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School Open House/Information Sessions
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Since its inception, the Ritop School has become the leading mobile electronics training facility in North America, graduating over 125 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. To further enhance the students’ classroom experience, we offer a complete selection of hand tools, power tools and special-purpose tools, as well as dedicated woodworking, paint, fiberglass and vinyl shops where students can build custom enclosures, interior trim, and dash pieces. Other advantages of the Ritop School include its experienced staff, a curriculum that encompasses the entire automotive electronics industry, the opportunity to earn a nationally-recognized MECP certification on-site, and career development skills training for interviewing and resume writing. Students also have access to a full library of video training tapes, technical manuals and computer programs that they will likely encounter in the real world. To further enhance the learning experience, manufacturer representatives, technical advisors and product engineers frequently serve as guest instructors. The Ritop School is geared towards newcomers to the industry, and no prior work experience is necessary. We welcome students who have a strong desire to learn and become efficient at high-quality installation and fabrication. By the end of our eight week course, students are ready to begin their careers, and our job placement program will even help them find work – anywhere in the country. To learn more about the Ritop School, you are cordially invited to attend an open house/information session on Saturday April 26, 2003 or Saturday June 28, 2003 at 1:00 PM. Please RSVP to 888-44-RITOP. If you cannot attend and need more information, an individual appointment can be scheduled. |
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MECP Test Dates |
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The Ritop School for Mobile Electronics is offering testing to the public for MECP certification. There are six different certifications including Basic Installer. First Class Installer, Autosound Specialist, Security Specialist, Master Installer and Mobile Product Specialist. Prerequisites for each certification are available on the MECP web site. We are offering a test preparation seminar and review for the Basic Installer exam for anyone interested in preparing for the exam. The test preparation classes will take place immediately prior to the MECP exam and are offered at the low introductory rate of $25.00 per class. The exam dates are:
Each test date starts promptly at 1:00pm. The cost for the Basic Installer exam is $35.00 as of November, 2002. For current pricing and information on all the certification exams, visit the MECP web site. All tests will be given at The Ritop School for Mobile Electronics, 200 Dexter Ave., Watertown, MA. 02472. To schedule an exam or for more information please contact Ricardo toll-free at 888-44RITOP or e-mail ricardo@ritop.com. |
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Upcoming Advanced Workshops |
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The Ritop School for Mobile Electronics is now accepting registrations for advanced training in Fabrication and Security. Each workshop lasts one week. Students may apply for either Advanced Fabrication, Advanced Security or both workshops. The workshops will the weeks of April 28 - May 2, 2003 and May 5 - May 9, 2003. Advanced Fabrication students will 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 students will improve their 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. Application, More Information |
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Installer Challenge |
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| The Ritop School sponsored the trophies at this year’s Installer Challenge Competition hosted by Select Products in conjunction with MECP at the International Consumer Electronics Show held January 9 -12, 2003 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Two teams of MECP certified installers competed in this grueling 48-hour event. The competition is based on sound quality, and custom installation, and was judged by IASCA-certified judges. In our pursuit to acknowledge continuing education, the Ritop School recognized the high level of proficiency an installer needs to in order to be selected to participate in the challenge. At the end of the challenge, trophies were presented to all contestants. It takes a well trained installer to be invited to the challenge, installers should aspire to learn as much as possible so they too can strive to be invited to the next face-off. The Ritop School salutes the Installer Challenge teams and the level of expertise that they have achieved. | ||||||||
Mobile Electronics Manufacturers Lecture Series |
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| The car audio manufacturers lecture series at the Ritop School begins this March. Representatives from Boston Acoustics, MB Quart, and Team Northeast will be here informing students about new trends in the industry. Each bi-monthly presentation will last for an hour and a half. The calendar of presentations will be posted on the schools’ website. Admission is free for all Ritop graduates. Contact the school if you are interested in attending any of the lectures. | ||||||||
News for Graduates |
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Graduates please inform us if there are any employment opportunities at your place of work or if you are looking for a change in your status. Whether it is about a new product, a job opportunity, a promotion, or you want us to know that you are doing well; we would like to hear from you. Let us know if there are any address or other changes. E-mail info@ritop.com or fill out the on-line Information Update form. |
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