UTI??
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UTI??
Hey, whats up. I was thinkin bout goin to UTI (universal technical institute) for automotive feild and i was wonderin if anyone had gone.I planned on takin nissan engine classes as an "elective."(would take honda/acura but didnt see it). Btw im 16 and i want to open my own shop in the future after college. If anyone has been, let me know if it was good or worth it?!?!?
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well depends, I was looking at going there but one thing turned me off. Their credits aren't accepted (last time I checked) at any college, so it totally removes the idea of going to another college to follow up on a bigger degree. If you want near future and dont plan on going to college then go for it. If not your wasting your money and go to TCC.
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I looked at going to UTI as well. As the above posted said, their credits are not transferable to another college, you do not get a degree, when I was looking at them, they didnt offer any type of tool starter set or anything of that nature. I think it is way over priced in my opinion.
Chesterfield County has a school called Chesterfield Technical Center. They offer internships with local car dealers. You work with a mentor, you get $3000 in Snap-on tools for $300, and it gets your foot well in the door. I know this may not be an option for you, but I would definitely look around at maybe community colleges and see what you can get.
I jumped on the internship and 4 years later I am doing quite well for myself. Save yourself the $20,000 and try getting in the door at some type of Dealer. Express what you want to do with your life beyond changing oil.
A story about UTI. I was at our Lexus training center taking a class last fall. We were in there with 3 UTI instructors that Lexus was putting through their courses. The certify the instructers to be "Lexus Master Technicians". They turn around with the knowledge they learned in the Toyota and Lexus courses, and teach them to the students who go for the Toyota/Lexus elective. The students go through (hypothetically) the same courses we go through as techs, and they graduate as Master Certified Techs. All they have to do is put in the required 3 years expeirence to offically get it. To me, if you spend 3 years in the dealership, thats more than enough time to have the company pay for your classes, instead of paying for it out of your pocket.
Cliffs: Do some looking around, its not all that.
I was in your shoes myself, if you have any questions feel free to PM me.
Goodluck.
Chesterfield County has a school called Chesterfield Technical Center. They offer internships with local car dealers. You work with a mentor, you get $3000 in Snap-on tools for $300, and it gets your foot well in the door. I know this may not be an option for you, but I would definitely look around at maybe community colleges and see what you can get.
I jumped on the internship and 4 years later I am doing quite well for myself. Save yourself the $20,000 and try getting in the door at some type of Dealer. Express what you want to do with your life beyond changing oil.
A story about UTI. I was at our Lexus training center taking a class last fall. We were in there with 3 UTI instructors that Lexus was putting through their courses. The certify the instructers to be "Lexus Master Technicians". They turn around with the knowledge they learned in the Toyota and Lexus courses, and teach them to the students who go for the Toyota/Lexus elective. The students go through (hypothetically) the same courses we go through as techs, and they graduate as Master Certified Techs. All they have to do is put in the required 3 years expeirence to offically get it. To me, if you spend 3 years in the dealership, thats more than enough time to have the company pay for your classes, instead of paying for it out of your pocket.
Cliffs: Do some looking around, its not all that.
I was in your shoes myself, if you have any questions feel free to PM me.
Goodluck.
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Re: UTI??
I looked at going to UTI as well. As the above posted said, their credits are not transferable to another college, you do not get a degree, when I was looking at them, they didnt offer any type of tool starter set or anything of that nature. I think it is way over priced in my opinion.
Chesterfield County has a school called Chesterfield Technical Center. They offer internships with local car dealers. You work with a mentor, you get $3000 in Snap-on tools for $300, and it gets your foot well in the door. I know this may not be an option for you, but I would definitely look around at maybe community colleges and see what you can get.
I jumped on the internship and 4 years later I am doing quite well for myself. Save yourself the $20,000 and try getting in the door at some type of Dealer. Express what you want to do with your life beyond changing oil.
A story about UTI. I was at our Lexus training center taking a class last fall. We were in there with 3 UTI instructors that Lexus was putting through their courses. The certify the instructers to be "Lexus Master Technicians". They turn around with the knowledge they learned in the Toyota and Lexus courses, and teach them to the students who go for the Toyota/Lexus elective. The students go through (hypothetically) the same courses we go through as techs, and they graduate as Master Certified Techs. All they have to do is put in the required 3 years expeirence to offically get it. To me, if you spend 3 years in the dealership, thats more than enough time to have the company pay for your classes, instead of paying for it out of your pocket.
Cliffs: Do some looking around, its not all that.
I was in your shoes myself, if you have any questions feel free to PM me.
Goodluck.
Chesterfield County has a school called Chesterfield Technical Center. They offer internships with local car dealers. You work with a mentor, you get $3000 in Snap-on tools for $300, and it gets your foot well in the door. I know this may not be an option for you, but I would definitely look around at maybe community colleges and see what you can get.
I jumped on the internship and 4 years later I am doing quite well for myself. Save yourself the $20,000 and try getting in the door at some type of Dealer. Express what you want to do with your life beyond changing oil.
A story about UTI. I was at our Lexus training center taking a class last fall. We were in there with 3 UTI instructors that Lexus was putting through their courses. The certify the instructers to be "Lexus Master Technicians". They turn around with the knowledge they learned in the Toyota and Lexus courses, and teach them to the students who go for the Toyota/Lexus elective. The students go through (hypothetically) the same courses we go through as techs, and they graduate as Master Certified Techs. All they have to do is put in the required 3 years expeirence to offically get it. To me, if you spend 3 years in the dealership, thats more than enough time to have the company pay for your classes, instead of paying for it out of your pocket.
Cliffs: Do some looking around, its not all that.
I was in your shoes myself, if you have any questions feel free to PM me.
Goodluck.
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