Is Wyotech a good deal?
Lots of prospective Wyotech students and their families want to know if Wyotech tech school is worth the money.
It costs a lot: $19,350 for the automotive technology program. Housing is extra.
There are other programs including diesel technology, collision repair, upholstery, motorcycle technology, and marine. There are also specialties like auto service management, high performance powertrain, and light duty diesel.
I'm putting together this resource page for any student or parent out there who needs to find out more about Wyotech. Everything I learn about Wyotech will be posted to this page.
This lens was first published in June 2009. Please keep in mind that I'm the parent of a prospective student and not in any other way associated in an official capacity with this school. I was doing research on the school for my own purposes and decided to compile and share what I found on this web page.
The font I used here is called Scratched Car Paint
. . . you like? I thought it was appropriate.
Here's everything I could find out about Wyotech
- A few personal observations about Wyotech Tech School
- Wyotech is on Twitter
- A Wyotech automotive technology class
- Wyotech - Pros
- Wyotech - Cons
- Wyotech grads building engines
- Two more Squidoo lenses mentioning Wyotech
- Official Wyotech links
- Wyotech on eBay
- What other people say about Wyotech
- Automotive Accessories on eBay
- The ethics of recruitment for tech schools like Wyotech
- Your comments are welcome
A few personal observations about Wyotech Tech School
...my personal pros and cons...
I'm the mother of a teenager who enrolled at Wyotech. Within days his teacher started objecting because there were concerns that his special ed needs might not be met as nothing was written into the contract to guarantee them. He decided not to attend at this time, but may decide do so later. Right now he's going to go to the community college for a few semesters to learn better reading skills and take part in the much less expensive automotive training program there.
We still believe that Wyotech offers a good automotive tech training program for motivated students. There will always be some unhappy students -- either because they are just predisposed to complaining all the time, or because they can't abide by the rules and get in trouble because of it.
I've asked automotive business owners about Wyotech as a means of getting into the industry, and they all without exception told me Wyotech would be a good choice for my son. It seems there's plenty of support and respect for Wyotech amongst employers.
The main drawback is the fee, of course. It was much more than I could consider co-signing on at this time and I was told that until my son is 24 or married I'd be financially responsible for his education. This too played a big part in our change of heart. We had to cancel the contract because I couldn't put my signature to it.
I started doing all this research about Wyotech since my son really wanted to attend. Since I'd already gathered a lot of resources on the web, I decided to put what I'd learned on this lens for others who walk this path behind me.
Wyotech is on Twitter
You can find Wyotech on Twitter. There's an official account manned by more than one employee.
You can also find students twittering about Wyotech. It is the candid comments you might learn the most from.
Wyotech Twitter List
Best of:
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- retweet | reply Slip_n_slide240
- going to church then work at 8am! wyotech meeting at 1!
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- retweet | reply Slip_n_slide240
- cant wait for wyotech interview saterday!!!
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- retweet | reply BallerDave
- lecture today, lecture tomorrow, shop Thursday and Friday at WyoTech.
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- retweet | reply sammiiscenee
- i am soooo ready for wyotech. <3 [[one month. two weeks. four days.]] ... http://lnk.ms/3HzCs
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- retweet | reply DeronteGrady
- @chevymae23 yeah I'm going to wyotech now.. School is so boring first day.. We just sitting in class doing a lot of nothing haha.
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- retweet | reply wrstlr69sdnl
- I FUCKING HATE WYOTECH!!!!!
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- retweet | reply LILJAMES50
- I'm doing some paperwork for Motorcycle repair school. Wyotech. Any experiences you want to share.
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- retweet | reply Motordrome
- Wyotech Modified Feature--Chris Brink, Adam Kostelnik, Bobby Shipp, George Nicola, and Marion Reno. Super Compact feature is up next.
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- retweet | reply Collisionhub
- RT @wyotech: WyoTech featured by KCRA News as more people go back to school for auto repair: "Auto Repair School Revving Up Careers&quo
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- retweet | reply EmilyROhnstad
- @Ohnny6 o cool! my brother is in sacramento going to wyotech. have u ever been to ny?
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- retweet | reply wrstlr69sdnl
- Balencing tires are a bitch without good equipment go wyotech!!!
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- retweet | reply Motordrome
- Wyotech Modifieds Heat Winners: Adam Kostelnik, Bryan Shipp
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A Wyotech automotive technology class
...so what is Wyotech REALLY like?
There's not much happening in this video but you get to see the students working in the shop and can see what it is like to be a student there.
Wyotech - Pros
(Why you might want to go there.)
Good tech school education. Many former students are grateful for all they learned there.
Decent, air-conditioned facilities in which to learn.
Former students say that you get from it what you put into it. Serious students will be able to learn and benefit from the program.
Help with job referrals and applications/resumés.
Wyotech - Cons
(Why you might not want to go there.)
Very, very expensive - and you will probably end up owing money. Lots of it...
Some students are unable to find jobs after leaving Wyotech. There's no guarantee of a job though many former Wyotech students have found good jobs and are working in the automotive field.
Some students are not seriously motivated to learn.
Some students resent the dress code which prohibits long hair on men.
Wyotech grads building engines
Scholastic Engine Builder?s Challenge
Amazon Price: $1.99 (as of 11/25/2009)
This is an Amazon video link to a movie showing teams of Wyotech automotive program grads competing in an engine building competition. Very impressive to see them using their new automotive tech skills!
