Schooling

[89_Colt_GT]

My buddy went to UTI and got hired right away at a ford dealership. He also didn't go out and party and took extra for training so he was a valuable asset to ford already. He has 50k in loan debt but will make that back in a year easily. If I didnt hate working on cars, I'd go to UTI.

[Dalton C]

Thats why I want to go to UTI the job looks for you, and if I do want to come back I could. If I get accepted. My grade have never been good. But the rep. said they dont really look at english grade ext. More at like shop classes an stuff so ill be good there

[tehehodi]

Don't ever expect a job to look for you. <b>YOU</b> need to look for the job. School is just a way to get your foot into the door. <b>YOU</b> have to put in all the work and effort. Persistence is key. Knowledge is power. Don't be an arrogant know it all A-hole. Definitely apply yourself and apply to many positions. (I'm just speaking from little to no experience though)

[scheides]

A lot of people talk abou UTI like it's Top Gun: the best of the best....is it? Is it really?

Kick ass at everything you do, be a rock star and do what makes you happy, do what challenges you and you will go far. Never stop learning.

[Super Bleeder!!]

I think the UTI reps really try and sell kids on this idea that once you graduate you'll be working for bmw/mercedes/porsche/land rover, etc and starting at 60k a year when in reality i knew plenty of kids in AZ that graduated from UTI and could only find work as entry level lube techs at various dealerships for under 10 bux an hour and trying to pay off substantial student debt.

If you want to work on cars, just go work at a dealership and take the ASE tests over the course of a few years.

[Speedfreak]

I think the UTI reps really try and sell kids on this idea that once you graduate you'll be working for bmw/mercedes/porsche/land rover, etc and starting at 60k a year when in reality i knew plenty of kids in AZ that graduated from UTI and could only find work as entry level lube techs at various dealerships for under 10 bux an hour and trying to pay off substantial student debt.

If you want to work on cars, just go work at a dealership and take the ASE tests over the course of a few years.

Yep, same with Wyotech(I went there), they sell you on the idea, but most don't make it there. There were some who made it into good development programs, but you are at the will of where their programs are(have to move away) after schooling is over. Most of whom I went to school with were at basic dealer jobs the last I heard of them.

If you are going for auto tech, you are probably just as likely to get hired locally if going to Dunwoody etc.

However, I do agree with others, moving away is a good learning experience in itself.

The most important concept regardless where you go to school.. DON'T SCREW AROUND AND WASTE YOUR TIME. APPLY YOURSELF AND MAKE THE MOST OF THE SITUATION(go above and beyond to set yourself apart). Do that, and the rest will fall in place.

[Dalton C]

The rep told us he started pretty low, said you gotta prove urself then you get get regular pay. (as with any job). And what really apeals to me there is the certifications, amd credentials you get. But i also talked to one of the guys here at the comm. college, he said he worked with wyotech, told me its like a student factory, so im not sure what to expect, next weekend is campus visit, so i guess ill find out, ill snag some pics of the shop and student housing if i can, for anyone whos interested.

[Dalton C]

Yep, same with Wyotech(I went there), they sell you on the idea, but most don't make it there. There were some who made it into good development programs, but you are at the will of where their programs are(have to move away) after schooling is over. Most of whom I went to school with were at basic dealer jobs the last I heard of them.

If you are going for auto tech, you are probably just as likely to get hired locally if going to Dunwoody etc.

However, I do agree with others, moving away is a good learning experience in itself.

The most important concept regardless where you go to school.. DON'T SCREW AROUND AND WASTE YOUR TIME. APPLY YOURSELF AND MAKE THE MOST OF THE SITUATION(go above and beyond to set yourself apart). Do that, and the rest will fall in place.

Mostly what i was woundering, but im wanting to work with a dealership, so if i can get any advantage ill take it. But if most of them just would send you to get certified anyway, i might as well save money and have the flexibility of staying here.

[tehehodi]

Ling Ling on here works for Honda, or Kia. Some dealership and said his company was looking for a automotive technician. The dealer is located in Mankato.

[pkron05]

It sounds like you're looking for mechanic training leading to a dealership/wrenching job. However, if you can handle lower level calulus and want to take a step up on the food chain, I would suggest an Automotive Engineering Technology degree at Minnesota State-Mankato. It combines the hands-on aspect of a mechanic, with the testing and problem solving aspect of an engineer, without the high level math. Plus you wont be far from home.