By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act was signed into law on June 5, and provides companies more flexibility on the use of funds from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Businesses are encouraged to contact participating lenders prior to the June 30 deadline. Highlights of the program include:

• Loan Amount: PPP loans equal the average of one month’s 2019 payroll multiplied by 2.5 (capped at $10 million).
• Amount Forgiven: The SBA will forgive that portion of the loan used to cover payroll, rent payments, mortgage interest and the cost of utilities for a fixed period of time. As a result of the PPP Flexibility Act, the employer may now choose the covered period, either: (a) eight consecutive weeks from when the loan was received, or (b) up to 24 weeks from when the loan was received or on December 31, 2020, whichever comes first.
• Use of Funds: PPP funds can be used to cover payroll, mortgage or rent payments, utilities and other specified expenses. At least 60% of the amount to be forgiven must be spent on payroll, which includes employee benefit costs for vacation, sick/parental leave, insurance premiums, retirement benefits and state and local taxes.
• Interest Rate and Repayment Terms: The loan interest rate is 1%. Repayments on any amount not forgiven is deferred at least 10 months after the end of the covered period, with a two-year term for loans secured before June 5, and five-year term for loans on or after that date.
• Rehiring Workers: Employers have until December 31, 2020, to rehire workers and have their salaries count toward forgiveness.
• Payroll Taxes: Businesses receiving a PPP loan may also defer payment of 2020 payroll taxes.
• Apply Now: The deadline for application approval is June 30, 2020. Companies are encouraged to apply as quickly as possible because there is only $130 billion left to be lent (as of June 7, 2020). Click here for more information.
• Find a Bank: Companies looking to apply for PPP loans are encouraged to use the SBA’s “Find Local Lenders” page to locate the nearest PPP lending institutions.

For more information:

• View a taped SEMA webinar on May 28, entitled “Everything You Need to Know About the Paycheck Protection Program,” which features Gene Marks, a CPA and recognized expert on small business issues. 
• View additional PPP information posted on SEMA’s SBA loan webpage.
• Visit the SBA's PPP webpage.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act was signed into law on June 5, and provides companies more flexibility on the use of funds from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Businesses are encouraged to contact participating lenders prior to the June 30 deadline. Highlights of the program include:

• Loan Amount: PPP loans equal the average of one month’s 2019 payroll multiplied by 2.5 (capped at $10 million).
• Amount Forgiven: The SBA will forgive that portion of the loan used to cover payroll, rent payments, mortgage interest and the cost of utilities for a fixed period of time. As a result of the PPP Flexibility Act, the employer may now choose the covered period, either: (a) eight consecutive weeks from when the loan was received, or (b) up to 24 weeks from when the loan was received or on December 31, 2020, whichever comes first.
• Use of Funds: PPP funds can be used to cover payroll, mortgage or rent payments, utilities and other specified expenses. At least 60% of the amount to be forgiven must be spent on payroll, which includes employee benefit costs for vacation, sick/parental leave, insurance premiums, retirement benefits and state and local taxes.
• Interest Rate and Repayment Terms: The loan interest rate is 1%. Repayments on any amount not forgiven is deferred at least 10 months after the end of the covered period, with a two-year term for loans secured before June 5, and five-year term for loans on or after that date.
• Rehiring Workers: Employers have until December 31, 2020, to rehire workers and have their salaries count toward forgiveness.
• Payroll Taxes: Businesses receiving a PPP loan may also defer payment of 2020 payroll taxes.
• Apply Now: The deadline for application approval is June 30, 2020. Companies are encouraged to apply as quickly as possible because there is only $130 billion left to be lent (as of June 7, 2020). Click here for more information.
• Find a Bank: Companies looking to apply for PPP loans are encouraged to use the SBA’s “Find Local Lenders” page to locate the nearest PPP lending institutions.

For more information:

• View a taped SEMA webinar on May 28, entitled “Everything You Need to Know About the Paycheck Protection Program,” which features Gene Marks, a CPA and recognized expert on small business issues. 
• View additional PPP information posted on SEMA’s SBA loan webpage.
• Visit the SBA's PPP webpage.

