Universal Technical Institute has added its nine-month HVACR diploma program to its Lisle, Illinois campus. This expansion brings the training to eight states including California and Florida and aligns with the North Star Strategy to address national technician shortages ahead of an Atlanta launch in Summer 2026.
Universal Technical Institute has introduced its nine-month HVACR diploma at the Lisle, Illinois campus, marking the eighth state location for this program alongside California, Arizona, Texas, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina and Florida.
The diploma covers troubleshooting, service and installation of residential and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, equipping students for entry-level technical roles upon completion.
This addition aligns with UTI’s multi-year North Star Strategy to address nationwide technician shortages by increasing access to hands-on skilled trades education.
UTI’s Atlanta facility, scheduled to open in Summer 2026, will also provide the HVACR diploma, expanding geographic reach and supporting growing industry demand.
