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I'm not too sure about these schools. Maybe things have changed and maybe some railroads require it (as far as I know, CSX always has), but they sound like the "Government Jobs in Your Area" ads to me. They may be beneficial, but not always necessary. It was stated that the UP hires "off the street" at times. Not exactly true. For transportation jobs they usually use some sort of placement service to get people. If MUDINURI's warnings haven't scared you away, before shelling out the money for a third party training program check with the Illinois job service or, as mentioned, the American Job Bank. The UP and other railroads will often hire through them. Also, the UP website has jobs posted and instructions on how to apply via an employment agency. Others might do their own hiring. I believe CP Rail still does. <br /> <br />I've always kind of missed working for the railroad, and have occasionally thought about going back. I hinted not too subtly to my wife last night that I might be interested in doing so. She actually took it surprisingly well. She said she can't imagine why I'd want to, but that she's always been behind my decisions. She actually made a few jokes about it. It takes a pretty special person to be the spouse of a railroader.
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