By Ashley Reyes

The SEMA Truck and Off-Road Alliance’s (TORA) newest Volunteer Spotlight member is Kelli Mallicote of BodyGuard Bumpers. Mallicote was featured in 2016 as one of SEMA’s “35 Under 35,” in part for her rising industry talent and role in advancing the industry through her volunteerism with TORA. Check out her video to learn more about her experience and the many ways she gives back to the truck and off-road industry.

SEMA: What inspired you to pursue a career in the truck and off-road industry?

Kelli Mallicote: I’d really like to say that the automotive industry found me, rather than me finding it. I came from a background in the medical field and this was something that I just happened upon. My husband was working in manufacturing when he started BodyGuard Bumpers years ago and I started helping him and just grew to love the industry and the people. It kind of just found me.

SEMA: Why did you decide to volunteer for TORA? How has it or will it impact you?

KM: I decided to volunteer with TORA and get involved around 2014 to 2015. I wanted to meet people in the industry, get connected and just learn more about what the industry was about. It was a personal thing for me as well. I wanted to network and get more involved and I ran for the Select Committee in 2016 to 2018.

SEMA: What advice do you have for someone pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket?

KM: The best piece of advice that I could give is to get connected. The industry is really big, yet again, it’s really small. All the companies are very well connected, everyone knows everyone and a lot of people see each other frequently at shows. The best advice that I could give is if you have any questions or want to grow in the industry, don’t be afraid to ask. Connect with other people and get to know them. Just get involved.

SEMA: What is your dream truck or off-road vehicle? Where would we find you in it?

KM: My dream vehicle is anything to do with a Jeep. I currently have a Jeep JL, and I love anything outdoors, rock-crawling or anything off-road where we can take the top off and get out and just try and hang out and have fun. I’ve owned a couple of trucks as well. I’m probably more of a truck or Jeep girl; definitely not a car girl. 

By Ashley Reyes

The SEMA Truck and Off-Road Alliance’s (TORA) newest Volunteer Spotlight member is Kelli Mallicote of BodyGuard Bumpers. Mallicote was featured in 2016 as one of SEMA’s “35 Under 35,” in part for her rising industry talent and role in advancing the industry through her volunteerism with TORA. Check out her video to learn more about her experience and the many ways she gives back to the truck and off-road industry.

SEMA: What inspired you to pursue a career in the truck and off-road industry?

Kelli Mallicote: I’d really like to say that the automotive industry found me, rather than me finding it. I came from a background in the medical field and this was something that I just happened upon. My husband was working in manufacturing when he started BodyGuard Bumpers years ago and I started helping him and just grew to love the industry and the people. It kind of just found me.

SEMA: Why did you decide to volunteer for TORA? How has it or will it impact you?

KM: I decided to volunteer with TORA and get involved around 2014 to 2015. I wanted to meet people in the industry, get connected and just learn more about what the industry was about. It was a personal thing for me as well. I wanted to network and get more involved and I ran for the Select Committee in 2016 to 2018.

SEMA: What advice do you have for someone pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket?

KM: The best piece of advice that I could give is to get connected. The industry is really big, yet again, it’s really small. All the companies are very well connected, everyone knows everyone and a lot of people see each other frequently at shows. The best advice that I could give is if you have any questions or want to grow in the industry, don’t be afraid to ask. Connect with other people and get to know them. Just get involved.

SEMA: What is your dream truck or off-road vehicle? Where would we find you in it?

KM: My dream vehicle is anything to do with a Jeep. I currently have a Jeep JL, and I love anything outdoors, rock-crawling or anything off-road where we can take the top off and get out and just try and hang out and have fun. I’ve owned a couple of trucks as well. I’m probably more of a truck or Jeep girl; definitely not a car girl. 

By Ashley Reyes

Wade Kawasaki, president and CEO of Legendary Companies, is the latest industry icon featured in recently released video footage from the 2019 SEMA Show STAGE. Produced by SEMA Education in partnership with the SEMA Wheel and Tire Council (WTC), the new series episode includes Kawasaki as he shares his career path and stories of being exposed to the automotive industry at a young age, what advice he would give his younger self and more.

“Work hard, that’s really the name of the game—if you’re willing to focus and apply yourself in a meaningful way to whatever your dream is and have a great time doing it,” said Kawasaki. “You know, as they said, I’m so blessed to be in this industry. I love going to work every day.”

