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I was wondering, I seen alot of ads for install schools and I heard a few people say that there is no reason to go to one of them... They told me all they r is a rip off.... Anyone have any input on this matter? I always wanted to work in the aftermarket industry... Can anyone help???
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i went to one. they aren't going to teach you experience. but they will teach you technical know-how that about 75% of the industry installers lack.
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your best bet is to just go to work for a shop that will hire you without the schooling or mecp certification, and thats willing to do some training as you go. I cant speak for all of the schools but from most, you cant get the real experience and skills needed to be a real installer.
I used to interview 3 or 4 kids a month that had just "graduated" from Acoustic Edge. 95% of them could build fiberglass kick panels for a Ferrari or could build a motorized amp rack with a waterfall for an H2 Hummer but had no clue on how to remove a radio from a Ford F-150 or a Dodge Neon.
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Thanks SPL, I did all my own installs. Now I have no idea on how to make a fiberglass kick panel, or a motorized amp rack but I'm willing to learn. These days there is no shops really near me. The funny thing on what u say: had no clue on how to remove a radio from a Ford F-150, at least the old ones all u had to do was use those clips. lol. thanks again man
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i got some good hands on experince at the school i just got back from. was a month long. but it was alot of tech things i didnt know (and sorta forgot when i got back lol ) but i do have a bigger understanding after i left, i got a baad memory tho, so the hands on really helped me.
i havent gone out and got a installing job yet, i guess im kinda worried about working on someone elses car, and in a certain amount of time.
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Its funny how people say dont do it go to a shop, but to get into the shop you need something.
I was in this same situation over 4 years ago. I went to MD in Toronto and had a great time. Sure they cant teach you every car, but they can teach you the basics once youre there. MECP was a huge plus. I came home filled out applications and had 3 shops that wanted to hire me my first week back. Ive been at one for 3yrs and dabbeled in 2 different custom shops the other year.
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I was thinking of going to Mobile Dynamics this January....so you think it IS worth it??? I am already kinda doing an intership in a shop, but I would like to become an employee. And I'd be more comfortable with formal traning. WHAT DO U GUYS THINK?!?!?!?!?
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I have to agree the SPL2000 I have seen what the schools teach and have been MECP Certified for other companies. BUT just like anything if you don't have a mechanical ability then you are not going to be a good installer. And a school will not tell you that but they will take your money.
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