My Brother, A.J., attended Wyoming Technical Institute back in the mid 1980's. This school advertised they were the best automotive school in the U.S.A.. He graduated after taking automotive classes & could not compete with other employees in Chicago IL. He committed suicide after losing his job again & had medical issues. He was always told he was the last man hired & they had to let him go. I hope the teachers & administration of the new & improved WyoTech have improved their curriculum & the quality of their teachers. This location is in a really small town in Wyoming. If you are a prospective student, you may want to interview at multiple automotive technical schools prior to putting your money in WyoTech. read more

I liked the tour and the tour guide was super nice and she did a really nice job explaining everything.

Heather was very knowledgeable about all of the programs offered. Everyone we met was very personable. The facility is high-end and students were very engaged. My son is looking forward to attending. read more

Had the most amazing experience touring WyoTech with my son. Every person we encountered were professional and engaging. Incredible school with impressive opportunities! read more

WyoTech - Vocational & Technical School Near Me - Laramie, Wyoming

Why I am leaving WyoTech Automotive program. I was promised master-tech level training... what I have received in 3 months has been essentially useless. Our cars are in terrible condition and 10-25 years old. We have been promised new vehicles instead they just swap the cars around classes while Jim and Mark sit in their office all day. 4/15 cars have to be pushed and administration won't pay for the repair for us students to do as-well. We have almost no help or backing from the coordinators as-well. Students in my class have tried to reach out to resolve 40,000$ education worth issues... like new material and new cars. Yet nothing has changed. I know a couple people who are in process to drop out. They all experience the same issues. This school was brought out to be the top of the line, all new and fully loaded. (Words of my recruiter who lied) so far I have not advanced my education in automotive. I've just learned about snap on and old forms of back probing, and other old methods hardly ever used. The best path to go off you'd like to go to an automotive school for Autos is an independent shop, a dealer or getting out. Because UTI and alike aren't much better. read more

Iff i had to rate this school it would be scam, negative 10. The program is outdated, the workbooks material is horrible, the automotive program is short 8 instructors, students openly cheat, the schools structure hasn't changed since the school got sued years ago, recruiters promise pipe dreams to people with no clue what they want to do in life, the cars are all torn to hell, half the program is snap on related, the drivetrain class is strictly 90s GM transmission, half the instructors in autos came from diesel due to there being no autos instructors and more. Overall you are better off going to a Dealer, becoming a lube tech and doing the training provided. Instead you come here 40K in debt learning old material that will hardly transfer into the real world. Oh and did i mention the coordinators, the VP and the President and Jim Mathis all know this? Yet they do not care, how do i know? Because i have voiced all these issues and nothing has been done. Why don't they care? they are lining their pockets with government approved student aid loans. No matter what the school won't change its fundamentals because everyone who is in charge saw everything fall apart. They will not change, so do not change your way of life to come here. Whatever your recruiter said to you just know they lie. By the time you come to wyotech your recruiter will say they are (quitting their jobs) then give campus tours and block former recruits. Alex niessen- Michigan recruiter lies Dave Burk- Illinois recruiter lies Michael wiltshire-Illinois recruiter lies Carrie bell-Utah recruiter lies Tino Carrasco- California recruiter lies Anthony witchek- Washington recruiter lies Mike Spaulding- Colorado recruiter lies Domingo Alvarado- Texas recruiter lies Daniel sifuentes- (south Texas) recruiter lies Many more recruiters lie, these are the ones with names available. They will find what interested you the most and lie about it. Wether it be the housing you wanted, the specialty you really wanted to take or anything that interested you... I hope everyone who comes here goes to diesel, the school cares and piles millions of money into diesel, but neglects autos. Please review your life choices because when you come here you will find the point when you realize this all, but only after your stuck in a scholarship/student loan. read more

WyoTech is really not worth the amount they charge. A lot of the course material and shop practice feels unnecessary, because much of what we do in class hardly ever gets used in the real world. The shop itself feels more like a Snap-on playground than an actual training environment--tools are often missing, the equipment is worn out, and most of the cars and engine stands are pretty beat up. Instead of learning on reliable equipment that prepares you for the job, you end up wasting time dealing with issues that shouldn't be there in the first place. On top of that, the recruiters make the program sound way better than it actually is. They oversell the opportunities and paint a picture of hands-on, real-world preparation that just doesn't match what you experience once you're there. For how expensive tuition is, the return on investment just isn't there. You don't get the level of training, resources, or preparation that they promise, and in the end, it feels like you're paying premium prices for subpar value. read more

