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victorseay
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| Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 4:43 pm Post subject: Automotive Technician training...any input appreciated! |
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| I am 41 years old. I have been considering taking training in automotive technology. Questions : Do you think I am too old? What do you think would be the best way to go about this if I decide to do so? (I have done some studying on this subject....I started...but did not finish...a correspondence course in automotive tech!) Anything you want to say or add would be appreciated! |
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Brando
Joined: 06 Jun 2003
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Location: Michigan, USA
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| Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:00 pm Post subject: Re: Automotive Technician training...any input appreciated! |
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I'd say go for it. Definitely not too old, I go to the local community college here (Washtenaw Community College, great automotive program), and there are quite a few older guys in the program that get along just fine with us younger dudes... :lol:
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88 Coupe
Joined: 15 Feb 2004
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Location: Southern California
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| Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:33 pm Post subject: Re: Automotive Technician training...any input appreciated! |
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victorseay wrote: ........ considering taking training in automotive technology ........
In order to find the path, you must first choose a destination.
What do you want to achieve? A career change? One of the specialties?
Quote: ........ Do you think I am too old? ........
No.
Quote: ........ best way to go about this ........
What Brando said. Community College is usually the best place to learn the basics.
Quote: ........ started...but did not finish ........
Not a good sign.
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IamOLDS
Joined: 01 Feb 2006
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Location: Michigan
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| Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:21 pm Post subject: Re: Automotive Technician training...any input appreciated! |
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[quote="88 Coupe"] victorseay wrote:
Quote: ........ started...but did not finish ........
Not a good sign.
Norm
Let's be positive Norm.
You're definitely not too old by a long shot Victor. See what your options are as far as training facilities in your area and go from there. Good luck. |
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andrewk
Joined: 18 May 2005
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Location: Ames, IA
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| Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:40 pm Post subject: Re: Automotive Technician training...any input appreciated! |
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So long as you have a willingness to learn, and aren't afraid to get in 'over your head', I am sure you would do fine.
I got my Auto Tech degree in 2004 from my local community college. I took it through my high-school, and it was well worth it- I learned quite a bit, and got to tinker with my own ride in the process.
If you pursue the opportunity, good luck, and let us know how you do!
Also, what is "automotive correspondence"? Is that like training to work a parts counter, or technical writing or something?
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88 Coupe
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| Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:08 am Post subject: Re: Automotive Technician training...any input appreciated! |
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IamOLDS wrote: ........ Let's be positive ........
How about: Lets not hijack the thread.
andrewk wrote: ........ what is "automotive correspondence"? ........
Correspondence courses = Home schooling by mail.
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IamOLDS
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| Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 3:34 pm Post subject: Re: Automotive Technician training...any input appreciated! |
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88 Coupe wrote:
How about: Lets not hijack the thread.
Okay buddy :D |
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