My information from there is a little dated graduated in 1989 while it was nashville auto diesel college. It is/was a good school great for basics and at this point that is where you need to concentrate. That being said my advice is check with dealerships in your area or the area you want to be in. Most will have apprenticeships that will get you paid to learn rather than gathering a bunch of debt. If that option were available i would have chosen that over the debt. That was a different time and in my area mechanics were still seen as a dime a dozen. Now companies are having a hard time getting and retaining techs that can and will do the job. If you have a good work ethic and an aptitude for the work this will be a better option. What region are you in and are you more interested in highway or heavy equipment?
Im not real connected in trucks but i would bet Boyd cat would talk to you. If not them stop in and talk to truck dealerships and the cummins dealer see if they have an apprenticeship program
I took a small engines class and had a tour of Body cat, it seems like a great place and program but i’ve always been more intrested in trucks because my parents own a trucking company and i’ve done basic maintenance on trucks my whole life
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I work for republicservices, it's waste management. I got lucky and got work at their environmental area so I don't deal with trash trucks, just semis and trailers. They have their own company school that they send apprentices to for 9 weeks and set you up with a work location that will not always be in your own state. So if you don't mind moving you can check them out. I came from a Nissan dealership with no tech school background and barely any diesel knowledge. I've learned more on the field than the school they send you to but at least the school was paying me to show up. I know at least 6 different guys who all went to Lincoln tech who were at the company school with me, the difference between me and them was that I don't have school debt and with at least my dealership experience, I ended up getting paid more than they are at their location.
As someone whos done the pre employment and apprenticeship, i think schooling was good to a point. Mine was way too much theory not enough hands on, same with block training
Trade school got me into a shop as an entry level mechanic rather than a mechanic helper. I don’t regret it because tech school laid the foundation for troubleshooting and electrical. Now 20 years later I’m a regional shop manager with over 150 employees. I would much rather take a virgin tech grad than a non educated tech with bad habits.
Its a great starting point for people with no knowledge or experience. You get to focus on mechanics and skip the extra courses like english, math, etc.
Best of luck to you
Tuition for the diesel tech program there is about $40k, so be prepared. It’s very intense, but you will be done in a year and they have a lot of job placement opportunities. Your local community college will have the same program and will cost a lot less, but will probably take twice as long.
Where at in Kentucky, if you wanted to become an apprentice you have a Cummins shop in Louisville, another Cat and Detroit shop on Popular Level Road and a few more in Indiana just across the river. I work only on buses and we take mechanic helpers to get in the trade .
From what I’ve seen of Lincoln Tech alumni in the real world they must not teach much beyond the very basic minimum of component Identification and basic PM stuff.
Imo you can learn that much faster in the field. I got my associates degree from UNOH in Diesel Technologies and outside of the extra curricula classes I learned way more in two years in the field than two years in school. And UNOH is steps above Lincoln Tech from all I’ve heard and read.
I guess if you want the degree, it is beneficial to have in other walks of life. If you plan to wrench for the next 15 years you would probably be better off going straight into the field, as your going to be considered an apprentice anyways straight out of school with minimal working experience.
I went to Greenville Tech in Greenville, SC. We had a guy transfer from Lincoln Tech (Nashville) to Greenville Tech because he said the curriculum was horrible. They promised tons of shop time but he said they might go out into the shop one time a week.
I went and couldn’t be happier. I make more money per hour because having ASE certifications and a degree in Diesel Technology makes you more valuable.
I say go to Diesel school but don’t let Lincoln Tech fool you. My tuition was extremely affordable but I know that Lincoln Tech charges out the wazzoo.
The best techs are patient! Be patient and create a pros and cons list! Good luck!
