Unfortunately as a locksmith most of my work isn't picking locks--there are many other things to do,
lockpicking is almost the least of my work-- perhaps 2-4 jobs a week involve picking someone's lock
Far as schools go, Foley is out of business but you could still do their study course if you have the literature
My Dad always told me when you finish locksmith school you have enough knowledge to be dangerous. Thing is there are hundreds if not thousands of different lock manufacturers and every lock is somewhat different, as it wouldn't be assigned a patent if it were exactly the same.
I get calls every year from beginners wanting to apprentice/ work for me & I'm just no longer interested in training anyone else--too many past disappointments for me to try that again
If you have the money to burn you could go to
www.lsieducation.com/
