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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 09:35 AM
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I signed up to go to Wyo Tech and I am supposed to start in August of 08. I have heard from a lot of people that it is a waste of time to go and that I would have just as much luck going to a shop and getting a job as an apprentice. I would really appreciate some input from all of you cuz 30k is a lot to drop on school if I could start at the same place with a little bit of luck. I would really appreciate any advice from people who have gone there or employers. Thanks!
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 09:47 AM
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I went to Lincoln Tech and it was a waste of money. I've heard the same about Wyo-Tech. I agree that you'll learn just as much if not more if you can get your foot in the door as an apprentice.
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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yea my boyfriend was gonna go there but when he went to visit he said there were less tools at the school than what were in his garage

what do u do now?
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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Well, what is it that you want to go to school for? If you are interested in hi-performance and engine building I encourage you to check us out. samracing.com If you are looking to be a tech in a dealership we're not for you and my advice would be to try to get your foot in the door as an apprentice.

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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 12:04 AM
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i am enrolled to go for highperformance engines and chassis fab

i want to build cars
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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yea my boyfriend was gonna go there but when he went to visit he said there were less tools at the school than what were in his garage

what do u do now?
I was a tech for 3 years and now I'm in management.
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