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shahin214:
has anybody have any taken the classes through ltc. Or any other pre hp classes, looking to get in as a jr hp what would be a good starting part. I have worked a few outages as a deconner. Just trying to get my foot in the door as jr hp tech. What can I do to get started. thanks

Melrose:
If you can afford it, don't waste your time or cash on the classes.  If you've been deconning, then you probably have been taking and counting your own smears or at least have an understanding of the process.  Contact a contractor and get an entry level position as a Jr.  You'll have to put the time in to get your senior status, but you'll be making money as you progress.

You'll find the general concensus is that deconners do make better HPs.  Use the experience you've gained as a deconner to make you an above average HP, and for your sake keep your mind and ears open.

Don't settle for watching access as a junior to fill time for senior status, you won't be worth anything to any of us.

Take the job seriously, ask questions, show initiative to take on work other than "routine jockey", or "access queen"., and you should do fine.

Good luck  ;)

Dan_E.:
If you are in a hurry then LTC will not help much. They provide the nuclear courses but most of the other courses will be your responsiblity at a local community/jr. college. You will most likely find that recruiters are more interested in your "hands on experience" than your formal education. Good luck in whichever road you choose towards your goal.

shahin214:
I've been working with one of the recruiters from bartlett, I've already requested any jr hp position available,any condition..............still waiting. Anything else I can do?

justme:
Don't dismiss the "schooling".  I have a degree from LTC and it helped get me my first junior job.  Education is important, otherwise credit wouldn't be given if you take the NRRPT.  If you can get a job right away, great.  But if nothing comes your way, take some classes.  It can't hurt you.

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