The Ritop Wire-May 2003

The Ritop Wire
May 2003	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 and part-time classes start July 8, 2003. 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 Information Sessions Do-It-Yourself Marathon DeWalt Visits Ritop April 2003 Graduates Thank You to Our Supporters Full-time 8-week classes begin July 8, September 2 and October 28. Jump start your career in the fast-growing mobile electronics industry! Classes fill up early, reserve your spot today. Apply Now Part-time classes begin July 8th. The part-time class will begin on July 8, 2003 and continue until November 1, 2003. By attending two nights a week and every other Saturday, you can learn what it takes to become a 12volt installation specialist. Apply Now 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: Request Information Applications Schedule a Tour		Your Path to a Future in the Mobile Electronics Industry
	About the Ritop School 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 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. 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.
	Information Session June 7 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 Session will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2003 at 1:00 PM. Additional Information Sessions will be held on the following dates in 2003: June 7, June 28. August 9 and October 4 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 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.
	Do-It-Yourself Marathon Do you know anyone who would like to install their own stereo? The Ritop School will hold its first "DO IT YOURSELF" marathon workshop the weekend of July 25, 2003. The marathon starts at 2:00pm and continues without stopping through Sunday the 27th at noon, or until completion. The attendees will learn "The Basics of How To Install Mobile Electronics". This workshop is designed for the hobbyist who likes to work with their hands and is not afraid of cutting wires or taking apart their vehicle. To learn more about the unique workshop, 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.
	DeWalt Visits Ritop DeWalt Tools visited the Ritop School on May 13, 2003 to demonstrate the variety of tools available to installers and to hold a "fastest screw" contest. Each student received three screws and tried to place all three into a board using a DeWalt cordless drill. The student that completed the task in the shortest time was the winner. The winner, Christopher Jinks, won a prize from DeWalt. Additional pictures.
	April 2003 Graduating Class Congratulations to our April 2003 graduating class. The twenty-five 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. 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.
	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: Memphis Audio, JL Audio, Boston Acoustics, Directed Electronics, Cascade Audio and Morel Hi-Fi.