UBTech Announces New Nail Technician Program Coming in 2026
Uintah Basin Technical College (UBTech) is excited to announce the launch of a new Nail Technician Program at its Vernal campus. The program is anticipated to begin in July 2026, pending classroom renovation completion timelines, and Council on Occupational Education (COE) approval.
The decision to launch the program comes in direct response to overwhelming request, interest and support from the community. UBTech administration began exploring the opportunity in September of 2023 and actively pursued grant funding in 2024 to launch a Nail Technician and Cosmetology program.
Although the grant application was not funded in 2024, the College was able to secure and repurpose enough ongoing funding for the faculty needed to support a Nail Technician program in FY2027.
With the anticipation of a Nail Technician program coming summer of 2026, UBTech will continue to actively pursue additional grants and secure financial resources to expand Cosmetology programming in the future.
“We’ve received incredible support from the community and local industry partners,” said Michiel Bostick, Vice President of Instructional Services at UBTech. “We’re especially grateful for the community members who reached out, shared their ideas, and encouraged us to explore this opportunity. Their voices played a key role in shaping this new program.”
UBTech continues to work closely with local industry leaders, privately operated training centers, and community stakeholders to collaborate throughout the process.
This program is part of UBTech’s ongoing mission to provide high-quality, skills-based education, strengthening the economy of the Uintah Basin.
If you’d like to receive more information as it becomes available, visit the Nail Technician page to fill out an interest form.
