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300EVIL · #7 10-02-2007, 09:29 PM

I've heard good things about Wyotech... However.... One thing to consider is how you, "yourself", likes to learn. I believe most "good" mechanics have a talent and willingness to progress in their field. Personally, I'm one of those guys that gets bored quickly learning the same thing over and over again via instruction or text book. I'm a hands on person, self taught in most cases. I can look at a problem, do the research, sometimes get a couple questions answered and go right at it. If I screw up, I analyze and learn from my mistake and 98% do it correctly my next go. I never went to school much less relied on any tech manual in my copier business yet I can conquer almost any problem thrown at me by a copier almost instantly. 99% of the copier techs out in the field just understand what their "taught" and are totally retarded when it comes to using their brains to troubleshoot a problem.

My point is, If you feel you have a knack for the internal combustion field and you believe you would enjoy it.... Go for it! I have no idea what level of skill you are at already but maybe an apprenticeship would be the right way to go for you. You may find that you can learn the trade in light speed compared to going to some stupid school. You'll be glad you didn't waste your time and be able to climb the latter faster to your dream job. Now, It just so happens "A LOT" of your top end jobs in this field like to see credentials you have earned. (This is almost pointless if you plan on starting your own business.) However, Nothing beats raw talent!!
Adam