hri info packet

2 Hot Rod Institute Info Packet

Hot Rod Institute P.O. Box 1456 — Mailing Address

2402 N. Maple Ave. — Street Address Rapid City, S.D. 57709-1456

[email protected] [email protected] www.HotRodInstitute.com

Telephone: (605) 342-1195 Fax: (605) 342-1197

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The following is the Hot Rod Institute info packet. The programs, policies, costs, and conditions listed within are strictly for informational purposes and are subject to change without prior notice. In no way is the info packet to be viewed as a contract between Hot Rod Institute, its students, and/or its faculty.

Hello From Hot Rod Institute ................................................. 4 A Note from Doug LaRue ....................................................... 5 A Brief History on Hot Rod Institute...................................... 6 Meet the Team ...................................................................... 8 Mission, Vision, Purpose, Core Values and Beliefs ................... 10 Today’s Rodding Perspective ............................................... 12 Job Placement Services ....................................................... 13 Application Process ............................................................ 14 Student Housing ................................................................. 14 Student Projects ................................................................. 14 Financial Aid ..................................................................... 15 Accreditation ..................................................................... 15 Dept of Vet Affairs’ GI Bill ................................................... 16 HRI Educational Programs and Classes ................................. 17 HRI Tuition ....................................................................... 20 School Comparisons ........................................................... 22 Ready to Enroll? ................................................................ 24 HRI Academic Calendar ......................................... Back Cover


Thanks for your interest in Hot Rod Institute. This is the initial info packet avail-able for anyone who would like to learn more about the school and its programs. Please check out the following information. If you are interested in starting the enrollment process please let us know. We are concerned that every student that attends Hot Rod Institute knows exactly what they will get out of their education here at HRI, so feel free to call or email us with any questions you might have. We strive to give you all the information possible so you can make a wise decision on the type of school you wish to attend. Tours are always welcome, let us know if you would like to stop in and check out the shop. Thanks again for your interest and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Kyle Harder Director of Admissions [email protected] (605) 593-7115 Hot Rod Institute P.O. Box 1456 — Mailing Address 2402 N. Maple Ave. — Street Address Rapid City, S.D. 57709-1456 www.HotRodInstitute.com


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Thanks for your interest in Hot Rod Institute, the alternative to typical automotive schools. The specialty car and motorcycle industries are in need of a school that trains students in the skills and tasks that are in high demand. Hot Rod Institute has six different classes for the student to choose from in this specialized industry. A student may take any number of classes, from all six classes to just one, depending on the student’s educational desires and budget. No other tools or supplies needed for training.

The intent of HRI is to give the student a very strong basic and advanced background into the world of custom cars and custom motorcycle fabrication. The curriculum includes processes from the entire vehicle, not just a few selected sheetmetal or suspension modifications.

Hot Rod Institute does not offer training in the repair industry or try to mix the two industries. If you want to work strictly in the repair industry, a different automotive school specializing in dealership training may be more suited to your career goals. We do not require students to complete ―core‖ programs in industries they have no desire to work in. It's the complete hot rod program, not just parts and pieces.

I'm the owner and one of the instructors at Hot Rod Institute, so if you have any questions I should be able to answer them. I take great pride in my personal involvement in Hot Rod Institute. This school started with the student’s educational needs and wants in mind, by an instructor that cares not a large private school corporation simply looking to make money selling education.

The students’ greatest advantage at Hot Rod Institute must be our small class sizes and large amounts of hands on experience. Each of the four starts throughout the year will allow only 15 students or less per class. Our next start date is approaching quickly and if you’re interested, we would love to have you. Seats are on a first come first serve basis, don't hesitate reserve your seat soon. If you have any questions please let me know. Stay in touch and I will keep you updated. Take care.

