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Dan Mackie, Co-Founder/Owner - Dan has owned and operated Happy Cars Inc. (Car, Truck, and RV Sales) in Largo, Florida. Dan is a licensed RV dealer for RV sales and services giving access to RVs at all times. He has been in the auto and RV industry for 33 years. He was also a dealer for ultra-light aircraft for a short time. Previously, he owned and operated an aluminum siding installation company and worked a couple jobs related to the Steel Industry in the Chicago area. He is also a Master Certified RVTC tech and a certified RVDA/RVIA tech. Gail Mackie, President/Administrator/Vice President/Secretary/Treasurer - Gail has worked at operating Happy Cars Inc. in Largo, Florida with her husband Dan for the last 17 years. She is experienced in accounts receivables, title work, business accounting, customer relations, and employee supervision. She is a notary public. Previously, Gail owned and operated her own property and casualty insurance agency as a licensed agent. She is also a Master Certified RVTC and Master Certified RVDA/RVIA tech. Sam Alsop, Director/Co-Founder/Head Instructor - Sam co-founded RV Training Center has been in the RV industry for over 17 years. Previously, Sam had his own Florida business, Generators Plus. Prior to starting his own business, Sam worked as an RV Technician at Bill s RV Sales & Service in St. Petersburg, FL. He was an instructor for the Diesel Institute of America in Tampa, FL, a consultant for the Department of Education Aquaculture Program in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Diesel Department Head and Instructor at Howell Cheney Regional Vocational Technician School in Manchester, Connecticut. Sam also had over 25 years experience in the marine mechanical field (M.E.P.) while in Connecticut. Sam is an RVTC and RVDA/RVIA Master Certified Technician and Instructor. Also, Aqua Hot certified and Universal EPA certified in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. My goal as director is to provide the best RV technician training in the RV industry. In my previous employment as a RV instructor, my students' biggest complaints were that they knew how to repair and service training aids but didn't know where it went in an RV. So when I started RV Training Center, I brought in RVs for students to do "hands-on" training. This is what sets us apart. Using onsite RVs gives students actual experience by allowing them to work on new and old RVs to diagnose, take out if necessary, service and repair the problem. We also have shop projects and a tractor trailer load of training aids. We show them broken parts as well as new ones to enable them to know what to look for when doing repairs after graduation. When we get service calls the class is taken out to observe repairs. The RV industry is growing and desperately needs qualified, certified RV technicians and we strive to meet that need as well as make training interesting and enjoyable. With the struggling economy, some RVers are keeping their RVs, buying used ones, as well as new RVs, creating an increasing amount of work for the RV service industry. The RV industry as a whole is making a big comeback. Doug Thompson - Instructor - RVTC Master Certified RV Technician and RVDA/RVIA Master Certified RV Technician , Bio coming soon. Joyce Alsop - Administrative Assiatand and Computer Support - Joyce has over 30 years of office administration experience with various companies in Florida such as Florida Power, Prudential Home Mortgage, Lickton Design, Suncoast RV and Triangle Consulting where she provided administrative and office computer services. She is a notary public. She also helped design and maintains the RV Training Center websites. Joyce also helps with advertising. Ron Hadley, Ph.D./Director/Advisor/Consultant - Ron retired several years ago after 12 years of teaching small business courses as a professor at U.S.F. in Tampa, Florida. Previously, he taught various high school courses in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Since his retirement he has become a real estate investor and a business entrepreneur. Read our Testimonial pages for references |
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| With over 28 years in the RV industry, Recreational Vehicle Training Center was established to provide students with comprehensive training and employable skills for the RV service industry. We are a progressive vocational school that will monitor the market's needs and continually strive to meet those emerging needs. RV Training Center will attempt to become the leader in training by developing services and repair skills for both RV service technicians and RVers alike. RVTC stays in touch with the RV manufactures and RV industry to keep up to date on new information and products on the market. With the help of manufacturers and our knowledgeable staff, our training program will prepare students to take our own comprehensive certification test as well as given the opportunity to test for the RVDA/RVIA, nationally recognized industry exams that also pave the way for master certification and further enhances their credentials. |
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| RVTC 12851 66th St. N. Largo, FL 33773 727-536-4694 office 727-536-4594 Fax rvtraining@verizon.net |
| LICENSED BY Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines St, Ste 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, Toll-free telephone # (888) 224-6684 |
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| Amenities |
What to expect: The first week of class we get right down to learning. The end of the week on Friday, we have a pizza lunch "Meet the Crew" party. Wives and families are invited -- Catered on us. We have two or three field trips throughout the 10 weeks. Wives and families are invited also. Of course, we buy lunch for everyone. Wives and families won't want to miss our "hump-day (half way) steak lunch BBQ. Again, RVTC's treat. Our graduate ceremony (the day following our RVTC final test) is an event to behold with an All You Can Eat celebration at a local restaurant paid for by RVTC - family and friends encouraged to be here for this proud moment. After class study groups, free tutoring, reviews, research computer available. RVTC will do the best to make you feel at home and to have fun while learning a great career. Largo Florida RV Service Tech Industry | Largo FL RV Classes | Largo FL RVIA | Largo Florida RV Seminars |
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