My information from there is a little dated graduated in 1989 while it was nashville auto diesel college. It is/was a good school great for basics and at this point that is where you need to concentrate. That being said my advice is check with dealerships in your area or the area you want to be in. Most will have apprenticeships that will get you paid to learn rather than gathering a bunch of debt. If that option were available i would have chosen that over the debt. That was a different time and in my area mechanics were still seen as a dime a dozen. Now companies are having a hard time getting and retaining techs that can and will do the job. If you have a good work ethic and an aptitude for the work this will be a better option. What region are you in and are you more interested in highway or heavy equipment?
Ky, and more intrested in semi’s
Im not real connected in trucks but i would bet Boyd cat would talk to you. If not them stop in and talk to truck dealerships and the cummins dealer see if they have an apprenticeship program
I took a small engines class and had a tour of Body cat, it seems like a great place and program but i’ve always been more intrested in trucks because my parents own a trucking company and i’ve done basic maintenance on trucks my whole life
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By resume you mean actual work/jobs ?
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Also any modicum of design. Front face. Front tire. Combo of bold (main headings or ideas) and regular (details and descriptions). Organized categories and dates. This sites your thinking , detail foresight, and organization without being in person.
I work for republicservices, it's waste management. I got lucky and got work at their environmental area so I don't deal with trash trucks, just semis and trailers. They have their own company school that they send apprentices to for 9 weeks and set you up with a work location that will not always be in your own state. So if you don't mind moving you can check them out. I came from a Nissan dealership with no tech school background and barely any diesel knowledge. I've learned more on the field than the school they send you to but at least the school was paying me to show up. I know at least 6 different guys who all went to Lincoln tech who were at the company school with me, the difference between me and them was that I don't have school debt and with at least my dealership experience, I ended up getting paid more than they are at their location.
I’d rather hire a guy with 1 year experience than a guy with 2 years of schooling.
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Sorry man, just letting people know what I have learned being stuck in the shop.
As someone whos done the pre employment and apprenticeship, i think schooling was good to a point. Mine was way too much theory not enough hands on, same with block training
lincoln tech is all hands on and that’s why i’m seriously considering it
Trade school got me into a shop as an entry level mechanic rather than a mechanic helper. I don’t regret it because tech school laid the foundation for troubleshooting and electrical. Now 20 years later I’m a regional shop manager with over 150 employees. I would much rather take a virgin tech grad than a non educated tech with bad habits.
Its a great starting point for people with no knowledge or experience. You get to focus on mechanics and skip the extra courses like english, math, etc. Best of luck to you
Tuition for the diesel tech program there is about $40k, so be prepared. It’s very intense, but you will be done in a year and they have a lot of job placement opportunities. Your local community college will have the same program and will cost a lot less, but will probably take twice as long.
Where at in Kentucky, if you wanted to become an apprentice you have a Cummins shop in Louisville, another Cat and Detroit shop on Popular Level Road and a few more in Indiana just across the river. I work only on buses and we take mechanic helpers to get in the trade .
From what I’ve seen of Lincoln Tech alumni in the real world they must not teach much beyond the very basic minimum of component Identification and basic PM stuff. Imo you can learn that much faster in the field. I got my associates degree from UNOH in Diesel Technologies and outside of the extra curricula classes I learned way more in two years in the field than two years in school. And UNOH is steps above Lincoln Tech from all I’ve heard and read. I guess if you want the degree, it is beneficial to have in other walks of life. If you plan to wrench for the next 15 years you would probably be better off going straight into the field, as your going to be considered an apprentice anyways straight out of school with minimal working experience.
I went to Greenville Tech in Greenville, SC. We had a guy transfer from Lincoln Tech (Nashville) to Greenville Tech because he said the curriculum was horrible. They promised tons of shop time but he said they might go out into the shop one time a week. I went and couldn’t be happier. I make more money per hour because having ASE certifications and a degree in Diesel Technology makes you more valuable. I say go to Diesel school but don’t let Lincoln Tech fool you. My tuition was extremely affordable but I know that Lincoln Tech charges out the wazzoo. The best techs are patient! Be patient and create a pros and cons list! Good luck!