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How do I gain more experience in Diesel Mechanics as a 16 year old female?

I'm sixteen and I'm interested into going into diesel mechanics and just realized this year that this is something I am really interested in pursuing though I don't exactly know where to start.

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Karin’s Answer

Hi Cheyanne,

That's a great career choice! Hands-on technical skills are always needed.

Truck Country Technical Institute offers a 2-year program to become a certified diesel technician in Dubuque. I would recommend that you just contact them for more information.

Other options:

In Peosta, Northwestern Iowa Community College has a diploma program that takes 12 months.

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges has a diesel technology program with a choice of certificates, diploma and associates degree in Bettendorf (Scott Community College).

If you would like to get some experience while still in high-school, see if you can get an internship or an after-school job to start getting your hands oily.

I hope this helps! All the best to you!

KP

Karin recommends the following next steps:

https://www.nicc.edu/academics/programs/diesel-mechanics/
https://eicc.edu/classes-programs/pathway/transportation/diesel/
https://www.truckcountry.com/training/truck-country/
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