Additional topics include the benefits of selling direct to consumer, his experience selling product internationally versus in the United States and how working at his local speed shop trained him for a successful career in business.

“After getting into business and realizing that it’s the relationships that you develop that are really the important thing, then you realize that if you focus on the relationships with your team and with your customers, then the money will come; and the money will come for a long time,” said Kawasaki.

When asked about his experience learning from industry mentors at such a young age, Kawasaki also shared his thoughts and advice for the younger generation.

“That’s my encouragement with young people today, and why this education program is so great. If you ask, all of these guys are glad to help you. We want to share this passion; we want this to spread and we want everybody to be able to enjoy it.”

In addition to his role at Legendary Companies, Kawasaki is the SEMA immediate past chairman and secretary of the Board of Directors. He is also an avid collector of vintage and classic cars.

Check out the full video and stay tuned to SEMA eNews for additional interviews from the STAGE, powered by SEMA Education and the SEMA WTC.

By Ashley Reyes

Wade Kawasaki, president and CEO of Legendary Companies, is the latest industry icon featured in recently released video footage from the 2019 SEMA Show STAGE. Produced by SEMA Education in partnership with the SEMA Wheel and Tire Council (WTC), the new series episode includes Kawasaki as he shares his career path and stories of being exposed to the automotive industry at a young age, what advice he would give his younger self and more.

“Work hard, that’s really the name of the game—if you’re willing to focus and apply yourself in a meaningful way to whatever your dream is and have a great time doing it,” said Kawasaki. “You know, as they said, I’m so blessed to be in this industry. I love going to work every day.”

Additional topics include the benefits of selling direct to consumer, his experience selling product internationally versus in the United States and how working at his local speed shop trained him for a successful career in business.

“After getting into business and realizing that it’s the relationships that you develop that are really the important thing, then you realize that if you focus on the relationships with your team and with your customers, then the money will come; and the money will come for a long time,” said Kawasaki.

When asked about his experience learning from industry mentors at such a young age, Kawasaki also shared his thoughts and advice for the younger generation.

“That’s my encouragement with young people today, and why this education program is so great. If you ask, all of these guys are glad to help you. We want to share this passion; we want this to spread and we want everybody to be able to enjoy it.”

In addition to his role at Legendary Companies, Kawasaki is the SEMA immediate past chairman and secretary of the Board of Directors. He is also an avid collector of vintage and classic cars.

Check out the full video and stay tuned to SEMA eNews for additional interviews from the STAGE, powered by SEMA Education and the SEMA WTC.

By Ashley Reyes

Wade Kawasaki, president and CEO of Legendary Companies, is the latest industry icon featured in recently released video footage from the 2019 SEMA Show STAGE. Produced by SEMA Education in partnership with the SEMA Wheel and Tire Council (WTC), the new series episode includes Kawasaki as he shares his career path and stories of being exposed to the automotive industry at a young age, what advice he would give his younger self and more.

“Work hard, that’s really the name of the game—if you’re willing to focus and apply yourself in a meaningful way to whatever your dream is and have a great time doing it,” said Kawasaki. “You know, as they said, I’m so blessed to be in this industry. I love going to work every day.”

Additional topics include the benefits of selling direct to consumer, his experience selling product internationally versus in the United States and how working at his local speed shop trained him for a successful career in business.

“After getting into business and realizing that it’s the relationships that you develop that are really the important thing, then you realize that if you focus on the relationships with your team and with your customers, then the money will come; and the money will come for a long time,” said Kawasaki.

When asked about his experience learning from industry mentors at such a young age, Kawasaki also shared his thoughts and advice for the younger generation.

“That’s my encouragement with young people today, and why this education program is so great. If you ask, all of these guys are glad to help you. We want to share this passion; we want this to spread and we want everybody to be able to enjoy it.”

In addition to his role at Legendary Companies, Kawasaki is the SEMA immediate past chairman and secretary of the Board of Directors. He is also an avid collector of vintage and classic cars.

Check out the full video and stay tuned to SEMA eNews for additional interviews from the STAGE, powered by SEMA Education and the SEMA WTC.

By Fredy Ramirez

SEMA eNews highlights products from member-companies each week. This week's submissions are listed below.

The companies included with the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) logo are also members of the SDC, the definitive, industry-owned and -operated centralized data repository. Learn more about the SDC at www.semadatacoop.org.

