and he has quite a story to share. It’s a story of perseverance and heartache, yet personally coming out on top. Wynn is humble about his skill and brutally honest in his assessment of himself. Jordan Wynn, [...]
New welding technology facility at Uintah Basin Tech College ‘a big deal,’ says system chairman
New welding technology facility at Uintah Basin Tech College 'a big deal,' says system chairman Written by, Marjorie Cortez - Deseret News Spenser Heaps, Deseret NewsChristopher Nolden and Lyciera Williams, both 18 and students at Uintah Basin Technical College in Roosevelt, use torches to cut a metal ribbon at the opening of the school's new Welding Technology Building on Thursday, March 21, 2019. (Roosevelt, Utah)— March [...]
Simplot Donation to Benefit UBTech Diesel Mechanic Students
Simplot Donation to Benefit UBTech Diesel Mechanic Students Written by, Lezlee Whiting Heavy Duty Diesel program students at Uintah Basin Technical College will have an opportunity for hands-on training on a donated piece of equipment thanks to a relationship between UBTech and Simplot Phosphates. Simplot is also offering one paid externship at the phosphate mine north of Vernal for a UBTech student enrolled in the Heavy Duty Diesel [...]
New State-Of-The-Art Welding Facility to Open Doors in March
New State-Of-The-Art Welding Facility to Open Doors in March Submitted by, UBTech Over the past five years, Uintah Basin Technical College’s welding programs in Roosevelt and Vernal have served more than 2,000 students. It’s a program that has rapidly gained increasing popularity with student enrollment overwhelming available space and equipment. The demand for a new welding facility became even more urgent with statistics showing a looming nationwide shortage [...]
Brady Trucking Partners with UBTech Offering $42,500 In Scholarships
Brady Trucking Partners with UBTech Offering $42,500 In Scholarships By, Lezlee Whiting and Stephanie Carter Brady Trucking has entered into a partnership with Uintah Basin Technical College to provide $8,500 in scholarships annually for students in the CDL program, for the next five years. “We have many scholarship opportunities and we aren’t having any problems using the funds. It shows the need we have in the Uintah Basin,” [...]
UBTech’s Intercampus Contest Sharpen Skills
UBTech’s Intercampus Contest Sharpen Skills By, Stephanie Carter & Lezlee Whiting UBTech recently held a regional SkillsUSA Competition at the Vernal campus. Students from both campuses competed against each other to hone skills they have learned in their respective Automotive, Welding, and Carpentry programs. Local industry also participated in these competitions by assisting as judges and donating prizes. Welding students competed as individuals in beginning and advanced divisions. [...]
Snows honored as Champions of Education by UBTech
Snows honored as Champions of Education by UBTech By, Lezlee Whiting Three members of the Snow family were honored at a banquet hosted recently by Uintah Basin Technical College as Champions of Education. The patriarch of the family, Alva Crosby Snow was honored posthumously for the integral role he played in helping to plant the roots of higher education 50 years ago in Roosevelt. Also honored for their [...]
UBTech recognizes ’50-year alumni’ at Champions of Education Gala
UBTech recognizes ’50-year alumni’ at Champions of Education Gala By, Lezlee Whiting Four years ago Uintah Basin Technical College began an annual tradition of honoring “champions of education.” This year the event marked the conclusion of the college’s 50 year anniversary celebration held throughout 2018. As part of that event 14 alumni representing different decades and various college’s programs were recognized for their achievements. They each shared their [...]
Is College Really the Only Pathway to Success? Here’s What Some States Are Doing to Help Young People
Is College Really the Only Pathway to Success? Here’s What Some States Are Doing to Help Young People By Lois M. Collins Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY — College costs are rising and many students fear amassing significant student loan debt, but college is often drilled into high school students as the only option if they want to succeed. It might not be. Even as experts call the [...]
