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The Ritop Wire
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June 2004
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The Ritop School is
dedicated to the instruction of high quality mobile audio,
navigation, video, security and cellular design, installation and
fabrication. Our next full-time classes start July 5, 2004. Call us toll-free at 888-44-RITOP or click for more
information, to
apply for classes or to
schedule a tour of our school. |
In This Issue:
About the Ritop School
Audiovox
Visits the Ritop School
Information Sessions
Advanced Workshops 2004
DIY Hobbyist Marathon
Where are They Now
Part-Time May 2004
Graduates
April 2004
Graduates
Thank You to Our Supporters
Full-time 8-week classes
for 2004 begin July 5, September 6 and
October 31. Jump start your career in the
fast-growing mobile electronics industry! Classes fill up early, reserve your
spot today.
Apply Now
Advanced Workshops begin October 2004.
One week, full-time session: October 25-29 and
November 1-5.
Apply Now
Do-It-Yourself Marathon Weekend
October 29-31
Contact us for more information or to apply for admission:
Mail:
The Ritop School for Mobile Electronics
200 Dexter Avenue
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone:
617/923-4043
Toll-Free:
888-44RITOP
Fax:
617/923-4886
E-Mail:
info@ritop.com
Internet:
ritop.com
On-Line:
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Your
Path
to
a
Future
in
the
Mobile
Electronics
Industry |
 Addressing
mobile electronics retailers’ growing need for professional installers,
the Ritop School was founded in
1985 to educate and prepare installers for a career in an exciting,
fast-growing industry. Since its inception, the school has become the
leading mobile electronics training facility in North America, graduating
over 150 installers each year from its Watertown, MA location.
Nearly 20 years later, our mission remains the same. Our courses
offer a strong foundation for installers and enthusiasts alike as they
enter or grow in this fast-paced industry. Our classroom instruction
provides students with the fundamentals of electrical and acoustical
theory, while our hands-on shop projects teach custom fabrication and
advanced installation skills on real vehicles. In fact, we dedicate 50% of
our students’ instruction time to real-world installs in our full-service
bays.
The Ritop advantages include: woodworking, paint, fiberglass and vinyl shops on premises,
extensive hands-on installation and fabrication instruction, MECP preparation and testing built into coursework, VA benefits approved,
nationwide job placement assistance and sales training.
Contact us: phone 888-44-RITOP, click
ritop.com, e-mail
info@ritop.com or mail The Ritop School,
200 Dexter Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472.
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Audiovox visits the Ritop School
for Mobile Electronics
 On June 8, 2004 representatives from Audiovox arrived at the
Ritop School for a demonstration of their company’s new and exciting line of
mobile electronics products. Representing Audiovox was: Steve Christmann,
Product Manager Vehicle Security, Paul Platt, Branch Manager Eastern District,
Harry Schneff, Regional Sales Manager, and Dave West, owner of New England
Marketing Group.
For two and a half hours the students of the school's June
semester were provided with a detailed presentation and demonstration of the
Audiovox line of audio, video and security components. As each of the members
finished their presentation, the students got a chance to ask questions
related to such topics as the ease of installation and performance.
The relationship between the Ritop School and Audiovox first
blossomed at the Installers Challenge at CES in Las Vegas, 2004. Patrick
Lavelle, President of Audiovox, met with school director and
expressed an interest in sponsoring the Ritop School and conducting training
seminars because of the critical role that education plays within the mobile
electronics industry.
At the Ritop School we encourage companies to support us through donations, training or both. Manufacturer support gives our
students first hand experience with state-of-the-art equipment that they will
install during their careers as well as invaluable general knowledge about the
products.
The Ritop School wishes to thank Audiovox for their generous
contributions and the representatives for a wonderful, informative
presentation.
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Information Sessions
 To learn more about the Ritop School, you are cordially invited to attend
an Information Session held throughout the year at the Ritop School in
Watertown, MA.
The information sessions give parents and prospective students time to
visit the school, tour our facilities and speak with the Director and school
staff regarding curriculum and any other relevant questions you may have. The
next Information Sessions will be held on
Saturday, July 17, 2004 and August 7, 2004 at 1:00 PM. Additional Information Sessions will be held
throughout 2004.
Please call us at 888-44-RITOP to reserve your spot. If you cannot
attend any of the meetings and need more information, an individual
appointment and school tour can be scheduled. We also conduct information sessions at
high schools around the New England area. If you know of a school that would
benefit from learning more about educational opportunities in the exciting field
of mobile electronics, please contact us.
More Information
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Advanced Workshops 2004
The Ritop School is pleased to announce our
Fall 2004 Advanced Workshops in fabrication and security. Each workshop lasts one week. Students may apply for Advanced Fabrication, Advanced Security or both workshops. Students may attend
either or both weeks. The one-week advanced workshops are scheduled October
25-29, 2004 and November 1-5, 2004, from 8AM to 5 PM.
Advanced Fabrication: Work with different materials, including fiberglass, (mat, weave, and resin) Plexiglas, carbon fiber, bondo, gel coat, vinyl, aluminum, fleece, grillwork, (plastic and metal) and various adhesives to learn their application process in the creation of alternative speaker pods, subwoofer enclosures, interior panels and more.
Advanced Security: Improve skills in the areas of Door Lock/Unlock Outputs, Flash Relays, Sensor Programming via Remote Control, Ignition/Impact Disable Input, Remote Car Starters, Sensor Programming, Impact Sensors, Passive or Active Arming, Starter Interrupt Relay, Unlock/Lock Output Dome Light, Armed Output Ignition Disable Input Operation, remote control of accessories, supplemental outputs and more.
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DIY Hobbyist Marathon
The Ritop School will hold
its second "DO IT YOURSELF" marathon workshop the weekend of
October 29-31,
2004. The marathon starts at 2:00pm Friday and continues without stopping
through Sunday the 31st at noon. The attendees will learn "The Basic How-To of
Mobile Electronics Installation".
This workshop is designed for the hobbyist with the desire to learn
basic installation skills. Total cost for the entire weekend marathon is only $350.00!
More Information. |
Where are
They Now
 Larry
Plake, a graduate from our February 2001 class is now the Shop Foreman at
Earmark Car Audio of Addison in Addison, Texas. Congratulations Larry!
Graduates, let us know about your recent professional and
personal successes. We may feature you in a future edition of The Wire.
E-mail info@ritop.com or update your profile
on-line. |
May 2004 Part-Time
Graduating Class
 Congratulations
to our Part-Time May 2004 graduating class. The part-time class ran from
November 2003-May 2004. Congratulations to the six graduates of the most
recent Part-Time Semester! The next part-time semester starts Fall 2004.
More Information |
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April 2004
Graduating Class
 Congratulations
to our April 2004 graduating class. The students worked hard in both
the classroom and the shop. The skills they acquired will serve them well
throughout their careers in the mobile electronics industry. Their average
MECP Installer Certification test score was an impressive 87.2%!
More Information
Graduates, remember the Ritop School maintains a database of
job postings for our graduates. Need placement assistance, visit
Job Central at
ritop.com or call us at 888-44-RITOP.
Refer a new student to the school and receive a reward.
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Ritop Thanks Our
Supporters
The Ritop School wishes to thank the following companies
that help to support the school and its educational goals with donations of
state-of-the-art mobile electronics for our students to learn to install:
Audiovox, Memphis Audio, JL Audio, Boston Acoustics, Audio Control, Directed
Electronics, Dynamat, Optima Batteries and Morel USA.
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