I Want To Go To A Diesel Tech School Thats Close To My Home In
Charles Town Wv Wondering If Anybody Out There Would Know Of Any

 

Probably the closest reputable school to you is NADC in Tennessee. A rep. always come to my Auto Tech class during high school and did presentations. Seems like a nice high tech school that has a good reputation. Kinda pricey though.

 

Goverments Paying For Me But I Will Check It Out Thanks :d

 

Located in Blairsville, PA

http://www.wyotech.com/programs.php?...on=Blairsville

 

Being a graduate of NADC... I can tell you save your money. Did I learn anything? yes, was it worth the cost no. You can get a good auto/diesel training from a local vo-tech program. If you are looking to attend school for a career and think the big name of schools like Wyo-Tech, NADC, UTI will give you the upper hand, you better think again. I know many succesful techs who have went to local schools...most of your learning is on the job. All you need is a strong fundemental background...and the rest you'll learn as you go. No school can teach you experience.

 

Glad to hear that! I'm just going to a small Community and Technical College here in Kentucky for diesel tech in medium and heavy duty trucks. The way i look at it is...if your determined to become a good tech, and study and pay attention to what others (not just the school) tell you, and dont be intimidated ...well then you will be fine. The paper you get at the end of school is just a bonus for the employer!

 

Thanks Guys :d

 

Might wanna look in to Uni of Northwestren Ohio. Thats where im at its ok

 

Come to Texas State Technical College (TSTC) here in Abilene. They have a Diesel Technology program and there really is no state as good as the great State of Texas.

 

i will check them all out thanks for the response

 

Anyone know of any good schools in the Minnesota area?

 

you can always tell a TEXAN' but your not going to tell them much thats what my dad always siad any way

 

University of Northwestern Ohio is a great school. Quite a few of my buddies went through their programs: http://www.unoh.edu (click on "diesel technology" on the list on the left-hand part of the screen)

 

Being a NADC grad. I agree with you completely. I did learn somewhat will attending there, but the school of hard knocks is where you will obtain the most learning.
Most of my experience has came from a Peterbilt dealer, oil field, working for a Cat dealer, and now currently running a powerplant.

 

When i went to tech college a few years ago for Automotive tech, I already had a good understanding of the mechanicals of cars and quite a bit of hands-on experience, from minor repairs to rebuilding a few engines, transmissions, etc. I will back up what coalbucket and dieselwork said. I did learn some new things at school, but honestly, I would have been better off starting at a low level in a dealership. The 2 years of experience would have been worth more than my piece of paper after school was done.

Also research what you want to do after school is done. Is it really going to be a good career? How much are you going to make after buying tools and equipment that techs have to supply? I got done school and landed a whopping $10/hr at a Dodge dealership. Thats with 6 of 8 auto ASEs, and I'm an ASE certified Master Engine Machinist. Hardly worth it considering I have a total of around $20,000+ in tools, and had to spend another $75-$100+ a week just to stay updated. Nearly 1/3 of my take-home was going back into tools. I know diesel techs make more, and even auto techs make more in other parts of the country...but I'm just suggesting you plan everything out first.

Go talk with employers and ask their opinions. Tell them what you know now, and of your plans to go to school and see what they think. I learned the hard way that not a single dealer around here cares about a diploma or degree...they all want experience.

Jim