Roofing World Home Improvement Center Receives “Connectivity” Award from UBTech
Roofing World Home Improvement Center Receives “Connectivity” Award from UBTech By, Stephanie Carter & Lezlee Whiting On January 17, Roofing World received a “Connectivity” award from Uintah Basin Technical College. This award is given to companies and individuals for their industry connectivity and engagement with students and programs at UBTech. Rhett and Kristi Holmes, owners of Roofing World Home Improvement Center, attend the UBTech board meeting to accept [...]
STRATA Receives “Connectivity” Award from UBTech
STRATA Receives "Connectivity" Award from UBTech By, Stephanie Carter On November 13, STRATA Networks received a “Connectivity” award from Uintah Basin Technical College. This award is given to companies and individuals for their industry connectivity and engagement with students and programs at UBTech. Bruce Todd, CEO/GM of STRATA and Andy Adamson, Chief Human Resources Officer, attended the UBTech board meeting to accept the award. Earlier this year, STRATA [...]
UBTech Student of the Year 2018-2019 McKinlee Thacker!
UBTech Student of the Year 2018-2019 McKinlee Thacker! Written by, Jack Gillund (UBMedia) Uintah Basin Technical College announced their Student of the Year for 2018 / 2019 during a banquet held at the Vernal campus Wednesday. “One of the best parts of the student of the year is that it comes with a gigantic check for $1,000 paid to McKinlee Thacker,” said Dean Wilson, the vice president of [...]
Uintah Basin Community Carried Nearly 2500 lbs in Honor of Veteran’s Day
Uintah Basin Community Carried Nearly 2500 lbs in Honor of Veteran's Day Written by, Derek Hopper (UBMedia) Several hundred Basinites braved below freezing temperatures to participate in the fourth annual UBTech Ruck Run at the Vernal campus Saturday. “We had 189 participants in this year’s run,” said Stephanie Carter of UBTech. “The runners carried a combined 2,490 lbs., traveling 587 miles, which is the distance from Vernal to [...]
UBTech Produces More National Champions
UBTech Produces More National Champions Written by Stephanie Carter Four Uintah Basin Technical College students who competed in the National Leadership and Skill Conference (SkillsUSA) are climbing the ladder to national success – with one member of the prestigious group, Dalton Van, taking the silver medal in the welding competition. The Nationals SkillsUSA event occupies a space equivalent to 20 football fields, with more than 6,200 contestants in [...]
Student Inspires Roofing World to Partner with UBTech
Student Inspires Roofing World to Partner with UBTech Written by, Stephanie Carter & Lezlee Whiting Last year Masen Holmes enrolled in UBTech’s Carpentry Program, he was in his freshman year at Uintah High School. “I want to have a career in the construction industry,” Holmes said. “Either as a general contractor, electrician, or maybe even an electrical engineer. I want to get my headstart in learning those skills, [...]
Strata Networks Pledges $135,000 for Technology Training Program
Strata Networks Pledges $135,000 for Technology Training Program Written by, STRATA (Roosevelt, Utah)— April 9, 2018 – STRATA Networks announced today that they have pledged to donate $135,000 to UBTech to help fund a technology-based training program for students in the Uintah Basin. STRATA’s donation will be awarded over a three-year period with $30,000 being contributed annually to help fund equipment and operational costs, and an additional $15,000 [...]
UBTech Produces More National Champions
UBTech Produces More National Champions Written by Stephanie Carter & Lezlee Whiting Four Uintah Basin Technical College students who competed in the National Leadership and Skill Conference (SkillsUSA) are climbing the ladder to national success – with one member of the prestigious group, Dalton Van, taking the silver medal in the welding competition. The Nationals SkillsUSA event occupies a space equivalent to 20 football fields, with more than 6,200 [...]
New Programs at UBTech
New Programs at UBTech UBTech is gearing up for the start of the new school year by bringing four new programs to students and job seekers in the Uintah Basin. The new programs are open to adults and secondary students and include: Surgical Technologist, IT Support Technician, Network Technician, and Security Technician. Each program carries a certificate showing employers students have undergone intensive hands-on training, and at the [...]