I have been at WyoTech around 6 months now, I had an amazing time in street rod and the first two corners of diesel classes EMS and power trains. as I got to my second to last corner Engines, a little over a month from graduation I started getting targeted from an instructor I have already heard bad things about. Heath not only sent me home for smiling in the classroom but took multiple point and blamed it on "phone use" he blatantly walks past and ignores my group. I asked him how I was going to get my resume done and who to go to and he shouted across our entire classroom " shut up, I wasn't talking to you." and "is all you wanna do is argue with me". after going to the two coordinators in the diesel building I have concluded the only reason he still works here is because nobody will do anything about it. let me add that all of these things happened on or before my birthday today. it is not only me fed up but our entire class, the kid in the front of the class can talk and yell about things that don't pretain to class but the second I ask a question I am the bad guy. as a female going into the industry you would think grown men hired to teach would give you education not belittle you and take away from it read more

After putting in multiple applications, I find it sad that the HR personnel can not take a minute to let the prospective applicant know what the staus of their application, or the position is. They never returned my phone calls, or responded with an email to say that someone else had been chosen. They simply took the position down off their website immediately after attempt to make contact with them. I find it unprofessional that the very integrity they would expect from a new hire, they can not exemplify themselves. read more

This place is terrible as a student it's appalling. Terrible dorm conditions lack of communication more class work then shop work and your not learning as much as you being forced into their agenda it's more about their image then you learning anything total waste of time money and effort read more

A Warning About Wyotech If you're considering Wyotech, proceed with caution. The school is not what recruiters make it out to be, and their job is to pull you in. Unfortunately, they're very good at it. Courses: Outdated and Underwhelming The courses leave much to be desired. For example, in High-Performance Powertrain, a significant amount of time is spent on carburated engines--a technology that's largely obsolete. Even my lawn mower has fuel injection! Meanwhile, Motorsports Chassis Fabrication focuses mostly on basic welding practice. Instead of building a chassis or learning advanced techniques, you'll spend hours running beads on steel coupons. Worse, the instructors are inconsistent in what they consider a quality weld, and the techniques taught don't align with real-world practices. For example, students are discouraged from using proper welding patterns because the school claims they generate too much heat--a notion completely disconnected from industry standards. The Automotive Technology course was equally disappointing. Far too much time was spent in the classroom rather than in the shop, and this imbalance seemed to be a theme across all programs. Administration: Overbearing and Unprofessional The administration is one of the most frustrating aspects of the school. While there are a few good individuals, the majority seem more concerned with enforcing trivial rules than supporting student success. Dress Code Overkill: The school enforces petty rules, such as penalizing male students if their hair touches their eyebrows. Students lose points for infractions throughout the day or are sent home--only to be docked additional points for their absence. Attendance Micromanagement: The school takes attendance eight times a day. If you're even a second late, you lose points. And being late twice in one day can result in a "lack of professionalism" penalty. Nitpicking: Points can be deducted for absurd reasons, such as wearing safety shoes that aren't deemed "blue-collar enough" or clipping your ID card to your belt instead of your shirt pocket. These arbitrary rules feel designed to trip you up rather than help you succeed. The Points System: A Recipe for Stress Wyotech's point system is unnecessarily punitive. You need 1,400 points to pass a course and 1,800 for a perfect score. While this might sound achievable, the school's obsession with petty infractions makes it easy to fall short--even if your grades in theory and lab work are solid. There's little to no flexibility for life's challenges. Sick kids, doctor's appointments, or emergencies don't matter. You lose points, and the amount is often decided arbitrarily. Overpriced and Overhyped Wyotech feels more like a business than an educational institution. It's a playground for Snap-On, with the live-in dealer selling students $40,000+ in tools on terrible terms. The course material is outdated, the facilities are underwhelming, and the focus seems to be on enforcing rules rather than fostering learning. Final Thoughts I wouldn't recommend Wyotech to anyone. If you're a passionate gearhead looking for an inspiring learning environment, this isn't it. Instead, I suggest exploring programs at your local community college. Wyotech prioritizes its image over its students and offers little beyond teaching you how to clock in on time and dress according to their rigid rules. Don't let the recruiters sell you a dream. The reality is far less exciting. read more