Sincerely,

Doug LaRue Hot Rod Institute President and Lead Instructor [email protected] Cell Phone 605-415-8340

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Hot Rod Institute is located at 2402 N. Maple Ave Rapid City SD. The building is in a great location just behind the Rushmore Mall. The building is a little over 20,000 square feet of space, enough to handle all six classes. Hot Rod Institute (HRI) is a professional training facility offering students a post-secondary education focusing on skills of the specialty automotive industry. Founded by Doug LaRue in January 2008, the first class at Hot Rod Institute had an enrollment of nine students from across the country. In the first three years of of-fering training, Hot Rod Institute has graduated many students, many with jobs in the industry. Hot Rod Institute is quickly becoming the new trusted name in spe-cialty automotive education with a placement rating around 85%. Hot Rod Institute differentiates itself from other automotive education institutes by offering intense, high quality education focusing on the skills of the specialty auto-motive and custom motorcycle industries. Hot Rod Institute offers a variety of classes, with a curriculum specializing in custom fabrication, automotive mechan-ics, and freestyle automotive engineering.

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HRI is the popular choice for students of any age interested in obtaining a job in these industries; by keeping the cost of tuition affordable while increasing value by offering small class sizes, one-on-one instruction, and hands-on curriculum. Students may elect to take any number of classes offered at HRI, from all six to just one. Each quarter is three months long, with classes held Monday through Friday, 8 to 4:30. While a student is enrolled, they will attend one class a quarter, all day every day. After completing all of the HRI classes a student would be trained in the process of building complete vehicles. The top-notch curriculum and close-knit team at Hot Rod Institute provide an advantage for students obtaining employment the specialty automotive industry. Doug LaRue came to found Hot Rod Institute after 20 plus years of experience in postsecondary education. He started his educational career at WyoTech, where he was Program Coordinator for 10 of his 15 years also starting their Street Rod pro-gram in 1993. Looking for a change 2003, he began work at VC Tech in Alabama developing their Hot Rod, Custom Motorcycle, and Custom Paint programs. Finally in 2008 Doug decided to step out from under the large corporate, educational um-brella and start a school specializing solely in Hot Rod and Custom Motorcycle fabri-cation. Assembling a dedicated and talented team, they set upon the daunting task of creating a successful educational institution.




The Team at Hot Rod Institute is one of our Major Strengths we will rely on in order to help you succeed. This close-knit group of instructors delivers the top notch, one-on-one, spe-cialized, intense education that we promise. HRI views the students’ education as objective number one. If the students are not successful in their goals, we have not successfully at-tained ours. Each individual instructor has been chosen for both their personal and professional strengths. Their years of experience in specialty automotive industry, especially in their re-spective areas, provides students a rich education with valuable life learned lessons. Con-tinual improvements to their professional and instructional skills will ensure that the educa-tion being provided will remain up to date in both content and their delivery. If any interested student has a question for a specific instructor please contact the Director of Admission and Education for contact info.


Doug LaRue — Hot Rod Body 30+ Years Experience in Automotive Field (20+ Years in Education) Started Street/Hot Rod Programs at Wyo-Tech and VC Tech Owned Autobody and Refinishing Business - Car Crafters Graduated from University of South Dakota - 1977

Jamie Ellenwood — Hot Rod Chassis 25+ Years Experience (10+ Years Teaching) in Automotive Field Served in the US Air Force - 1990-1992 Former Instructor at Wyo-Tech Owner of RAJE Customs

Joe Coursey — Hot Rod Motorcycle 30+ Years Experience in Motorcycle Mechanics /Fabrication Owned Motorcycle Mechanics Shop - Joy Enterprises Former Instructor at VC Tech Motorcycle Drag Race Record Holder 2003 National Championship Top Fuel Racing Title 1998 World 1/8 Mile Record (mph and elapsed time) 1997-1998 National Championship Pro Stock Racing

Lee Addington — Hot Rod Performance 30+ Years Experience in Automotive Field (17+ Years Teaching) Former Instructor at Wyo-Tech Owned Auto Mechanics Shop - Lee’s Service and Repair Graduated from Denver Auto Diesel - 1972 ASE Certified Mechanic

Dave Ghering — Hot Rod Refinishing 14 Years Experience in Collision, Body Repair, and Refinishing Wyo-Tech Graduate - 1995 ASE Master Collision Refinish Technician

Bob Koehly — Hot Rod Upholstery 35+ Years Experience in the Upholstery Field Owned Upholstery Shop - Perfectionist Served in the US Marine Corps - 1973


In alignment with our Mission and Vision, we view the following objectives to be the main purpose of HRI.

