Success Stories

Gregory Dailey, a United States Airforce Veteran from Maryland, describes why he chose to attend Installer Institute. "From the start, my enrollment process was easy and [they] answered every question I had. They told me everything I needed to do for my veteran benefits. Having housing included takes the stress out of it too. I took the comprehensive course and the extra time you get to practice what you learn helps. Every instructor is really hands-on with the students and asks you questions to help you develop skills for what you're wanting to do.

Students at the Installer Institute apply what they learn to their own vehicles during class workshops. But what happens after class is over? Josh Beachum, graduate from the Installer Institute, went on to build several award-winning show vehicles, earning sponsorships from some of the biggest names in the industry. His current show truck, the Lady Luck Excursion, appears at custom car and truck shows around the country, taking home plenty of awards along the way.

Many custom car installers start out working in their own garage for fun on the weekends after work. Not everyone knows from the start that this is the type of career path they want - they stumble into it. Alex Sinclair’s story is no different. After going through job after job with no excitement in his work, Alex Sinclair followed his mother’s advice to turn his car hobby into a career. After trying other lines of work, nothing held Sinclair’s attention or interest. All of his free time was spent working on cars, a hobby that he truly enjoyed. It was time to make an investment in his future towards a career he knew could hold his interest. Sinclair enrolled in the car audio training program at the Installer Institute in Holly Hill, FL. While it was a long way from California, accommodations within walking distance of the campus were included in the tuition and he could complete the initial program in just a few weeks.

Installer Institute Graduate Alex R. shows off the trunk of a 2013 Camaro he built at work and says "Going to school here helped so much". Congrats to Alex and nice work on the Camaro!

More than 6 years ago I graduated from High School already accepted into a college that i was very excited to go to. My goal was to become a High School Science teacher so I could also coach sports. Through the past 6 years I've changed degree focus, changed schools, and moved a few times; but one thing stayed the same... I loved working on cars. 3 years ago learned about the Installers Institute in Daytona Beach, I was insanely interested in attending but didn't have the means to do it myself. I tried convincing my parents to help but they saw what i was interested in as just a hobby. Since then I've started my own business out of my garage, and have done multiple installs of varying difficulties in multiple cities. After a less than mutual parting from my less than good job in South Florida I finally convinced my family that this school was the right choice for me, that going here was going to help me get to where I needed to be to follow my dreams. Its now my last day at the Installers Installer Institute and I'm graduating top of my class for 10 out of 10 weeks in a row, with certifications in Home Audio, Mobile Security, Basic and Advanced MESA, and to end it all I passed the MECP Basic test today to be certified in one more thing.

I did it, passed & graduated. You can too. Don't pass up this school. Reppin my alumni shirt! Amazing school. Marcus was my instructor great teacher went over the information great and in a fun way as well. If you don't get it either he will go over it again a great school 5 stars. Im glad I came I'm now certified as well learned so much. I can't say anything bad bout this school.

I just want you all at Installers Institute in Holly Hill Florida to know……We were reluctant to spend the money to send Zach 24 hours away from home when he was barley 18 and we had reservations if there would be a career for him in this industry, but knowing that installing has been his passion since he was 16 we decided to bite the bullet, spend the money and send him. WOW we are so glad we did.. it turned out to be money WELL spent.

"Excellent - Beneficial"

"No Smoke about it, Joe Padula was an excellent teacher, his knowledge of this industry is what I would love to acquire."

"It was a once in a lifetime experience. The knowledge I gained was unmatched. It was a pleasant stay with much freedom; not unlike college. I would easily recommend this school to a friend. Our instructor was amazing."

"The experience was amazing. The instructor had so much experience there wasn't anything he couldn't answer. Definitely got my moneys worth."

I've been wanting to write you guys and thank you all for a long time now, but I haven't had the time ever since i came back to the shop. I was so excited to come home and apply what I learned to our shop, and make it into a top quality shop car but ever since I came back I've been doing one custom job after another ( I haven't even touched my 77' Lincoln I was telling you guys about when I was down there). Its been a lot of fun and its something I really love doing. I also wanted to thank Jason for taking my calls even after I graduated to answer questions I have about jobs that I'm working on. I really appreciate that.I have the confidence now after attending ii to go out to a customers car and not be afraid of anything they might want done. I go to their car with a mentality that If they want it done then I'm going to to it with confidence and pride. Its a really good feeling. 

I’ve been working at Best Buy since august of 2009, only 5 months after graduating from Installer Institute.  I am now an MECP Advanced installer as well as MESA Certified installer, and studying for the MECP Master exam.  The instruction I received at Installer Institute is the reason I am at where I am in life.  I love my job and the pay is great. I recommend this school for anyone interested in car audio and fabrication.