I went to WyoTech back in the 80's. Life was good....The Cowboy Bar, get a box of Mac n Cheese and a Swanson Pot pie at the grocery for .50 cents total. Shooting gophers for farmers for $10 a pelt. I'm sure Laramie has changed quite a bit from back in those days. Housing sucked! 4 of us packed into a small apartment. Maybe I'm basing this review on the GREAT, AWESOME times in Medicine Bow National Forest, trips to Denver and Steam Boat....and the girls dorm at the university. But I digress. WyoTech taught me soooo much. I learned everything from auto to diesel, was class president for a month or so :) and got every accolade I could. Long story longer, at the age of 54 I was able to retire and I tip my hat to WyoTech for giving me that opportunity and knowledge they taught me. read more

There just not worth it you can get a better education anywhere else some instructors are cool but most are assholes and petty they do not provide transportation and the amount of trouble you get in for trying to talk to someone about the school you can't complain or the instructors make it more difficult to learn they almost attack you the RA looks for anything to write you up about and it's really ridiculous how the instructors act more like children then the students that come here read more

ATTENTION!!!!! Please be informed that "Wyotech Housing" department is run by fashist manipulators. Be sure you actually READ the housing handbook before accepting your housing and housing stipulation check. THIS IS REAL!! They will go into your room with absolutely no probable cause, rthyme, or reason. Their excuse is cleanliness but, as in my case, they dumped my clean clothes out of a secured job box and then told me to wash my clothing. I was out of town that day and returned to my "home" to find my appartment left unlocked and clothing everywhere. I was like O HELL NO!! MOTHA$&@¥£& Don't get me wrong. The school is the best in the country hands down. But I'm getting the heck out of campus housing!! read more

Took diesel in 06. Had many great instructors and one asshole. Short little shit in powertrains. Had friends in student housing, what a joke. Very invasive. No privacy at all! Luckily I had my own place. If you go to this school do not use student housing! You will regret it. read more

I took Diesel, Advanced Diesel, Chassis Fab, and ASM The cirriculum itself is very good, and the training is great. The teachers teach well, and are easy to get along with. But thats where he good stops. The corporate part of the school is god awful. Its the worst business that i have EVER had the misfortune of dealing with. 1. If you pay cash, you will NEVER recieve a bill. They expect you to call them, and give them money. Most rediculois method ever. If you want money, BILL ME! 2. I had set up a cash payment plan, but they lost it. 3. THE BIG ONE! When classes switched from 8 hours a day for 6 weeks, to 6 hours a day for 8 weeks, I had a month off, along with numerous other students. They scheduled career fair interviews while I was gone, failing to notify me. As a student about to graduate, these interviews are VERY important to me. They stopped sign ups on friday, and when i returned on tuesday, i learned about the career fair. I went to career services to sign up for interviews, and they said "sorry, the books were pulled friday. theres nothing we can do..." Failing to admit that they screwed up, and doing nothing to correct the situation, this was extremely infuriating. I pay $40,000 to come here and get a job, and they will do nothing to correct their mistake, limiting me in my ability to get a job. 4. If you want to get a transcript, you MUST travel to North campus to get it. It cannot be shipped to you, or sent in inter-departmental mail. My truck was out of commission, and i needed 20 transcripts, because of their screw-up, not allowing me to sign up for interviews. They would not print them at west campus, nor would they have them shipped down. I ended up borrowing my roommates truck, but this still was another time where i had to bend over backwards for something they should have been able to do. There have been countless other examples where the practices of this company have made me feel great regret for coming here. But the training and the name is what really makes up for it. And my reviews are based upon the companies practices, i am in no way saying the staff are bad. The people that work here are very nice, and try to help the best they can, but their corporate operations limit them from being to be able to help you. read more

My son is eager to get a great diesel tech education, but the staff, although always pleasant is rarely know key details-- about anything. When I push, I will get additional contact names and numbers. For example, I found academic calendars for 2015, 2013, 2013 online, but nothing about 2014 -- this year. And no, they won't call me back but I may call them. When we applied, I was routinely told to do so online and the cci - the fraudulent parent company - said it could only be done online. Nope, could not send us mailed application. So after I printed it out and got the requisite signatures, scanned it and emailed back, I was told that wouldn't work either. Instead, Wyotech admission finally offered to mail me one. An about face from the original line. Finally,k we completed all requisite forms online. But the staff was pleasant yet incompetent. I cannot imagine any other school so cavalier when someone is offering to pay 30K. Housing won't share roommate information citing privacy concerns. Makes sense, but numerous other schools allow it. And registration. I know when it is -- but it is never touted as important and to get ready for it. The start date. Well, you can't begin class until you register.... Thank goodness someone advised me to get a hotel room for 2 nights before classes start. While I need not pay for school yet, there is no invoice. I am simply told I may write the check when we get there. They are so anxious to set appointments to discuss financial aid, but there is little to no service to support it. As a parent, we need details and helpful guidance. I know this kind of school has unique needs: it's for-profit, and only 1 year curriculum. This means a revolving door moving faster than any 4 year university. The lack of funding means able administrators with alternatives are likely to have fled. And absentee owners furthers the problems. So why on earth am I putting tuition money into this program? The teaching is known to be superb. The Wyotech education is well respected and known. And my son wants to go here. For that I am willing to persevere against pleasant incompetence and few being able to answer reasonable questions. read more