To provide students a specialized in-depth post secondary education, focusing on the skills of the Hot Rod and Specialty Automotive Industry.

To provide students a safe and comfortable environment to study the practical and professional skills taught at Hot Rod Institute.

To provide students with the ability to create and update their professional résumé and portfolio, ensuring gainful employment opportunities by displaying their technical skills, abilities, and

personal interests. To provide employers of the Hot Rod and Specialty Automotive Industry with educated, experi-

enced, and qualified entry-level employees.

Hot Rod Institute is committed to becoming regarded and respected as the Leader in Specialty Automotive Education. We recognize that in order to realize our Vision we must continue to improve as an institute; exceeding our stakeholders’ expecta-tions while providing top-notch education based on the needs of employers in the Hot Rod and Specialty Automotive Industry.

Hot Rod Institute is dedicated to providing a quality, specialized education to students with the passion and determination to achieve success in the Hot Rod and

Specialty Automotive Industry. Although deeply rooted in the history of hot rodding, our curriculum focuses on current Best Practices in the Specialty Automotive Industry through extensive hands-on experience. Hot Rod Institute’s Diploma Program and Certificates of Completion provide our students with the possibility of direct entry into the industry they are being prepared for.


Hot Rod Institute believes that the basis of our core values lies in our responsibility to our stakeholders. We recognize our main stakeholders to include our students, the employers of the Specialty Automotive Industry they are preparing for, and the general community they will thrive in.

We believe in our Mission and Vision as they direct our decisions, standards, and policies at the Institute.

We believe in providing the premier education for Hot Rod and Specialty Automotive Industry,

We believe our students’ successes directly reflect the success of our institute. We believe in setting SMART goals for students, faculty, and the institute as a whole. We believe that respect is the foundation of our ethical standards, and it is imperative to embrace the diversity of the institute and the community. We believe in responsibility, integrity, and accountability of ALL PERSONS at the institute - students, staff and faculty. We believe that the Hot Rod and Specialty Automotive Industry is one of passion and individuality; challenging while fun and rewarding. We believe in a curriculum focused on hands-on experience, continually updated in the best practices of today’s top hot rod and specialty automotive shops. We believe in teamwork, preceded solely by safety. We believe in the importance of small class sizes and the quality education they provide.




The Hot Rodding passion has been a part of American culture for over 75 years. Throughout the different stages of the pastime, one thing has been remained con-stant...the skills necessary to build a personal pride and joy. For years this dexterity was passed along from father to son, mentor to mentee, sensei to deshi, old shop duffer to snot nosed shop punk. This coveted information always seemed difficult to obtain as a person usually needed to find a job in a shop to get it. Here in lies the problem; shops usually require new hires to have a certain amount of experience. So where does one find experience if one has to have experience in order to find a job to get said experi-ence. Answer? As in all areas of life, school. Go to school to get the skills needed to enter your dream career. Hot Rod Institute is dedicated to preserving both the history and the future of the Hot Rodding Tradition. This fact is visible in our top notch cur-riculum modeled after the industries top shops and our innovative Rod Shop internship program. Hot Rod Institute is here to supply the education necessary for students to fill the needs of the Hot Rod and Specialty Automotive Industries. The major advantages of Hot Rod Institute include the small class sizes, hands-on curriculum, and the personalized training the students receive. Hot Rod Institute has the most complete training program available. Within the six different classes, we cover the aspects of building a complete project in a hands-on environment. The personalized training is only possible with small class sizes, 15 students or less, with the instructors delivering the curricu-lum largely with live demonstrations in the shop.



Our education model is heavily rooted in hands-on, project based learning, balanced with ample lecture explanation. The skills being

taught in the lab areas (shop) are very skills the students will be required to perform after graduation. The one-on-one instruction provided in the shop, due to the small classes, offers students the attention necessary to fully comprehend and perform the tasks of the curriculum.

Job Placement Services We provide job placement services in a few different ways. Firstly we cannot guaran-tee job placement because so much of a successful job search depends on the graduating student. We do guarantee to help students through the entire process. There is a lot of footwork to be done by students, but there is a proven formula to obtaining a dream job

with lots of hard work. A successful job search is starts with the students work in the shop. Students are required to keep a log of work performed while in the shop, and it is very important to further document their skills with pictures. A picture portfolio is an integral part of a student’s Employment Packet. Another

important part of the Employment Packet is a personal resume. Each student will attend a Resume Writing lecture during

their education at HRI, and will also be provided a generic resume that may use to create their own.

