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My son is a Gold Level ZPT, Training finally complete |
Type 47 |
Jan 21 2014, 10:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 783 Joined: 1-June 10 From: St. Louis, MO Member No.: 11,790 Region Association: None |
After several years of attaining a bronze, silver, and now gold level Certified Porsche Technician (ZPT) from the Porsche Academy, Casey has achieved his goal.
The journey began a long time ago, pictured below on his 1st day of school. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i139.photobucket.com-11790-1390366151.1.jpg) |
JStroud |
Jan 21 2014, 11:27 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,463 Joined: 15-January 11 From: Galt, California Member No.: 12,594 Region Association: Northern California |
Wow I had no idea they started them that young. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
Seriously though, that's quite an accomplishment, you must be, and should be, very proud, congratulations. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Jeff |
mrbubblehead |
Jan 22 2014, 01:28 AM
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Twodollardoug Group: Members Posts: 1,155 Joined: 17-December 10 From: calimesa ca. Member No.: 12,492 Region Association: Southern California |
thats awesome. where did he start? shoot, maybe i will do it. seriously....
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ruby914 |
Jan 22 2014, 02:40 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 26-April 09 From: Hawthorne, Ca Member No.: 10,305 Region Association: None |
That's great, congratulations, and how old is he now?
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rick 918-S |
Jan 22 2014, 07:27 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,492 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Quite an achievement! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Woody |
Jan 22 2014, 07:42 AM
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Sandbox Rabblerouser and head toilet scrubber Group: Members Posts: 3,858 Joined: 28-December 10 From: San Antonio Texas Member No.: 12,530 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Congratulations. That is quite an acheivement. Whats his name? I may have had some classes with him. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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ThePaintedMan |
Jan 22 2014, 09:02 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States |
Very cool! Congrats. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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CptTripps |
Jan 22 2014, 09:29 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
That's gotta make you proud. Well done!
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Type 47 |
Jan 22 2014, 12:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 783 Joined: 1-June 10 From: St. Louis, MO Member No.: 11,790 Region Association: None |
Wow I had no idea they started them that young. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Seriously though, that's quite an accomplishment, you must be, and should be, very proud, congratulations. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Jeff Yes, indeed quite proud. thats awesome. where did he start? shoot, maybe i will do it. seriously.... We live in St. Louis but he went to Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in Phoenix. Phoenix is the only UTI that has a relationship with Porsche. if you are #1 in your class and have perfect attendance then you get an interview with Porsche to see if they will accept you into the Porsche Academy. Casey met both of those requirements (also passed all 8 of the ASE certifications and the 3 bonus ones (one is required to graduate)), however, when he graduated he came back to STL and hit up both the Porsche dealerships for jobs...he got a temporary service writers job at the smaller dealership while he worked on the larger one. Long story short, the large dealership hired him after his 6 month SW stint. got hired as a Cadillac tech, then moved to the Audi side, got factory certified on Audi's, then moved to the Porsche side. The dealership sent him to the Academy on their dime. That's great, congratulations, and how old is he now? Casey turned 32 in September. Congratulations. That is quite an acheivement. Whats his name? I may have had some classes with him. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Casey E. That's gotta make you proud. Well done! Indeed. You never know how you are influencing your kids. When I got my 1st 914 I couldn't afford to take it to the dealership for service, so I bought a book and learned to work on it myself. I guess all of those times I wrenched on my 914's might have created some interest. |
green914 |
Jan 22 2014, 12:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,467 Joined: 29-March 11 From: Sacramento, California Member No.: 12,874 Region Association: Northern California |
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2mAn |
Jan 22 2014, 05:00 PM
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trying to see how long I can go without a 914 Group: Members Posts: 487 Joined: 14-November 13 From: Westchester (Los Angeles) Member No.: 16,644 Region Association: Southern California |
Thats so awesome. My Dad is a DIY guy (to a degree) and thats got to be how the bug got implanted in me. I never went to UTI route, just learned on my own. I still make a ton of mistakes, but I do most of the work on my own and its very rewarding.
Congrats to Casey! He is the same age as me! |
Type 47 |
Jan 23 2014, 07:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 783 Joined: 1-June 10 From: St. Louis, MO Member No.: 11,790 Region Association: None |
on the down side...while Casey understands completely how to calibrate the lane assist on a new Cayman, he's not as up to speed on installing trailing arms or other old school stuff I need help on putting my 75' resto back together.
I'm sure, though, he will be a great asset during the process. |
snakemain |
Jan 23 2014, 07:49 PM
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Ronin Member Group: Members Posts: 577 Joined: 14-January 10 From: Aviano, Italy Member No.: 11,232 Region Association: None |
Congrats to him!
We need to meet up sometime. |
Garland |
Jan 23 2014, 07:54 PM
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Restoration Fanatic Group: Members Posts: 1,329 Joined: 8-January 04 From: ......Michigan...... Member No.: 1,535 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Congratulations!
As a dealership service manager I personal know the time and workload it takes to achieve that goal. He is a valuable employee I'm sure to his employer, and very marketable. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Type 47 |
Jan 24 2014, 12:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 783 Joined: 1-June 10 From: St. Louis, MO Member No.: 11,790 Region Association: None |
Congratulations! As a dealership service manager I personal know the time and workload it takes to achieve that goal. He is a valuable employee I'm sure to his employer, and very marketable. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Yes, the dealership's current gold ZPT is a grey beard like me...he's close to retiring. |
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