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Education question
Okay, so I've been out of high school for a few years (graduated in 2004) and I've decided that while I'm still relatively young (just turned 21), I need to get back in school and do something with my life. I've decided that I want to be a mechanic, but I'm torn whether I want to work on cars or motorcycles. Both I love to be around and work on (with the little knowledge I have).
There's UTI with a Ford program in Glendale Heights, IL (near Chicago) and then there's MMI for motorcycles in Phoenix. I'm wanting to get some opinions from others to see which way I should go. Either way I go I don't want to be limited to just having knowledge on how to work on Harleys or Fords (for example), but I'd like to be able to know I can go to any motorcycle or automotive shop and get a job.
Any and all input/advice/opinions that people can offer I would greately appreciate it.
There's UTI with a Ford program in Glendale Heights, IL (near Chicago) and then there's MMI for motorcycles in Phoenix. I'm wanting to get some opinions from others to see which way I should go. Either way I go I don't want to be limited to just having knowledge on how to work on Harleys or Fords (for example), but I'd like to be able to know I can go to any motorcycle or automotive shop and get a job.
Any and all input/advice/opinions that people can offer I would greately appreciate it.
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i graduated in 2004 also. i've had a friend go to UTI in pennsylvania and i've had 3 friends that went to the nascar (NTI) in north carolina. 2 of them only completed the basic automotive classes and came home but the other one completed the whole program and is now a welder for roush racing. the others said they just learned basic automotive systems. from what i've heard from them, it's the same as the automotive program at the state university that i go to. i'm not in the automotive program, but all of my classes are in the same building and i've talked with quite a few of those who are.
the only difference i can see is that UTI pretty much garuntees job placement.
i don't think they have a motorcycle section at my school.
the only difference i can see is that UTI pretty much garuntees job placement.
i don't think they have a motorcycle section at my school.
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I've heard a lot of great things about WyoTech. My main problem with them though is they're located in Florida. I'm not a fan of Florida so I'd rather not go there. Nothing against those who do live there, it's just not my cup of tea.
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What does you local community college offer as far as vocational programs? It would be cheaper than a specialized school, and you could also take a few accounting courses while you're there (in case you decide to run your own business someday).
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Most manufactors have their own training schools if you impress them enough to get in. As far a having a job later........for exzample if a guy can do nothing but take a harley apart (repair the broken part) and put it back together he can go anywhere and have a job.........thats all he has to know but he has to know it well.same with marine engines,
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my brother went to uti in GH. then got accepted into the volvo program, Then worked for a volvo dealer for about 18 months, moved back home, and now works in a woodshop
My best freind went to wyotech (wyoming) in 98' graduated, then worked at a volvo dealer till 2004, and decide he wanted to do something else. Is currently going to school for LE.
The way I see it... People want to drive motorcycles, but people must drive cars....
My best freind went to wyotech (wyoming) in 98' graduated, then worked at a volvo dealer till 2004, and decide he wanted to do something else. Is currently going to school for LE.
The way I see it... People want to drive motorcycles, but people must drive cars....
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Originally Posted by Munky
I've heard a lot of great things about WyoTech. My main problem with them though is they're located in Florida. I'm not a fan of Florida so I'd rather not go there. Nothing against those who do live there, it's just not my cup of tea.
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Originally Posted by stu37d
What does you local community college offer as far as vocational programs? It would be cheaper than a specialized school, and you could also take a few accounting courses while you're there (in case you decide to run your own business someday).
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Lot of companies looking for diesel techs. You could look for a good aprenticeship program. One that would allow you to get hands on training on the job plus get your degree from a school.
You need to ask yourself if turning wrenches will be what you really want to do in 5, 10, 15+ years if other thing don't work for you.
You need to ask yourself if turning wrenches will be what you really want to do in 5, 10, 15+ years if other thing don't work for you.
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I have checked into going to a local school and Ivy Tech here in Indy does have an automotive program, but from those who I've talked to who went there, apparently it's not setup very well. Teachers aren't really those qualified to be teaching and they don't have all the necessary tools. And I didn't realize there was a WyoTech in Wyoming, just thought the only one was in Florida.
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I had a friend way back in the 80s who was mechanically inclinded. Instead of automotive, he went into aircraft powerplants and airframes, if I recall.
You might consider aircraft mechanics. I have heard good ones do quite well.
Just an idea,
Jim Henderson
You might consider aircraft mechanics. I have heard good ones do quite well.
Just an idea,
Jim Henderson