New from New york looking for some advice

[Locknload914]

Hello all I'm looking into a career as a locksmith. as I'm getting older I need some stability I was thinking about taking the Penn Foster online program and start get some books to read and learn and research as much as possible and also looking into security surveillance installation and maybe Simple home automation as a add-on . Well I guess what I'm looking for is basically is the Penn foster a good starter and what books can I get to help me out as well and do i need and special licensing or anything like that I'm in Westchester county , NY - and any other info you can throw at me also would be very much appreciated.

[Capt_Tom]

Welcome to the forum. Are there any locksmith shops near you? You might ask for a job helping around the shop. That could evolve into some ride a longs. I find that hands on is a beneficial side of technical learning. Not to mention the input from people around you.

I am not familiar with New York laws, so I can't help you there. You might also do a topic search on "locksmith schools"on this site to see if there are any comments regarding particular schools (Pro and Con)

Good luck.

Tom

[keysman]

You might want to check this out:
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Tomcat, a member here runs a locksmith school out of NJ ( I think) and can most likely answer your questions concerning Licensing in the NY area.
There are some free classes, and lots of information here:
http://www.sopl.us/mandatory-courses.html
http://www.sopl.us/video-tutorials.html

[tomcat]

Lockandload914,

I am in Westchester often and you are across the river from me if you need any assistance. There are a variety of FREE classes you can also enjoy at Accredited Lock supply located in Secaucus, NJ. You can also attend monthly meetings there with the North Jersey Master Locksmiths Assoc. (NJMLA)

For video training, you can visit PELCO located in Orangeburg. They provide FREE CCTV classes. I believe you might also find some opportunities in Elmsford with ADI, and in Mahwah NJ with Eastern Distributing. All within your travel area.

There is a lot of work available for those who want to work and your area is prime.

Penn Foster is good, and even Foley Belsaw contrary to what others may say. Most of these programs are similar since they are teaching the core essential elements at the foundation of the craft.

Good Luck!

[Locknload914]

Thank you guys for the info im going to be taking the course with penn foster to get a baseline and keep learning as much as i can and try to go for those free courses thank you again