But looks can be deceiving. Most of those gas-guzzling, tail-finned land yachts and muscle cars of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s were literal death traps compared to today's vehicles, as evidenced by the dramatic drop in highway fatalities over the past half century (as a function of miles driven). In other words, today's cars are not only far more efficient, you're far less likely to die driving one.

Here are some of the safety innovations that have made today's cars and trucks far safer to drive than those of Detroit's "Golden Years":

* Seat Belts. When introduced during the early 1960s, seat belts were considered by many to be irritating, restricting and even potentially dangerous. ("What if I'm trapped inside a burning car?") But they worked. The subsequent addition of the shoulder harness has made the seatbelt even more effective in saving lives and preventing injuries. Today, only idiots who enjoy crashing headfirst through windshield glass refuse to use them. .

* Anti-lock Brakes. They used to be an expensive option. Now ABS brakes are standard on most cars, and they work wonders preventing out-of-control skids.

* Puncture-Resistant Tires. In the mid-20th century, tire blow-outs were common, especially at high speeds. Today's tires are far less likely to deflate – or explode – providing drivers with a much higher degree of control.

* Airbags. Having a giant balloon explode into your face may be a bit uncomfortable, but that's nothing compared to being hurled head-first into a steering wheel at 50 mph. Now, many cars are equipped with passenger-side, side-window and even head-level airbags, which have saved Heaven knows how many lives and avoided an even larger number of reconstructive surgeries.

* Crushable Steering Columns. Ever get impaled on a steering column? Time was, this was not an uncommon occurrence. And it was not pleasant. Fortunately, thanks to the wonders of modern engineering, steering column-ectomies are now a thing of the past.

* Crumple Zones. If today's vehicles appear to crumple easier than yesterday's, there's a reason. A body and engine compartment that's designed to implode upon impact can more successfully absorb kinetic energy than say, your skeleton. Better the car should take the brunt of the impact than your spine.

* Ergonomically designed interiors. Today's cockpits are scientifically designed to place instruments and controls in positions that are easy to see and access. By contrast, style was often the priority in mid-century auto design, resulting in cars that looked great but whose operation could not only distract drivers, but which contained aesthetic features that, in an accident, could actually prove deadly. (Would you believe that Cadillac once featured a steering wheel with a pyramid-like spike in its center? Ouch.)

Enjoy a Career in Automotive Technology

Today's cars and trucks are wonders of modern engineering. If you enjoy working under the hood, consider automotive technology training from WyoTech, one of America’s leading institutions preparing students for work in the automotive, motorcycle, collision/refinishing and marine industries. For information on training programs, as well as financial aid opportunities for those who qualify, contact WyoTech today!

If you love working on cars, wrenching, bending pipes, fixing bikes, or getting your knuckles greasy and busted up from time to time, you may be more fortunate than most people looking to find their own career-calling in life.

Most of our students will tell you they've always loved what they find themselves doing in a WyoTech classroom, whether it's studying motorsports chassis fabrication, trim and upholstery, plumbing, motorcycle repair, applied service management, or one of the many career training programs we provide.

It's also safe to say that our programs can usually provide the creative outlet and learning environments that can help fuse passion with opportunity. At WyoTech, no matter what program you choose to study, you’ll have plenty of shop time to hone your skills with people who have the same drive and goals.*

Here's The Upside of WyoTech Training:

Shop Time

You'll spend some quality time on the shop floor learning and working with the tools and equipment found in many of today’s auto shops and businesses. What you learn can be applied in real-time when you launch your career.

Instructors Who Know Their Game

WyoTech hires instructors who can bring real-world experience to the shop floor each and every day. They know their stuff, and you can bet they take a lot of pride in knowing your training will qualify you to compete with some of the best.

Professional Standards of the Industry

What you learn at WyoTech is what will be expected from most any employer you work for during your career. The pace at WyoTech is fast and intense; but we know you wouldn’t have it any other way. And neither would we!