After inserting a student’s info into the resume, it may be emailed to the Director of Education

for help with any revisions or reformatting that may be necessary. During the resume

writing lecture students will also discuss the aspects of a creative cover letter. The Cover Letter will be the final addition to the Employment Packet. Once a stu-dent’s Employment Packet is ready for distribution, the student and Director of Education will look for shops or areas of

country the student would like to live in. It is never too early to start planning

your future.



Application Process After a student’s general inquiry of enrollment, the student may request the HRI Enrollment Packet. The packet will include the HRI Policy Catalog, HRI Enrollment Agreement (application), Student Loan Info and HRI Housing Packet. The student will be required to submit a completed HRI Enrollment Agreement form, and application fee of $100.00. To complete the enrollment process the student will conduct an entrance interview with the Director of Admissions. The interview, either phone or in-person, will determine the student’s capacity and intent for the edu-cation provided at Hot Rod Institute. The interview will also provide the student with greater understanding of the practices, equipment, and facilities at Hot Rod Institute. Student Housing We do not have on campus housing but we can assist with the housing and roommate. There are many apartments in the area, most within 5 to 15 minutes of the campus. The housing packet, included in the enrollment info, will contain a rental guide, listing of all the apartments in the area, and a housing questionnaire. Roommates can really cut down on the cost of living and may also grow into lifelong friendships. Students interested in finding a roommate may fill out the housing questionnaire, and we will use the answers given to offer possible roommates to all par-ticipants. Student Projects HRI performs as a high end hot rod shop and gives a student the chance to learn to build a custom car or motorcycle from start to complete finish. Most of the work completed during class time is performed on students’ projects, either on their own or on fellow students, and the type of work varies tremendously. Building a car requires team work due to the immense amount of work performed.

Students will be able to bring a project to work on while attending Hot Rod Institute depending on a few factors. The project will need the approval of the School President – Doug LaRue. Space and parts availability will also be factors. HRI obviously can’t guarantee a student can get a project completely finished, because it depends on the project, the skill level and persistence of the student, and the financial resources available for the project. A project might not be in a student’s best financial interest. Money is still a driving factor when building a custom car or motorcycle as the vehicle owner must pay for all the materials that go into the project.



Financial Aid Currently we offer financial aid through Sallie Mae Financial. Sallie Mae is the same financial company many schools around the country use for training loans. Students will be required to apply for the loan on line. Contact the Director of Admissions with any further questions. Gov-ernmental Student Financial Aid will be provided once we complete our Accreditation process. Accreditation Hot Rod Institute has been working very hard to obtain, as most new schools do, National Accreditation. The accreditation process is one of ensuring that the school engages in a continual improvement. Hot Rod Institute is pursing accreditation from the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), one of the leaders in both size and scope of the school accreditation process in accordance with standards of the US Department of Education. Once this accreditation process is completed, HRI students will be able to use Title IV Funding including FASFA and Pell Grant towards their education.

So far HRI has completed the 2 year ―in business‖ prerequisite necessary to apply for accreditation through North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI). After the application was submitted, HRI hosted the first accreditation visit. This visit was held in May of 2010 and went very well. It is a two or three day visit where the Accreditation team examines all of HRI’s Data and Evidence dealing with the school, its policies, and its students. The visiting team was completely behind the school and was very excited to serve on a visit for a school with such a unique theme.

Hot Rod Institute is currently waiting to host the final accreditation visit, which will be hosted in June of 2011. There is a required one year waiting period between the first and final accreditation visits. Upon successfully completing the final accreditation visit, the NCA Team will make a recommendation to the NCA CASI Board during their bi-annual board meeting in September of 2011 to grant Hot Rod Institute with Full Accreditation.

There have been many students waiting for the changes in the availability of student financial aid and funding to enroll. The Summer and Fall Starts are filling up quickly contact the Director of Admissions for your HRI Enrollment Packet.

