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<p class="MsoNormal">So true. This link lists a couple of vocational bicycle mechanic programs. The problem such programs have is that everybody who pays for the course expects a completion certificate, regardless of the skill level they end up with. The link
does mention that big earnings should not be expected.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://forums.mtbr.com/tooltime/highest-regarded-bike-mechanic-school-north-america-827055.html">https://forums.mtbr.com/tooltime/highest-regarded-bike-mechanic-school-north-america-827055.html</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The recently exposed college admissions cheating scandal is possible because once admitted, the overrated students will get good enough grades to graduate.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">[Stephen]There is no such thing as an Associate Degree in Bicycle Mechanics.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The program in the link provided is not intended to train bicycle mechanics. It uses the bicycle as a case study in modern manufacturing, encompassing welding and fabrication of a variety of materials (advanced high-alloy steels, aluminum,
titanium) plus composite (aka "carbon fiber") techniques, plastic injection molding, CAD design work, etc etc. I find it a very clever way of engaging the students. <o:p></o:p></p>
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