Why not contact us today and get the training that can help take your game from amateur--- to PRO.

*Programs vary by campus.

WyoTech offers training in the plumbing technology, RHVAC (Residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) and Electrician career fields.

These are in-demand career fields that require a strong level of commitment from start to finish. Sure, the economy might be rebounding amidst a feeling of uncertainty for most people, but this could be the perfect time to examine your future career possibilities up close and personal at WyoTech.

At WyoTech, we can provide the hands-on learning environment that allows you to learn both quick and fast. However, we think the other part of the equation is staffing our career training programs with instructors who are experts in their field. And you can bet that the knowledge they impart comes from real-time experience.

Plumbing  Program

The Plumbing  program can prepare you to work in all phases of the plumbing field, depending on your experience and personal expertise.

Residential (HVAC) Program

We'll make sure you training exposes you to all areas of the industry, and upon successful graduation from the course you'll be awarded a diploma that tells the world you're ready to launch a career.

Electrician Program

You can get the knowledge and training to repair and maintain all types of electrical systems. And when it comes time to launch a career, you'll have the confidence and skills to hit the ground running.

WyoTech has career training in the trades that could very well demand some serious attention in the coming years.

Contact us today to find out what we can do to give your education aspirations a new makeover.

Just think about the equipment and vehicles that use diesel to power-up each day. Oil rigs, power plants, hydraulic systems, locomotives, construction vehicles and mining equipment are just a few of the systems that depend on diesel power.

Diesel programs at WyoTech include training in:

• Engine Management Systems and Accessories
• Fluid, Power and Electrical Systems
• Engines
• Power Trains

Does working on engine theory and design, engine performance, cooling systems, lubrication systems, charging systems, heavy-duty torque converters and transport sound appealing?

We make sure our students get the best training possible by providing the professional instructors, classroom  and shop time, and the follow up support that can often make the difference between program success or failure. Upon graduation from the Diesel Technology Program, you can opt to seek entry-level employment in the following areas:

• Heavy equipment maintenance
• Locomotive maintenance
• Over-the-road truck maintenance
• Fleet maintenance
• Dealership service
• Aftermarket parts development/specialist

The diesel industry is solid, and as long as there’s diesel technology to be maintained, there will be a need for qualified technicians to get the job done.

Don't hesitate to check out what WyoTech has to offer by way of diesel technology career training programs.

Rather than pay the monthly payments on a new car, many consumers are opting for quality used cars.

Be on the lookout for some monster incentives! Car manufacturers are priming the big guns and fighting back with incentives that include low payment plans, creative rebates and another viable means of attracting new buyers: the Internet.

And as a consumer, you can also use Internet tools to research your next car purchase, such as the great car buying guide over at Car and Driver.

In addition, here's a few questions you can ask yourself that might just give you a slightly different take on reality.

Why am I really buying the Car?

Is an additional vehicle for you, a relative, or perhaps a son or daughter? Besides the obvious reasons such as needing transportation, there might be a need to haul children around to school and other activities. Or, you could be feeling the need to upgrade your image, which is quite acceptable if your wallet or pocketbook can afford it.

How much can I Afford?

While it's a fact that used cars can end up costing significantly less than newer ones, there may be some risks involved that can eat up your savings down the line. The warranty on a new car is unsoiled. New cars can allow you to go the uncertified route, but the best warranty is still with a new car. You'll just have to sit down with a strong cup of coffee and decide if another vehicle, new or used, can fit within your budget.

Does the Vehicle have Recycling Power?

Like anything, the car you buy will have finite life span. Automotive manufactures take this fact into consideration, and many models are designed so they can be nearly 100 percent recycled. Metal can be stripped, plastics chopped and reused, and the steel can be melted down and re-forged again. Knowing that you can squeeze a few bucks out of a dying car's last breadth might just be the deciding factor in owning a new or used vehicle.