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The Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) will soon be joining the Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30), the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 35) along with other VA Benefits that have been approved for education at Hot Rod Institute. The amount of benefits a student receives using VA Benefits will differ depending on which of GI Bills is used and the approved percentage of benefits. The President has recently signed The Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Improvements Act of 2010. Among the improvements to the Chapter 33 GI Bill lies this incredibly helpful change - starting in October of 2011 non-college degree programs, on-the-job training, and flight training programs are now covered. This means students will now be able to use the Post 9/11 GI Bill towards education at Hot Rod Institute. The VA states... ―Non-college degree (NCD) programs: Pays actual net cost for in-State tuition and fees at public NCD institutions. At private and foreign institutions, pays the actual net costs for in-state tuition and fees or $17,500, whichever is less. Also pays up to $83 per month for books and supplies.‖ Students who have been approved for 100% of the Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30) would receive around $1,111 a month for tuition and housing. This would be around half of the tuition needed to attend HRI. The remaining tuition could be paid for with a Smart Option Student Loan from Sallie Mae or Title IV Funding (after accreditation). Students will need to email or fax HRI a copy of their Certification of Eligibility from the VA. Check out www.gibill.va.gov or contact Director of Admissions Kyle Harder for more information.

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Program Description: HRI’s Hot Rod Diploma Programs consists of at least four Hot Rod Institute’s classes taken consecutively for at least 12 months. A student would then receive a 5% tuition discount and a Diploma documenting their completion of the program. The classes taken would usually consist of HRC and HRB and then at least two other classes including HRP, HRR, HRU or HRM. This program would give the student an excellent education for the custom automotive or custom motorcycle industry. A Special Achievement Diploma would be given to any students completing all six classes. HRSADP - Hot Rod Special Achievement Diploma Program (Enrolled in All 6 classes offered) HRDP5 - Hot Rod Diploma Program 5 Class (Enrollment in 5 of the 6 classes offered) HRDP4 - Hot Rod Diploma Program 4 Class (Enrollment in 4 of the 6 classes offered)

Individual Class Description (3 months / 400 hours):

Hot Rod Chassis — HRC • Chassis fabrication skills used in today’s hot rod shops • Learn all equipment used to build awesome custom vehicles • Bending & rolling • Plasma torch cutting • Frame jigs • All welding (this is the only class that teaches welding) • MIG (structural steel) • TIG (structural steel) (sheet metal aluminum) • OXY Cutting • Chassis fabrication • Chassis Modification • Build a hot rod frame from scratch or bare frame rails • Front & rear suspensions • Engine/Transmission mounting


Individual Class Description (3 months / 400 hours): Hot Rod Body — HRB Advanced sheet metal fabrication, (hot rods & custom bikes) Learn to use sheet metal fabrication tools and equipment English Wheel Power hammer Planishing hammer Breaks and rollers Shrinker & Stretchers Shears Floors Chopped tops Custom Motorcycle tanks Hoods Quarter panels Doors Wheel openings Interior sheet metal (dash, center console) OXY Welding (weld sheet metal steel) Hot Rod Refinishing — HRR Fillers and Finish body work Primers Top Coat paints & clear coats Custom paint Final assembly Fit and Finish Glass Installation

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Hot Rod Motorcycle — HRM Learn to build a complete custom motorcycle or kit bike Modify frame if students takes HRC first All mechanical: from assembly - start-up Machining: Lathe and Mill work Engine, Trans, and Primary Wiring, Brakes & Tune-up Hot Rod Performance — HRP Performance engine component matching Performance engine theory Hot Rod Transmission set-up Electronic fuel injection set-up Complete wiring harness/automotive electrical A/C installation Rear Differential set-up Disc and Drum Brake set-up Hot Rod Upholstery — HRU Complete Hot Rod Interiors Sewing Machine Operation Basic & Advanced Seams Seats Carpets Trim Panels Headliners & Visors Headrest & Armrest Custom Interior design

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The costs of tuition at HRI are based on small class sizes, and we want to keep it that way. If we would charge any less for tuition we would have to increase our class sizes, and then we would lose the elite school feel. We are not in business to make a big corporation and bunch of money; we are here to provide a quality education at a reasonable cost to the students.

