2009-2010 Catalog 2009-2010 Catalog - WyoTech Tour

A significant milestone was reached when WyoTech opened its doors in the spring of 2002 for training in the automotiveand collision/refinishing industries and specialty courses in Street Rod, Motorsports Chassis Fabrication, and Management at abranch campus located in Blairsville, Pennsylvania. The school moved into brand-new, expanded facilities located at 500Innovation Drive in Blairsville in December 2003. Courses in Diesel Technology began in 2006 and the Blairsville campusadded Light Duty Diesel and High Performance Power Trains advanced courses in 2007.In January 2004, WyoTech’s third campus opened in West Sacramento, California, with Automotive Technology, AppliedService Management, and Motorsports Chassis Fabrication courses. In addition, a new facility was added in 2005, and courseofferings were expanded to include Street Rod & Custom Fabrication and Advanced Automotive Diagnostics. In October 2006,the third facility expansion was added and course offerings were expanded to include Collision/Refinishing Technology, Trimand Upholstery Technology, and High Performance Power Trains. In October 2007, Light Duty Diesel was added to thespecialty course offerings utilizing existing classrooms and shop space in the Automotive facility. The Electrician program wasalso added in August 2009.Throughout its history, WyoTech has kept its instructors abreast of the latest techniques, added new equipment as needed,and updated curriculum as changes occurred in the industry. “Moving into the Future” is not simply a slogan at WyoTech – it’s acommitment.ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONSInstitutional AccreditationWyoTech is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302,Arlington, VA 22201, telephone (703) 247-4212, www.accsc.org.Memberships• Association of Diesel Specialists• Automotive Service Excellence• Automotive Transmission Rebuilders Association• Career College Association• Laramie Chamber of Commerce• National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators• National Automotive Service Technicians Education Foundation• National Technical Honor Society• Rocky Mountain Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators• South Dakota Auto Body Association• Specialty Equipment Market Association• Technology Maintenance Council• Wyoming Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators• Wyoming Trucking AssociationEntitlement AgenciesEligible students may apply to the following agencies for determination of benefits while attending WyoTech: VeteransAdministration, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Vocational Rehabilitation.• Agents licensed by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Division of Private Occupational Schools.• Certificate of Approval to Operate issued by the Illinois State Superintendent of Education, 100 North First Street,Springfield, Illinois 62777.• Regulated by the Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education, 302 West Washington Street, Room E201,Indianapolis, IN 46204-2767, (800) 227-5695 or (317) 232-4219, advertising code AC-0249.• Authorized by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission.• Licensed by the State of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 141.• Licensed by the Mississippi Commission on Proprietary School and College Registration, 3825 Ridgewood Road,Jackson, MS 39211, License No. C-620.• Registered with the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools, Registration Numbers 02-07-1648T and 02-07-1649T, 35 East Gay Street, Suite 403, Columbus, OH 43215.• Licensed and regulated by the Oklahoma Board of Private Schools, 3700 North Classen Blvd., Suite 250, OklahomaCity, OK 73118.• Licensed by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, 1333 Main Street, Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29201,Telephone (803) 737-2260. Licensure indicates that minimum standards have been met; it is not equivalent to orsynonymous with accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.• WyoTech is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be renewed eachyear and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices,health and safety, and fiscal responsibility.• Approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Veterans Education, Austin, Texas78778.2