On the other hand, you might just be one of the lucky ones who lives, breathes, and eats while under the hood of a car. If this sounds like you, we're happy to inform you there's a place in this world where people like you can go to receive some serious attention!

It's called WyoTech. At WyoTech we can provide you with everything you need to jump start the career of your dreams in the exciting automotive industry.

Contact us today and inquire about our career tech school training programs.

We're WyoTech, and we can help you turn pro.

Motorsports Chassis Fabrication is the career technology course where you get introduced to the metal working techniques that apply to the specialty work that's done on automotive chassis. Just imagine: you'll study metal types, configurations, pattern and outline development, mechanical drawing, pro-street frame set, and a lot more with the best of them.

The course objectives begin the moment our students set foot in class, which includes training in:

• Laying out material for cutting
• Developing and using specialty patterns
• Reading automotive related drawings and drawing basic specialty automotive
• Grinder and sander operation

We know that getting your education and getting on with your life is extremely important to you. This is why our motorsports chassis fabrication classes are designed to give you the most exposure in the least amount of time. Most of our programs can be completed in less than a year and a half.*

We think one of the greatest benefits of attending WyoTech is that you'll learn from industry-wise teachers who know the material they teach like the back of their hand. You get the personal attention you need and the advantage of working alongside others who understand and share your love for wrenching.

After successful graduation from the program with the Motorsports Chassis Fabrication concentration, you've earned the right to seek entry-level employment as a welder, metal fabricator, race team technician (as defined by openings and your skill level), specialty shop technician, and aftermarket parts research and development.

If you're interested in taking your skills, learning, and earning potential to the next level, contact us today and find out how we can help bridge the gap between a dream and living the reality by enrolling in our Motorsports and Chassis Fabrication technology program.

We're WyoTech, and we can help you turn pro.

*Course length may vary by program and school location.

This is the kind of work where you can get into the "flow" and lose track of time. This is one of those professions where you can work your passion into what you like doing for a living.

WyoTech's Street Rod and Custom Fabrication course can give you the skills and confidence to seriously customize vehicles and create some amazing works of art that can turn heads. We're talking sheet metal custom fabrication techniques that include the use of equipment such as the english wheel, power hammer, planishing hammer, bead roller and louver press.

Your training will also cover the techniques of applying specialized finishes that include pearls and candies. We don't stop there either! Additional fabrication techniques you'll learn include layout and graphics design.

Here's a solid foundation in learning you can count on:

• Custom and specialized sheet metal shaping and fabrication
• Application of lead (body solder)
• M.I.G., T.I.G. and acetylene welding
• Chop tops including Carson style tops
• Hidden pin hinges (Suicide Doors)
• And more

The career opportunities aren’t too shabby either. With the right set of skills, you can be qualified to seek entry-level employment as a welder, fabricator, custom painter or specialty shop technician. This means there’s a possibility you could be working at a job of choice in less than a year and a half.

Don't put off tomorrow's possibilities a moment longer! Contact WyoTech today to find out how we help fuel your dreams for a better future.

We’re WyoTech, and we can help you turn pro.

• Chrysler to replace owners manuals with DVDs. In a move likely to be hailed by car owners, environmentalists and Fiat’s bean-counters, Chrysler has announced that it will replace its bulky owners manuals with DVDs beginning next year. (A basic 60-page printed guide will still be standard.) Chrysler says its move will save an estimated 20,000 trees every year—not to mention millions of dollars in printing costs. The bankrupted American automaker was purchased by Italy’s Fiat Automobiles in June 2009.

• Fiat’s Cars Have Lowest C02 Emissions in Europe. Speaking of Fiat, the Italian automaker announced that, for the first half of 2009, its cars now have the lowest average carbon dioxide (C02) of any brand sold in Europe. Its average emissions figure of 129.1 g/km makes it the first major automaker to meet the EU’s fleet goal of 130 g/km, a benchmark set for 2015. Much of this accomplishment is the result of Fiat’s focus on cars powered by natural gas, which produce only 115.8 g/km in C02.