An education at Hot Rod Institute’s can be customized to best fit a student’s educational needs. Students at HRI come from many different previous experience backgrounds, from previous home builders to interested but novice enthusiasts. Students who have completed similar classes at previous schools or have no interest in certain classes will not be required to enroll in all of the classes. Everyone will be allowed to take as many or as few classes as best fits their needs and budget.

Because we feel it is important to be a well rounded fabricator we offer a discount for any student enrolling in a Diploma Program. The Diploma programs consist of at least four of the six HRI classes taken consecutively.

―I loved cars. I couldn’t wait to get to work in the morning. Only in America can you decide to get a good education and pursue what you like.‖ -Lee Iacocca



The costs of tuition at HRI are based on small class sizes, and we want to keep it that way. If we would charge any less for tuition we would have to increase our class sizes, and then we would lose the elite school feel. We are not in business to make a big corporation and bunch of money; we are here to provide a quality education at a reasonable cost to the students.

An education at Hot Rod Institute’s can be customized to best fit a student’s educational needs. Students at HRI come from many different previous experience backgrounds, from previous home builders to interested but novice enthusiasts. Students who have completed similar classes at previous schools or have no interest in certain classes will not be required to enroll in all of the classes. Everyone will be allowed to take as many or as few classes as best fits their needs and budget.

Because we feel it is important to be a well rounded fabricator we offer a discount for any student enrolling in a Diploma Program. The Diploma programs consist of at least four of the six HRI classes taken consecutively.

Hot Rod Special Achievement Diploma Program (HRSADP) 2400 contact hours, 18 months $6000.00 per class or $36,000.00 Hot Rod Diploma Program Five Class (HRDP5) 2000 contact hours, 15 months $6000.00 per class or $30,000.00 Hot Rod Diploma Program Four Class (HRDP4) 1600 contact hours, 12 months $6000.00 per class or $24,000.00 Certificates of Completion - Individual Classes 400 Contact Hours, 3 Months Hot Rod Chassis Fabrication (HRC) - $6300.00 Hot Rod Body Fabrication (HRB) - $6300.00 Hot Rod Refinishing (HRR) - $6300.00 Hot Rod Motorcycle (HRM) - $6300.00 Hot Rod Performance (HRP) - $6300.00 Hot Rod Upholstery (HRU) - $6300.00 Fees: HRI Application Fee - $100.00

HRI Quarterly Tool Fee - $25.00 Prices are subject to a 5% increase in the 2012 school year.

―I loved cars. I couldn’t wait to get to work in the morning. Only in America can you decide to get a good education and pursue what you like.‖ -Lee Iacocca


Throughout a student’s decision making process of picking the correct post-secondary school, many have asked us ―What is the difference between Hot Rod In-stitute and the other general automotive training facilities?‖ We feel there is a strong need for the other general automotive programs; millions of people rely on automotive technicians to keep their mode of transportation on the road. We ap-preciate what they do, but we are here to serve a different industry. The Specialty Automotive Industry is a huge force, generating over $36.7 billion dollars in revenue every year. The true American pastime has grown to be big business with numerous TV shows and an entire channel dedicated to the pursuit of speed. Shops specializing in all kinds of automotive design, fabrication, mechanics, refinishing, performance, and racing to name a few, hire and employ thousands of people to perform these jobs across the country. Other general automotive education programs primarily teach collision autobody and refinishing or automotive/diesel/motorcycle mechanics. After completing a ―core‖ program students are allowed to enroll in an add-on class covering street rod fabrication. Although these programs are needed to fill the many positions in the automotive repair industry, they do not efficiently meet the needs of the students looking to find a job in the Hot Rod industry. Though the skills taught at the ―other‖ schools may be distantly related to the skills taught at Hot Rod Institute, the techniques, procedures, and precision needed to succeed in the Specialty Automotive Market are not sufficiently provided at general automotive education institutions. At Hot Rod Institute the entire custom car and motorcycle building process is divided between six classes in order to fully expose students to the countless aspects necessary to complete a project of this nature. The depth of HRI’s curriculum is one of the driving forces behind the huge numbers of contact requests from interested students.


