Mercedes-Benz of Sacramento Shop Foreman Ken Harland Talks Universal Technical Institute

As a graduate of Universal Technical Institute (UTI) himself, Ken Harland, shop foreman for Mercedes-Benz of Sacramento, confidently recruits auto mechanic talent from UTI.

When interviewing an auto technician to join his team at Mercedes-Benz of Sacramento, Ken primarily focuses on attitude and professionalism. Graduates who present the proper technical abilities and a positive, ready-to-work attitude tend to serve as promising candidates, Ken says.

Ken shares his experience from UTI grad to shop foreman and provides advice for the next generation of technicians, including to take attendance and punctuality seriously. In addition to the core automotive program at UTI, Ken also took the manufacturer-specific advanced training Mercedes-Benz DRIVE program.

Through a specialized team dedicated to identifying technician career opportunities, Universal Technical Institute is able to help UTI graduates search for careers with national dealerships, distributors and other local employers. While employment cannot be guaranteed, UTI places great emphasis on assisting graduates with finding jobs. Other services offered through UTI in preparation for careers include résumé development and interview training.

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