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May 2024

UBTech Titans Shine at State SkillsUSA Competition

2024-05-01T15:42:14-06:00

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 students secured gold medals, setting yet another record. UBTech emerged as one of the top three institutions, taking home the highest number of medals in the state. Of the 86 competitors [...]

UBTech Titans Shine at State SkillsUSA Competition2024-05-01T15:42:14-06:00

March 2024

Sparking Success: UBTech’s Electrical Technician Program and Instructor Brant Monsen Shine Bright

2024-03-21T09:23:50-06:00

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 Monsen's guidance, the program has witnessed a remarkable spark in enrollment. From a modest beginning with 17 students in FY 2022, the numbers have escalated to over 80 students currently enrolled [...]

Sparking Success: UBTech’s Electrical Technician Program and Instructor Brant Monsen Shine Bright2024-03-21T09:23:50-06:00

February 2024

UBTech Graduate Kristopher Morgan Earns Runner-Up Recognition in National Skills Competition

2024-02-29T14:20:37-07:00

 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. Morgan, with his background in diesel mechanics, advanced through multiple elimination rounds, showcasing his expertise and versatility in various technical challenges. One notable task involved designing the hydraulic system of a [...]

UBTech Graduate Kristopher Morgan Earns Runner-Up Recognition in National Skills Competition2024-02-29T14:20:37-07:00

 Custom Fit Helps Businesses with Training & Funding

2024-02-14T12:03:43-07:00

 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 sizes with 40 percent of the cost of training. The company contributes 60 percent. The training can be done anywhere: at UBTech, online, out of the area, and even out of state. [...]

 Custom Fit Helps Businesses with Training & Funding2024-02-14T12:03:43-07:00

January 2024

UBTech Graduate and BHI Employee Announced Finalist For WorldSkills Competition in France 2024

2024-01-26T13:23:08-07:00

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 promising diesel mechanic is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and seizing unique opportunities. In 2021, he discovered the chance to pursue tuition-free college courses in a hands-on environment [...]

UBTech Graduate and BHI Employee Announced Finalist For WorldSkills Competition in France 20242024-01-26T13:23:08-07:00

December 2023

Integrated Water Management Partners with Uintah Basin Technical College to Provide Scholarships

2023-12-07T09:32:05-07:00

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 students pursue technical education. IWM's decision to collaborate with UBTech comes from a deep-rooted commitment to enhancing the local community and strengthening the workforce trained by the College. The partnership aims [...]

Integrated Water Management Partners with Uintah Basin Technical College to Provide Scholarships2023-12-07T09:32:05-07:00

October 2023

WCF commits to aiding Uintah Basin students through substantial donation to UBTech

2023-10-24T08:36:02-06:00

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 of giving back to the community that has supported its endeavor, said Kevin Richens, President of WCF. The partnership with UBTech involves a substantial donation of $25,000. The funds will be [...]

WCF commits to aiding Uintah Basin students through substantial donation to UBTech2023-10-24T08:36:02-06:00

September 2023

Coyote Tanks and UBTech Create a Partnership to Empower Welding Students and Bolster Workforce Development

2023-09-15T14:34:23-06:00

  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 nurturing talent while addressing the workforce needs of tomorrow. Having a history tracing back to 2011, Coyote Tanks has undergone evolution, while its present President, Doug Reynolds, marks a decade with [...]

Coyote Tanks and UBTech Create a Partnership to Empower Welding Students and Bolster Workforce Development2023-09-15T14:34:23-06:00

BHI Donates 8,000 Pounds of Steel to UBTech Welding Students

2023-09-11T08:28:56-06:00

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. The donation, comprising high-quality steel and pipe materials, reaffirms BHI's commitment to fostering growth within the technical education sector and nurturing future professionals. The materials will serve as essential resources for [...]

BHI Donates 8,000 Pounds of Steel to UBTech Welding Students2023-09-11T08:28:56-06:00

August 2023

New Transfer Options for Technical Education Students

2023-08-24T13:53:19-06:00

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 now have the opportunity to apply their training as credits toward a degree in nursing, pre-engineering, computer information systems, business, or general technology. This agreement will save students time and money, [...]

New Transfer Options for Technical Education Students2023-08-24T13:53:19-06:00
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