Large class sizes and the unfortunate curriculum redundancy of the other pro-grams do not create a proficient educational environment for students. The large corporate schools require large class sizes to keep the ―machine‖ running, which can lead a student to feel like a number not a name. Curriculum redundancy occurs when a student who has completed in a Collision/Refinishing ―core‖ program and then enrolls in the street rod class followed by chassis class will have taken a similar welding class three times. Unfortunately it needs to be that way to assure everyone taking different educational paths is on the same page. We feel we have split the process of building complete vehicles in the most efficient and logical way possible. It is important to explore all possibilities when choosing a post-secondary school, all while keeping the final goal in mind. If a student’s plan is to find a job in a dealer-ship or repair facility, Hot Rod Institute may not be the correct school for them. A student with the determination to acquire a job at one of the Top Shops throughout the country, or eventually start their own rodding business, will find Hot Rod Insti-tute to be instrumental in obtaining their goals.

Attribute Hot Rod Institute WyoTech UTI Intense, Specialized Education in

the Specialty Automotive Industry Yes No No

Training Focusing on the Repair Industries No Yes Yes

Small Class Sizes (15 Students or Less) Yes No No

One-on-One Training With Instructor Yes Minimal Minimal

Majority of Training Time held in Hands-On Labs Yes Minimal Minimal

Accredited Almost (Expected September 2011)

Yes Yes



Between the months of October 2011 and January 2012 there will be some major improvements to students’ possibility to receive funding. Upon receiving NCA Accreditation students will have the availability of Title IV funding (FASFA and Pell Grant) offered to student throughout the country. The Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Improvements Act of 2010 was recently signed into law. The improvements listed in the new law state that students will be able to use their Post 9/11 GI Bill towards education at Non-College Degree (NCD) programs. Hot Rod Institute is currently accepting applications, and with the pending future funding improvements start dates are filling up quickly. Let us know if you’re interested in enrolling at Hot Rod Institute and reserve your seat today. Thank You for your interest in Hot Rod Institute, the Premier Hot Rod and Custom Motorcycle School.

Sincerely,

Kyle Harder Director of Admissions and Education [email protected] Cell Phone (605) 593-7115

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Watch some of the Stacey David's Gearz episode of the Rat Roaster and Hot Rod Institute.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP_7y_ai8BM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOekoSwAin8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h55z3sg7mI

Be sure to check out www.hubgarage.com, where car people meet including students and faculty of Hot Rod Institute. Another great place for hot rodding research is the HAMB message board. It is filled with terrific tech articles and build posts including a couple posted by students from HRI.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP_7y_ai8BM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOekoSwAin8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h55z3sg7mI

http://www.hubgarage.com

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/

Spring Session (2011) March 29 .................................................................................... Class Start April 1 – 7 ....................................................................................Drop/Add April 22 – 25 ...................................................... Easter Holiday – No School May 27 – 30 .............................................................. Memorial Day Holiday June 16 ........................................................... Major Clean Up / Final Exams June 17 ...................................................................................... Graduation June 18 - 26 ....................................................... Summer Break – No School

Summer Session (2011) June 27 ...................................................................................... Class Start June 28 – July 7...........................................................................Drop/Add July 4 – 5 ........................................... Independence Day Holiday – No School Aug 10 – 12 ..................................................... Bike Rally Break – No School Sept 2 – 5 ...................................................... Labor Day Holiday – No School Sept 16 ............................................................................... Constitution Day Sept 19 ............................................................ Major Clean Up / Final Exams Sept 20 ...................................................................................... Graduation Sept 21 – 27................................................................ Fall Break – No School

Fall Session (2011) Sept 28 ....................................................................................... Class Start Oct 1 – 7 .......................................................................................Drop/Add Nov 23 – 25 ....................................... Thanksgiving Day Holiday – No School Dec 15 ............................................................. Major Clean Up / Final Exams Dec 16 ........................................................................................ Graduation Dec 17 – Jan 1 ........................................................ Winter Break – No School

Winter Session (2012) Jan 2 .......................................................................................... Class Start Jan 3 – 9 ......................................................................................Drop/Add March 15 ......................................................... Major Clean Up / Final Exams March 16 .................................................................................... Graduation March 17 – 26 .......................................................................... Spring Break

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