I was wondering if anyone knew what the top reputable training school for this type of field? I'm considering to go get another certificate since it's usually a 12 month program and a good skill to have for later on. Any feedback would be great and appreciated

 

dang over 50 views and no one knows any info haha alrighty, thanks anyways guys.

 

Im actually thinking going to UTI to their auto collision repair school. the program is like 14 months long and they have contacts with big names like bmv porshe people like that...take a peak at the website...although maybe an appretiveship would be good too

 

I did see that school, I believe the only training program for auto body work is in Sacramento California, which will be a huge move for me being that I have a home here in the East Coast. Being an apprentice is nice but at times like this I think it would be better off to have an actual certificate in hand to the field.

 

i dont think its certified but its a class.. i took my welding class there... you might have to call cuz their site is the WORST and i cant find the list of courses they have... but i know autobody is one because i was looking to take it..

http://www.ucvts.tec.nj.us/ucvts/Adult%20Education/

 

http://www.automechanicschools.com/n...ew-jersey.html

Here's a list of some "schools" in jersey for what your looking for. Scroll half way down the page past the green button listings to NATEF AUTOBODY Certified Auto Mechanic Schools in New Jersey:

I'd assume you can't go to a high school class, but they list vocational tech schools on the page, and most of those have classes for adults...

 

I went to a few shops yesterday and they all said it comes down to experience not certification or degrees. They told me that I should not waste money on expensive programs which can run up to $25,000~$30,000 for a 1 year "certificate of completion" deal. I was actually recommended to go to a small shop and get hands on experience in exchange for free labor. I guess it would be cheaper but then again you would want to know the basics before doing free labor haha

 

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With the trade fields its all about actual work experience, not some stupid *** "certifcation" this isn't like the computer fields. I actually went to lincoln tech right out of high school, and worked as a mechanic for 3 years. Going to lincoln tech didn't really help me get a job, but it did give me a place were I learned to work on cars. **** I even worked on my rx7 a lil back at LTI. Also, the only real cert that matters in the automotive field is ASE certs, which require you to have I think its 5 years exp or 2 years @ LTI, UTI, ect b4 u can even take the test. A lot of shops today don't really not hire people because they have no ASE's. But, ASE's will get u more money @ dealerships ect.

Not really sure how it works on the autobody side of things, but ya start out as a helper @ a autobody shop and get them to teach you how to spray on the side.

Oh ya, I don't work as a mechanic for a living anymore. When I got bored after 3 years at the shop, I moved into the construction field. Now I build ****.

 

dont go to a tech school, i went to wyotech biggest waste of money. i took the collision/refinishing class and didnt really learn anything. i didnt learn anything till i started in a bodyshop. a good painter and a good bodyman will teach you tons of stuff that school will never do. the only thing about going to uti or wyotech might be is their placement program since a 18-19 year old kid is probably not going to get hired without experience, but with the name of the school they went to they can get hired.