PSD that is
Schooling
Thread Starter
|
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 17,791
Likes: 99
From: Ashland City, TN
Schooling
So, Trying to follow my agricultural dream and work with this diesel passion I've developed, I want to work on tractors for a living. Yeeehaw!
The problem comes to schooling though. I don't want to spend the next 2 years at college for being a diesel mechanic.
And I would like another fast paced alternative to WyoTech, so I can compare and such.
WyoTech seems like a good school, and they are very prompt at calling you to talk about it, though it took forever for my DVD to come.
They have a program for heavy diesel as well, and then some management courses at the end, which is probably what I will take, because they cross platform for other jobs, in case i want to stop wrenching. Looking at 26k for schooling. Not sure If I should loan out for place to live or not. I should be able to find some farm work in PA however. This is a 9 month course.
I'll do next semester in my school, sheer all spring for money, and then go there in july.
Anyone know of some alternatives? Suggestions? Questions?
I need to do something. I'm getting sick of not working.
The problem comes to schooling though. I don't want to spend the next 2 years at college for being a diesel mechanic.
And I would like another fast paced alternative to WyoTech, so I can compare and such.
WyoTech seems like a good school, and they are very prompt at calling you to talk about it, though it took forever for my DVD to come.
They have a program for heavy diesel as well, and then some management courses at the end, which is probably what I will take, because they cross platform for other jobs, in case i want to stop wrenching. Looking at 26k for schooling. Not sure If I should loan out for place to live or not. I should be able to find some farm work in PA however. This is a 9 month course.
I'll do next semester in my school, sheer all spring for money, and then go there in july.
Anyone know of some alternatives? Suggestions? Questions?
I need to do something. I'm getting sick of not working.
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 2,214
Likes: 0
From: THUNDER BAY
Have you tried to get an apprenticeship with any shops in the area? I don,t know how the trades work in the states but here in Canada that is a skilled trade most apprenticeships last 4 years with school every so many hours our government helps with travel grants ,tool allowances,and most employers will pay your wage for school time as well.
I am currently apprenticing to be a mobile crane operator and awaiting my school time my employer is paying me while I am in school and paying for my accomodations And I will also get a grant for travel thank god because I have to drive 18 hours to Toronto Canada for school.
I am currently apprenticing to be a mobile crane operator and awaiting my school time my employer is paying me while I am in school and paying for my accomodations And I will also get a grant for travel thank god because I have to drive 18 hours to Toronto Canada for school.
Thread Starter
|
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 17,791
Likes: 99
From: Ashland City, TN
Tried that. Michigan can't afford things like that. It really sucks.
They can hire full time mechanics, but they don't have time/money/space to train a mechanic.
An associates is what I want though in the end. Never educate without a second goal for the end.
They can hire full time mechanics, but they don't have time/money/space to train a mechanic.
An associates is what I want though in the end. Never educate without a second goal for the end.
Thread Starter
|
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 17,791
Likes: 99
From: Ashland City, TN
Well, in the olden days, it was find somebody to teach you.
now everything is about going to college and getting a piece of paper and spending a couple grand to go to college. then spending about the same you payed for college for tools, instead of your apprenticeship money going towards building life and buying tools.
I'm all about the old ways. Its why I love farming. You can't really just go to school for farming.
You have to do it the old way, because all land is different. You can take some soil samples and get an idea. but that doesn't mean it will work.
Gotta sit and read and practice, but you have to have somebody to show you how to run the equipment first, or you gotta be damned smart at running machinery.
I'm glad I can pickup machines in about 20 mins in them.
now everything is about going to college and getting a piece of paper and spending a couple grand to go to college. then spending about the same you payed for college for tools, instead of your apprenticeship money going towards building life and buying tools.
I'm all about the old ways. Its why I love farming. You can't really just go to school for farming.
You have to do it the old way, because all land is different. You can take some soil samples and get an idea. but that doesn't mean it will work.
Gotta sit and read and practice, but you have to have somebody to show you how to run the equipment first, or you gotta be damned smart at running machinery.
I'm glad I can pickup machines in about 20 mins in them.
Trending Topics
Posting Guru
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,669
Likes: 1
From: Billerica, MA
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 2,214
Likes: 0
From: THUNDER BAY
[QUOTE=Talyn;6770745]Well, in the olden days, it was find somebody to teach you.
now everything is about going to college and getting a piece of paper and spending a couple grand to go to college. then spending about the same you payed for college for tools, instead of your apprenticeship money going towards building life and buying tools.
I know what you are saying I see so many people taking courses at collage for careers but the problem with that is no one will even hire them after school because they want experience? how are you supposed to get experience when no one will jive you a chance so people spend thousands of dollars and get themselves in dept for school and in the end cant get a job in there field and end up with some sh&t a$$ job that won,t even pay the bills let alone pay back a student loan.
now everything is about going to college and getting a piece of paper and spending a couple grand to go to college. then spending about the same you payed for college for tools, instead of your apprenticeship money going towards building life and buying tools.
I know what you are saying I see so many people taking courses at collage for careers but the problem with that is no one will even hire them after school because they want experience? how are you supposed to get experience when no one will jive you a chance so people spend thousands of dollars and get themselves in dept for school and in the end cant get a job in there field and end up with some sh&t a$$ job that won,t even pay the bills let alone pay back a student loan.
Thread Starter
|
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 17,791
Likes: 99
From: Ashland City, TN
EXACTLY!!!!!
That's why a good school is important sometimes. They will be more likely to hire somebody from certian schools.
Does UTI have an accelerated course? As in I will be done in less then a year?
I would go to Ohio Diesel if I wanted to waste away like I am now. Need to work, like yesterday, if you know what I mean.
That's why a good school is important sometimes. They will be more likely to hire somebody from certian schools.
Does UTI have an accelerated course? As in I will be done in less then a year?
I would go to Ohio Diesel if I wanted to waste away like I am now. Need to work, like yesterday, if you know what I mean.
Posting Guru
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,669
Likes: 1
From: Billerica, MA
O i know exactly what you mean. I'm currently trying to find a second job because the first one aint cutting it. Stupid college made me have to quit working in the shop and only do towing and its been dead for the past month an a half. It is starting to hurt my truck and bike fund lol.
Junior User
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
From: Ely, NV
You should look into the local caterpillar dealers, They have one of the best apprenticeship programs available. here is michigan cat's website: Michigan CAT | Career Path
Post Fiend
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 20,589
Likes: 2
From: Charlotte, NC
Bite the bullet, Talyn. **** or get off of the pot. You need to get over the phobia of school. The CAT program looks pretty damned good....and if you accomplish that, your ticket is punched because you can take that skill anywhere. Looks like they're one of the few private companies left that have a pension option. You're 26. Either do that, or put in a few years in the military where the training is free, you have a salary, and you end up with marketable skills (particularly if you're trained as a diesel mechanic).
You seem to have the diesel mechanic bug, so act on it and turn it into money. Best of luck.
You seem to have the diesel mechanic bug, so act on it and turn it into money. Best of luck.