I am looking into finding a carrear, or at least a job that pays enough for me to afford my toys (truck, motorcycle, track time, racing). Since I really enjoy working on my own vehicles and have always done all but the most complex stuffy myself with out any training, just reading a service manual and lots of swearing, I figured getting a certificate or something in mechanics and then specializing in diesel and perhaps motorcycles would be good.

Where would be a good place to go for information on that field. I tried google and its not being my friend today. Just about every link I click wants me to hand out my info to get a something in the mail. Anyone here know of a good school to get the formal education? Preferably somewhere close (ready 200-300 miles) to the DC area?

 

if its motorcycles that you want go here
http://www.uticorp.com/default.aspx?tabid=41&bhcp=1

heres a good diesel school
http://www.baraninstitute.com/programs/diesel.htm

 

uti corp has the diesel and automotive as well, but you didnt mention that. Not as good as the Baran institute?

 

yea uti diesel site didnt have much info on it i hear the mmi is the best motorcycle school and baran is a good diesel school

 

Not sure how apprenticeship work where you are from but, if it wee me, Id look into finding a company that is looking for an apprentice...that way you may be able to work and get paid rather than going to school for 1 or 2 years and not getting paid.

Be prepared to invest in some EXPENSIVE tools...