Submit new-product press releases for consideration to editors@sema.org.

Holley Hyperspark Ignition Distributor Holley announces the release of its Hyperspark distributors. The distributor is manufactured to feature a high-quality billet distributor housing that is designed to resist corrosion and give a stylish look to your engine bay. The integrated Hall Effect crank trigger sensor and CNC-machined shutter wheel are engineered to provide a noise-free rpm signal to the ECU. All of the HyperSpark distributors are also available in a black housing. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 565-309
Go Rhino Bumper Hitch Go Rhino has released its flip-down bumper hitch step for 2-in. hitch receivers. The HS20 Bumper Step is designed to be a multi-function hitch step that has a vertical impact surface that also flips down as a step when needed. The step area is also self-retracting to convert back to a bump stop when the step is not in use. (Hitch-Pin not included.) 888-427-4466 www.gorhino.com PN: HS2012T
Holley EFI Canister Style Ignition Coil Holley introduces its Sniper EFI factory replacement canister-style ignition coil. This ignition coil is potted with an epoxy engineered to make it durable during high-vibration environments and can be mounted in any direction. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 556-153
Nos Dry Nitrous Plates NOS releases its Dry Nitrous plate for Gen-V LT Hi-Ram manifolds. The plate is designed to bolt between the upper and lower intake manifold. The plate is machined from billet 6061-T6 aluminum, laser etched with NOS logo, then anodized for corrosion protection. The one-piece plate features machined passages constructed for precision spray into the center of each cylinder runner. Includes NOS plate, gasket, jet holders, and jets. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 12538BNOS
Alliance 4x4 Coolant Filtration Kit Alliance 4x4 announces the release of its universal coolant filtration kit. The CNC-machined billet 6061 aluminum anodized construction filter block is engineered to attache to a supplied bracket that mounts to factory holes. Alliance 4X4 recommends replacement of the first filter at 500 miles and replacement of the second and third filters at 3,000 miles each. After three changes, filter replacements can be replaced once a year. The silicone hose fittings come pre-assembled constructed to ensure pure, leak-proof connections. This universal Coolant Filter Kit includes block, bracket, fittings, tape, 6 ft. of coolant line and hardware. The filter boss includes two threaded inlet ports and one outlet port. Note: If you need extra length hose or different size fittings, call before ordering. 844-920-949 www.alliance4x4.com PN: A4-UCF-01-20
Hot Shot’s Secret Frantz Oil Filter System Hot Shot’s Secret introduces its Ford 6.0 and 6.4L Powerstroke engine Quick Install Frantz Bypass Oil Filter System. The system is designed to remove up to 96% of all wear particles from engine oil for improved engine protection, engine life and extended oil drain intervals. The purpose of the Frantz Filter System is to deliver an endless supply of clean oil to your engine. The System is engineered to filter oil more than ten times finer than an OEM filter. The custom system includes a Frantz filter, an oil filter cap, an oil-fill cap, a gasket and two quick-release pre-made stainless-steel braided hose lines. 800-341-6516 HotShotSecret.com PN: Vary
Design Engineering Inc. Pre-Cut Hood Design Engineering Inc. announces the release of its Pre-Cut Hood Insulation Kits for musclecars. The Pre-Cut Hood Insulation Kits are constructed to control heat and sound in the engine bay, ad to protect the vehicle’s finish from high temperatures and chemicals. Kits are available for a variety of musclecar applications. 800-264-9472 www.designengineering.com PN: ’64–’65 Chevrolet Chevelle (#050128) ’66 Chevrolet Chevelle (#050127) ’67 Chevrolet Chevelle (#050126) ’68–’69 Chevrolet Chevelle (#050125) ’70–’72 Chevrolet Chevelle (with non-functional cowl) (#050124) ’67–’69 Chevrolet Camaro (Z/28, SS, base) (#050099) ’69–’70 Ford Mustang (base, Mach 1, Grande, GT-350, GT) (#050098) ’66–’67 Chevrolet Nova (#050093) ’69–’74 Chevrolet Nova (#050096) ’71–’74 Pontiac Ventura (base, GTO) (#050096) ’73–’74 Oldsmobile Omega (#050096) ’73–’74 Buick Apollo (#050096) ’65–’67 Pontiac LeMans/GTO (#050094) ’68–’70 Pontiac LeMans/GTO (#050095)

Compiled by SEMA Editors

LSI Chemical hand sanitizer is available in 16-oz., 32-oz., 64-oz., 1-gallon and 5-gallon bottles, and bulk sizes, including 55-gallon and 275-gallon.

