Learning and Working in Washington State

[TrobTrob]

Hello all,

I have tried doing as much learning as I can fit starting off down the locksmithing career path but not having the best luck. I live in Washington state so as far as I can tell there isn't a school that offers hands on locksmith training. This is leading me towards doing an online program through Ashworth or Foley-Belsaw. I have heard good and bad about both so I'm hesitant on which one.

Also the only locksmith I have found near me never seems to be at his shop and I'm guessing he's the only one there and on calls a lot. This is making it hard to try and talk with him personally and see if I can maybe apprentice with him.

My question now is, what's my best option for learning and practicing when I don't have a school near me or someone I can apprentice with? Any help is much appreciated!

[Big Jesse]

turn it into a hobby. start collecting locks. start learning to pick them. take them apart, re key them. then youll have a small resume to show the locksmith when he is around, at least it will show interest.

below is my set up and im not a locksmith

http://i.imgur.com/ZkJp3KH.jpg