“I moved across the country to be an instructor here and it’s because the school has its students’ education at the forefront,” says marine instructor Steve Mercado.
Meet Steve Mercado, a seasoned professional in the marine industry and a proud graduate of UTI's Diesel Technology program in Avondale.1 His journey from student to teacher is one filled with passion and dedication.
Drawn to the flexibility of the marine industry, he shares, “I immediately went into the high-end yachting industry. I worked on large diesel engines and my career in the field lasted 39 years.”2
Influenced by his own teachers, he decided to give back by becoming a marine instructor at Marine Mechanics Institute. He explains, “The lessons they taught me when I was 19 years old carried me throughout my entire career so I wanted to give back.”
Watch the video to learn more about Steve’s marine career and why he chose to teach.
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1MMI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.
2MMI graduates’ achievements may vary. Individual circumstances and wages depend on personal credentials and economic factors. Work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer and their compensation programs affect wages. MMI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.