Hot Shot’s Secret Extends Special Hand Sanitizer Discounts to Support the Opening of Racetracks in the United States

Hot Shot’s Secret—a Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI) company—has extended the company's “Support Your Local Track” campaign by offering special discounts to racetracks for the company’s LSI Chemical hand sanitizer. The dicounted pricing willl help racetracks nationwide to reopen safely in compliance with local racetrack official guidelines. With the onset of COVID-19, LSI began to manufacture hand sanitizer under the brand LSI Chemical to provide free of charge to local first responders and medical personnel utilizing a World Health Organization (WHO) formula that met strict guidelines for safety.

Summit Motorsports Park Cancels Season

Summit Motorsports Park owner Bill Bader Jr. announced that the Norwalk dragstrip facility was canceling all remaining events and will not open for the 2020 season.

“While faced with trying to produce events that would not, under current circumstances, hold up to the high standards that I set years ago when I took over the family business from my father, I was well aware that we had already lost 83% of our revenue for the year,” Bader Jr. said in his message online to fans. “We wouldn’t be able to make the money we need to make to successfully sustain operations if we opened.

To read the full statement, visit the Summit Motorsports Park website.

F1 Confirms First Eight Races Of Revised 2020 Calendar

Formula 1 confirmed the 2020 season will begin in Austria next month and revealed details on the first eight races of a new calendar. F1 Chief Executive Chase Carey outlined the first part of a revised calendar of races after working with officials, teams and the FIA on a plan to allow the season to begin safely. The revised F1 season is set to kick off with the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring, July 5, followed a week later by a second race at the same track. The Hungarian Grand Prix will follow a week after that before a break. Then, there will be two back-to-back races at Silverstone, followed by the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona. The Belgian Grand Prix will follow, along with the Italian Grand Prix at Monza a week later on September 6. All the races will be supported by Formula 2 and Formula 3. F1 will finalize the details of its complete 2020 calendar, announcing an expectation of having a total of 15–18 races before completing the season in December. For more information, visit www.formula1.com.

NMRA/NMCA All-American Nationals Moves to US 131 Motorsports Park

The NMRA/NMCA All-American Nationals will be contested at US 131 Motorsports Park (Martin, Michigan) over the weekend of August 27–30. The change in venue is due to Summit Motorsports Park’s decision to remain closed for 2020 as they regroup and plan for a return to action in 2021. For more information, visit www.NMCAdigital.com/MI or www.NMRAdigital.com/MI.

Lincoln Park Speedway (Putnamville, Indiana) will now host two events on back-to-back nights during the 16th edition of Indiana Midget Week.

Indiana Midget Week Adds Second Race at Lincoln Park Speedway

Lincoln Park Speedway (Putnamville, Indiana) will now host two events on back-to-back nights during the 16th edition of Indiana Midget Week, which is set for June 16–21. One of the Lincoln Park Speedway events, set for June 18–19, replaces the visit to Bloomington Speedway, which was canceled due to Monroe County guidelines. All tickets purchased for the canceled Bloomington Indiana Midget Week event may be refunded or can be honored on June 19, at Lincoln Park Speedway. For more information, visit www.usacracing.com.

NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Returns Beginning With Two Indianapolis Events in July

NHRA drag racing will return to the world stage in mid-July, relaunching its Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and associated programs with events on back-to-back weekends at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. The two events will be run on consecutive weeks, July 11–12 and July 18–19, at the home of the newly-sponsored Denso Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals and serve as the launch point for 15 more NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events that will follow beginning two weeks later in Seattle. The season will conclude with the crowning of the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series champions November 13–15, at the Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, California. The revised schedule is subject to changes due to evolving facts and guidelines. The Indianapolis events, both of which will be televised on the FOX Broadcast Network, will be open to a limited number of spectators, with offers being extended via email to NHRA members and 2020 U.S. Nationals ticket holders.