• “Clunker” Sells on eBay for $226,000. The auction of a 1963 Pontiac LeMans Tempest turned into a windfall for its owner. Although it lacked either both an engine and transmission, the rusty Tempest had an unusual suspension setup and racetrack dash plate that immediately raised eyebrows among classic car enthusiasts. Within days the car was identified as one of only six 1963 Pontiac LeMans Tempest Super Duty coupes ever made, this one apparently driven by Stan Antlocer in 1963. It was believed to be the fastest drag racer in the world before it “disappeared.” With only seven minutes remaining in the auction, the bid stood at $95,000—before jumping to $226,521 in the final seconds. The winner has been identified only as “ccsi2000.”

• It’s Back-to-the-Future for “Next Generation” Corvette. By early next decade, the Chevrolet Corvette may once again sport its iconic “split window” design popularized by the classic 1963 Corvette Stingray. GM’s Vice President of Global Design, Ed Welburn, has said he expects the split window to return, noting, “With the back-up cameras and blind-spot detection systems that we have these days, the visibility issue is much less of a problem.” Experts say the split window favors a traditional front-engine drive, not the mid-engine configuration some enthusiasts had been expecting.

Need to Fuel Your Passion for Cars?

If cars are your passion, consider automotive technology training from WyoTech, one of America’s leading institutions preparing students for work in the automotive, motorcycle, collision/refinishing and marine industries. For information on training programs, as well as financial aid opportunities for those who qualify, contact WyoTech today!

Military personnel transitioning back to civilian life have an entire array of talents to offer, such as leadership, discipline, and the ability to work and excel in a team oriented environment.

This year alone, there are nearly a half a million veterans who are expected to emerge on college campuses as part of the new GI Bill. "Unfortunately, there remains the challenge of granting college credit for military training and services by many colleges and universities across the nation."

For transitioning military personnel looking to pursue higher education, this unfortunate news means spending more on tuition and stretching financial aid or GI Bill scholarships; resulting in a delay of entry into the workforce.

In most cases, it's an academic decision made by schools not to award credit for learning acquired outside a traditional classroom. Many schools consider military preparation to be "experimental learning."

At WyoTech, we make it a point not to underestimate the quality of a military education and training, no matter what shape or form it comes in.

We encourage you to access your military training and skills and consider the value of career tech school training at WyoTech. We offer career tech school program training in many popular career fields such as automotive technology, collision refinishing, diesel technology, residential (HVAC) heating, ventilation and air conditioning, marine specialist, motorcycle technology, plumbing, and electrician program training.

Contact us today to find out if we’re a good fit for getting the tech school training that can help bridge the gap between your education goals and future career options.

Hiring departments make take longer to call and interviews may seem grueling. It's possible not to get a single call out a large number of resumes mailed.

This could however be the time to buckle down and reason what every hiring manager is essentially looking for in a job candidate.

Hiring managers look for two things: a candidate that matches the job description and someone who can bring a little extra to the table. However, it can often be a challenge putting your skills on paper. Good advice might be to take stock of your skills and make a list of things you're good at; whether they're job related or not.

You can then whittle down the list to make sure you're only offering the skills on your resume that are actually related to the position you're applying for. It might not even be a bad idea to create several versions of your resume in order to highlight different aspects of your experiences.

Perhaps the most important thing to consider is the need to actually have the experience, training and skills when you walk through the employer's front door. If you don't have them, and you're going through a period of down time, perhaps it's  time to consider retraining.

At WyoTech, we believe the right training can place you in a position to be competitive on day one if you're interested in  motorcycle technology, diesel technology, collision refinishing, automotive technology, marine specialist, residential HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, or electrician program training.

What you'll find, like the thousands who've taken training at WyoTech, is an environment committed to you getting the education you need to compete when it comes time to launch a career.

Why not contact us today to find our more about the career tech school training that just might be the difference between having a career - and looking for a career.

We're WyoTech, and we can help you turn pro.