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Bikes Not Bombs Mechanics Job Training Course
Written by Boston Biker on Dec 04| January 19, 2009 11:00 am | to | March 21, 2009 11:00 am |
MECHANICS JOB TRAINING COURSE
January 19th – March 21st
Interested in the bicycle industry but don’t know where to develop your skills? Bikes Not Bombs is offering an 80 hour bike mechanics apprenticeship course designed to graduate participants into jobs at local area bike shops upon completion. BNB offers 9 class placements, for teens (15 and up) and adults that are serious about becoming professional bike mechanics, but don’t have formal training. In past years graduates have taken jobs at Bikes Not Bombs, Broadway Bicycle School, Ferris Wheels, Community Bike Shop, Cambridge Bike and other bike related businesses. The cost varies based on need, and fee waivers are available.
The course meets three days a week: Mondays 3:30-6:30, Wednesdays 3:30-6:30, and Saturdays 2:00-5:00
See full info and download an application here (scroll down)
Applications must be received by January 9th to be considered.
Contact Matt Picard at [email protected] or 617-522-0222
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