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January 2022

UBTech Foundation receives a $100,000 donation from Marathon Petroleum benefitting Native American students

2022-01-12T15:08:57-07:00

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 on partners from the business community to help them “close the gap” in education for students, especially those in the tribal community.  Marathon Petroleum, a company with approximately 120 employees in [...]

UBTech Foundation receives a $100,000 donation from Marathon Petroleum benefitting Native American students2022-01-12T15:08:57-07:00

November 2021

Zions Bank Expands Commitment to UBTech Scholarships

2022-09-16T14:03:00-06:00

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 strong supporter of higher education, so this donation falls right in line with our values and desire to provide community support.” During Anderson’s visit to UBTech in celebration of this donation, [...]

Zions Bank Expands Commitment to UBTech Scholarships2022-09-16T14:03:00-06:00

October 2021

UBTech President Announces Ambitious Goal

2021-10-12T14:57:15-06:00

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 further promote economic development in the Uintah Basin. UBTech awarded 769 certificates to students last year. To meet Weight’s goal of 1,000 certificates by 2030, over the next 8 years certificates [...]

UBTech President Announces Ambitious Goal2021-10-12T14:57:15-06:00

September 2021

UBTech Announces Labrum Pump Repair Partnership

2021-09-20T08:30:13-06:00

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 called the Uintah Basin home for five generations. Ted Labrum, and his daughter Jess Kissling, decided to support students due to their experience at UBTech’s Junior/Senior parent night. They saw the [...]

UBTech Announces Labrum Pump Repair Partnership2021-09-20T08:30:13-06:00

August 2021

UBTech partners with Uintah Basin Visual Arts to open gallery

2021-08-25T16:59:17-06:00

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 donate artwork for an annual art auction, benefiting the UBTech Foundation Scholarship fund. The artwork is currently on display in the UBTech art gallery on the main floor of the Vernal [...]

UBTech partners with Uintah Basin Visual Arts to open gallery2021-08-25T16:59:17-06:00

July 2021

UBTech sets a record at national SkillsUSA contest

2021-07-15T16:40:35-06:00

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 University for the highest medal count from a higher education institution. The nine gold medalists, who competed virtually at the national competition included: Taydn Holmes in Carpentry, Scotlyn Williams in Extemporaneous Speech, Betty [...]

UBTech sets a record at national SkillsUSA contest2021-07-15T16:40:35-06:00

June 2021

UBTech’s First Student Ambassadors Say the Year was a Success

2021-07-08T11:57:15-06:00

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 in their search for future job opportunities. Being a UBTech Ambassador enhances resumes and is a service that stands out on scholarship applications. “It has been fun to watch friendships bloom [...]

UBTech’s First Student Ambassadors Say the Year was a Success2021-07-08T11:57:15-06:00

May 2021

Mark Dockins Named New Vice President of Instructional Services at UBTech

2021-05-19T09:59:00-06:00

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 schools for Uintah County School District, making the switch to higher education in 2019 to continue his career in education.      "It's been a wonderful experience to be part of the [...]

Mark Dockins Named New Vice President of Instructional Services at UBTech2021-05-19T09:59:00-06:00

April 2021

UBTech captures 9 golds, 7 silvers and 2 bronzes at SkillsUSA

2021-05-12T15:12:32-06:00

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 countless hours making this possible. Our students’ achievements were remarkable.” Students competed in numerous categories ranging from medical to trades, and business. Due to continuing restrictions related to Covid-19 safety protocols, [...]

UBTech captures 9 golds, 7 silvers and 2 bronzes at SkillsUSA2021-05-12T15:12:32-06:00

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
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