BMW Partners with UTI to Train Military Service Members

TGR Staff - 09/07/2021

BMW of North America and Universal Technical Institute (UTI) have partnered to bring new opportunities to service members at the U.S. Army’s Fort Bragg, N.C. base. The BMW Military Service Technician Education Program (MSTEP) provides training for new career opportunities for service members transitioning from military service back into civilian life. This is the second BMW MSTEP program, after a successful launch at the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in 2018. BMW is the first premium automotive brand to open training programs for military service members directly on a U.S. military base.

The 16-week BMW technical education program features a specialized on-base curriculum and hands-on technical training on diagnostics and technologies unique to the BMW brand. Upon graduation, BMW assists the new technicians with employment at authorized U.S. dealers.

The Army’s Transition Assistance Program offers soldiers who are preparing to enter the civilian workforce the opportunity to learn or enhance their skills and knowledge in a career outside the military, we are thankful for every opportunity provided to our service members that gives an extra advantage to be competitive in their search for a rewarding profession. There is no doubt that with the assistance of the Military Service Technician Education Program, our transitioning service members will be successful in finding employment in a trade they enjoy.

Fort Bragg Garrison Commander, Col. Scott Pence.

BMW MSTEP is an expansion of BMW’s existing efforts to address the technician shortage while also supporting and providing career opportunities for U.S. service members. With more than five million BMW Group vehicles on the road in the U.S. and access to skilled technicians still limited, BMW has invested in several initiatives designed to engage, attract, and find technicians for its network, including the original technician education program known as BMW STEP.

For more information on Universal Technical Institute, please visit UTI.edu.