here is my suggestion....... if you have time for schools, then maybe go check around local collision shops, explain wanting to learn the trade, and the willingness to work for free as a "custodial engineer" in hopes of picking up a few "free" lessons.
this will give you a hands on deal where you get to see first hand how/what tools/materials are used for different applications. it will also allow you to see first hand what kinds of "shortcuts" collision shops take that you would never wanna do on your own personal projects.
oh...and the best part, instead of paying to spend time in a school, you spend that same time learning in real world conditions.
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