Are you a Utah CTE student with a passion for diesel technology? Are you ready to turn that passion into a fulfilling career? If so, we have exciting news for you! The Utah Diesel Tech Pathways (UDTP) has a scholarship to support students like you who are dedicated to building a future in the diesel tech industry. This scholarship aims to inspire and encourage passionate individuals to pursue a rewarding career in this field.
The Utah Diesel Tech Pathways Program is proud to announce its inaugural Diesel Day, which will take place on April 26, 2023, at the Bastian Agricultural Center in South Jordan, UT. The event is an opportunity for students to learn about pathways to becoming a diesel technician and to connect with potential employers in the industry. The event is open to students from 9th graders to adult learners who are interested in exploring diesel and automotive careers or are pursuing diesel technology as a career path.
The Mountainland CTE Region is excited to introduce the newest member of our Utah Diesel Tech Pathway Committee, Jake Johnson. His journey through the diesel pathway is nothing short of inspiring, and we are thrilled to have him as the Utah County UDTP Industry Chair.
Jake's story takes us back 25 years to when he was a sophomore at Mountain View High School in Orem. At that pivotal moment, his counselor posed the age-old question, "What do you want to do after graduation?" Jake's response was crystal clear – he wanted to work on heavy equipment. Without missing a beat, his counselor enrolled him in Diesel Repair classes at UVSC (now UVU) for his junior and senior years. And so, his dual high school and diesel tech education journey began.