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Platt Technical Vocational High School • Milford, CT
Studying Automotive Repair (completion in 2007)
• 8/16/2011
"I learned a trade that I enjoy and can use for the rest of my life. I received great guidance and support from my teachers."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I feel that kids can benefit from going to Platt. They will learn a trade that will ensure them jobs in the real world and they will also meet tons of people who share their interest and passion for automobiles. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | My school has done much state contracted work as well as drawn in a lot of private jobs due to their exceptional reputation. Many students from all over the state compete to be accepted into the school's many programs of study. |
| Program Quality | 7 | The teachers provided an excellent learning environment in which to teach us their trade. It opened up many opportunities for employment after graduation. |
| Instruction | 10 | Both of my teachers were very well known in the industry. They were able to introduce us to new techniques and products that would help us in the future. |
| How Difficult | 6 | The most difficult part of my training was learning to properly diagnose the many things that can go wrong with an automobile. The teachers had great techniques that assisted us with this. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | We spent 15 days at a time in the shop working on real vehicles. Our school was considered a production shop. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 1 | It's a Monday-Friday, standard school schedule. No weekend or night classes are available. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | The school supplied top of the line tools and equipment for academic use. Even though it was a technical school, regular academics were also made mandatory and the resources were of great quality. |
| Social Life | 5 | I made a large group of life long friends. I attribute this to the shared interests of the majority of my peers. |
| Placement Services | 10 | I was placed in my first job thanks to my school. I have received other jobs since because of my references there. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | Since graduation I have contacted my instructors for references for employment. I have also used them when I've needed assistance on side projects of my own. |
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