I will tell you this. I am at wyotech as I write this! you will learn alot in the classes in shop. All of them are good. However I will write not only pros but cons as well and to tell you the truth there lopsided. Cons. There are two campuses one is about 7-9 miles away collision,automotive,trim if you do not have a vehicle you will more then likely need to get one. No they DO NOT SHUTTLE YOU ANYWERE. HOUSEING- read everything in your packet before you sign. They do room searches every week. They will go into your room if your not there. If your roommates don't do there dishes you still get wrote up for it. 3 write ups they send in a crew to clean for you and your on HOUSEING probation. Meaning one more infraction your out and they keep your money. Room advisors will get your for everything. If you want your own personal things: microwaves,mini fridges things of that sort you will get wrote up. As I did. CLENLYNESS throw your Trash away and pick up your cloths weather they are clean or not. You will get wrote up. Want to work on your vehicle? Good luck they catch you without a permit you get in trouble. They will make up there rules that aren't in your student handbook and you have to follow them. LAUNDRY-be expecting to pay up to 8-10 dollars for two loads wash/dry dryers barely heat up so it takes two hours. 1.75 wash 1.00 dry TOWN- well the town isn't to bad. Unfortunately they don't like us. The junkyards and salvage yard do not work with "tekkers" restaurants look down at your if you wear your wyotech stuff. Males unfortunately most of the females do not like tekkers so good luck. STUDENT LOUNGES- overpriced,nasty and just pointless SNAP ON- yes we get a 50% discount but good luck talking to anyone there never here. If you want to come to wyotech I will advise you do not stay at HOUSEING there are hotels that do monthly rates for cheaper then HOUSEING. Wyotech is a decent school do not stay in HOUSEING if you can help it. If your on the genesis loan you can't leave HOUSEING. Push for bank of North Dakota. Genesis are loan sharks. For me I will be leavening HOUSEING ASAP I've been here for 5 1/2 months so far and all they do is fight with you about everything. If you have questions do not ask a person in a grey shirt or someone who is a ra. Ask a everyday person who goes to the school. You do not get asc certified! You get a diploma the same thing you got from high school beware! read more

I am 14 days till I graduate from Advance Diesel. I have learned quite a bit while I have attended here but the education is the only good thing about Wyotech. But there are many downfalls to Wyotech if you are in the army reserves or National Guard they will not excuse you for training and it will effect your grade if you miss class. And if you have family living with you in Laramie and have a family emergency they will not excuse you only if it is you being the one in the hospital. And they scheduled the Job Fair way out after graduation thank God I finally got a job offer. You would think after you pay $40,000 they would give a crap about the students attending. Oh make sure you decided before you apply for this school if your coming whether you will stay in student housing (which is a rip off and they treat you like your in prison and charge u a $500 dollars if you break your lease so I heard from a friend and the recruiters for the school will do anything to get you hear even if it means lying to you. I was lied to that my grade would not be affected when I had military training to go to. read more

False advertising. Big time red flag here. The school's rep told me that upon the completion of my time at the school I would hold certifications as a welder, and for the handling and disposal of solvent based pain as well as be eligible for ASE certification. Not one of these things was true. I found the instructors to be acerbic and often abusive, but rarely helpful. The Curriculum is incredibly dated and the only way to pass the shop portion of the course with high marks is to finish all of the assigned work and then complete "live" work, which is working on cars for the instructors. I was also sold on the custom painting part of the course, which as it turns out is a week spent learning basic airbrushing. Moving on to housing, they stuck me in a tiny apartment with no functioning locks with four other guys. For this wonderful privilege I have to pay $300/month. On top of all of this, after a hospital stay and a mental health emergency I was suspended from the school and stopped receiving my monthly living allowance that I will still be paying off at age 35, forcing me to try to find a job in Laramie with the stigma of being a wyotech student still on me. Another thing that the rep's will never tell you is that the town HATES techers. It was nearly impossible for me to find an apartment and I have yet to find a job. I would advise going ANYWHERE else. read more