The revised 2020 schedule will consist of 19 total events, with 17 of those events being contested when the series resumes in July. Sixteen of the events on the revised schedule will be condensed to two-day competition schedules for the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series classes due to economic and logistical factors. The events in Chicago; Norwalk, Ohio; Richmond, Virginia; Epping, New Hampshire; and Sonoma, California, and the spring events in Las Vegas and Charlotte, North Carolina, that were originally scheduled for the 2020 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season, had to be canceled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The NHRA Southern Nationals in Atlanta, previously canceled, has been returned to the 2020 schedule in late August. For more information, visit www.nhra.com.

For more racing news, visit Performance Racing Industry’s (PRI) website.

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Masters Entertainment Group Inc. to Offer More Complete Streaming Event Coverage

Masters Entertainment Group Inc. of Bristol, Tennessee, has announced it has added a live streaming division. Masters plans to break away from the usual video streaming used in motorsports and offer more complete and professional streaming event coverage. Using professional television HD cameras, Masters says it will use boom cam shots, several manned cameras, drone shots, point-of-view cameras, photo-finish cams, live interviews from the pit area and top-end winner interviews. In addition, Masters will air a 30-minute TV special after the event. There is no cost for the streaming service for the event. For more information, visit www.masterstvshows.com.

Dr. Thomas Klukas

Dr. Thomas Klukas joins Formel D as COO

Effective June 1, Dr. Thomas Klukas has assumed the newly created position of chief operating officer for Formel D. With many years of international experience across a variety of managerial positions, the 55-year-old now heads the group’s operational division. From this point on, Formel D’s executive management will consist of Dr. Jürgen Laakmann (CEO), Gian Mario Deligios (CFO) and Dr. Klukas (COO). For the past 14 years, Dr. Klukas was employed by SGS SA, holding various international managerial positions. With a PhD in industrial engineering, he was responsible for the transportation division as a member of the board. Before this, Thomas Klukas held various senior management positions at DEKRA SE.

Overland Expo Events Cancelled for 2020

All in-person Overland Expo events previously scheduled for 2020 have been officially postponed until 2021. The event series will organize two more virtual Overland Expo events later in 2020. In-person Overland Expo events will return in 2021. Beyond Overland Expo’s social channels, fans can read stories and learn more about the overland industry and community on the newly created Overland Expo Compass editorial hub in addition to the Overland Sourcebook, which will go all-digital this year. Event organizers are requesting attendees, exhibitors and sponsors roll their tickets, sponsorships or booth space over to a 2021 Overland Expo event. However, if a 2021 rollover is not financially feasible, full refunds will be issued upon request. For more information, visit www.overlandexpo.com.

Joe Saad

Joe Saad Retiring after 46 Years With Acme Manufacturing Company

Acme Manufacturing Company has announced the retirement of Joe Saad, senior vice president of sales and marketing, after 46 years of service. Saad has been instrumental in developing polishing automation solutions for automotive trim, truck bumpers, aluminum wheels, plumbing components, hand tools and builders’ hardware.

Concurrently Acme has announced the following promotions:

• Jack Karagozian, Vice President – Global Sales Engineering
• Scott Kilpatrick, Vice President – Global Business Development
• Michael Lamb, Director - Global Service Sales and Parts
• Robert Thornton, Director – Global Engineering

Universal Technical Institute Reopens Hands-On Labs at All Campuses Across the Country

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has reopened hands-on training labs at 10 of its 13 campuses, including Avondale and Phoenix, Arizona; Orlando, Florida; Long Beach, Rancho Cucamonga and Sacramento, California; Houston and Dallas, Texas; Lisle (Chicago), Illinois; and NASCAR Tech in Mooresville, North Carolina. Labs at three remaining campuses (Exton, Pennsylvania; Norwood, Massachusetts; and Bloomfield, New Jersey) are scheduled to open by June 15. Modified in alignment with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health department guidelines, the labs allow students participating in online courses to continue the in-person portion of their education and train for good, stable jobs essential to the nation's infrastructure. UTI is implementing a number of health and safety measures in support of the well being of its students, employees, and campus communities, including: reduced class sizes, staggered start and end times across sessions, six-foot social distancing between workstations, independent break times for students and staff, cleaning and disinfecting all workstations and tools between sessions and taking the temperature of all students and staff before entering campus. For a full list of safety measures in UTI's modified labs, refer to UTI’s website.

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