Automotive Upholstery Handbook
Amazon Price: $15.61 (as of 11/25/2009)
Automotive Handbook
Amazon Price: $32.97 (as of 11/25/2009)
Power Probe III Ultimate 12 to 24 Volt Automotive Electrical Circuit Tester Kit
Amazon Price: $87.54 (as of 11/25/2009)
Clore Automotive ES2500KE 12 Volt Portable Battery Booster Pack
Amazon Price: $117.73 (as of 11/25/2009)
Apollo Precision Tools DT0101 64 Piece Travel & Automotive Tool Kit
Amazon Price: $49.99 (as of 11/25/2009)
Two more Squidoo lenses mentioning Wyotech
WTI is a Wyotech scholarship site. The other link mentions Wyotech and quite a few other educational tech school programs.
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Top 10 Mechanic Schools Information
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You are a gearhead. Why not get paid big bucks for it? You love the roar of the engines and smell of the rubber hitting the pavement. You would rather restore a rusted-out piece of you-know-what to it's former glory than buy a car from a dealer. You...
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Applying for Tech School Scholarships
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The WTI Foundation's purpose is to award academic scholarships to individuals pursuing post-secondary degrees in the fields of automotive, auto body, diesel, marine craft, aviation, and motorcycle technology. Tech school Scholarships
Official Wyotech links
- Wyotech
- The official website.
- WyoTech - The Official Student Website
- The official blog for Wyotech students.
- Laramie campus students/alumni blog
- A blog to keep students and alumni informed about what's going on.
Wyotech on eBay
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What other people say about Wyotech
- Thoughts about WyoTech? [Archive] - THE H.A.M.B. (Message Board)
- Message board question: "I'm looking to get schooled and WyoTech is on the top of my list. Any grads here, or does anyone have opinions on the school and its fabrication/hot rodding programs?"
- Wyotech costs
- These costs look high to me; we were charged $19,350.00 but housing and food are extra.
- Dragging At Wyotech (Blairesville, PA) - S-10 Forum
- What some Wyotech students do in their spare time.
- WyoTech Reviews, Student Reviews of WyoTech, College Rankings for WyoTech
- WyoTech reviews - both good and back.
- Wyotech West Sacramento, California - Mission Statement
- Mission statement.
- Honest,Educated Opinions Please; Wyotech\tradeschool
- A request for honest, educated opinions about Wyotech.
- Rip-off Report: WyoTech outright FRAUD, deceptive recruitment, very poor quality education Laramie Wyoming
- This Wyotech student didn't appreciate the education he paid for.
- WyoTech Students and Alumni | Facebook
- Wyotech on Facebook
- Why Wyotech? | Ask Metafilter
- Metafilter question: "Technical-School Filter: My son is really interested in attending Wyotech (as seen on Overhaulin') Generally, I think it would be a good move for him, and the school looks good...certainly better than any local technical school. Anyone been to Wyotech? Had experience with them? Recommend alternative schools that offer similar training?"
- Whats your view on Wyotech - S-10 Forum
- Message board question: "Ok heres the deal. Im setup for a local college but i honestly don't wana go. My buddie was talking about how hes going to wyotech in blairsville pa for high performance drivetrain. I wana go for collision repair and business management. But i did a quick search and eveyone says its Wyoshit. So shine some light on this for me. Thanks guys."
- Wyotech vs UTI - TCCoA Forums
- Message board question: "My nephew is heading out to Wyotech this weekend. My 2nd Daughter wants to go to Wyotech to learn how to fix and build cars. Her Guidance counselor is trying to steer her to UTI. Any informed opinions?"
- Should I go to UTI (Universal Technical Institute) or Wyo-tech? ..for performance mechanics schooling.? - Yahoo! Answers
- At first I was thinking Wyotech because of the . . .
- WyoTech? - Automotive Message Forums
- Message board question: "Has anyone here gone to WyoTech? I am a senior in high school and cars are my passion. I was looking at WyoTech but I've heard mixed reviews on it. Any input would be much appreciated. Also does anyone know of any good schools like WyoTech that I could take a look at?"
Automotive Accessories on eBay
Fetching new data from eBay now... please stand byThe ethics of recruitment for tech schools like Wyotech
- National Association for College Admission Counseling
- Laws, cases, history. None of the lawsuits cited in this article involved Wyotech, but there's plenty of information about what's allowed and what's not allowed.
- Effective and Ethical Recruitment of Vocational Education Students
- ERIC Digest - What is ethical recruitment?
Your comments are welcome
I'd love to know your opinions, pro or con, about Wyotech.
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- LindaJM LindaJM Oct 28, 2009 @ 8:41 pm
- Mike, I'll bet there are both good and bad instructors there. Also some students won't get along with certain teachers, and others will.
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- mike pezzula mike pezzula Sep 27, 2009 @ 9:24 am
- are the instructors at wyotech a bunch of dumb asses like i was told.i want a good education
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- wyrm11268 wyrm11268 Jun 3, 2009 @ 10:24 am
- Wow, what a great idea for a lens. I really enjoyed it well done. 5* from me :-)
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- BevsPaper BevsPaper Jun 3, 2009 @ 6:10 am
- Great lens! This is a good school for kids wanting to get into this field. My daughter's ex-boyfriend attended there. Laramie is a neat small town. Wyoming is beautiful!
This lens was made during the Senior Squids Twttrlist Challenge in June 2009.
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