LEARNING FOR THE REAL WORLD!

Mario Santos is a technical training consultant and workforce educator who helps companies in manufacturing, installation, and repair services improve troubleshooting skills and develop better technicians. With decades of hands-on experience in electronics, electrical systems, workforce training, and technical content development and instruction, he delivers result-oriented workshops, customized training, and engaging seminars for companies, workforce development programs, colleges, and community non-profit organizations . He helps people perform better on the job, learn faster, and explore real career opportunitie in the trades and other technical industries. Click here to read his full bio.

TESTIMONIALS

Special thanks to past tudents for volunteering their testimonials and allowing to use their photos and video. NONE of them were compensated in any way for their comments about the training course/workshop they registered for.

"Mario, one thing I learned that meant the most to me is that you are so much about making a difference in people's life. Thanks for everything."

Luis Garcia

Mario, thank you! Excellent! You are one of the very few instructors that have the presence and expertise to make learning truly a pleasure. I would recommend you highly to anyone..."

Ken Walker

"Thank you Mario! You made me see that it really is possible to do what you love. Taking your program was truly a life-changing experience for me".

Alexis

"Thank you Mario! Registering for your program was the best investment I made in myself in years! Excellent! ".

Maryann

"In my capacity as Director of Corporate Education and Training at Middlesex College (NJ), I worked extensively with Mario Santos in the development and implementation of technical training programs for numerous diverse corporate clients of the college. I found Mario extremely collaborative, reliable, and professional in every respect.

In addressing the specific needs of various clients, Mario demonstrated outstanding knowledge of electro-mechanical applications and the ability to adapt his curriculum to precisely satisfy the workforce development requirements of every situation we encountered. His delivery and ability to communicate effectively in culturally diverse environments resulted in consistently effective and productive training programs. Client feedback on Mario’s projects was universally positive.

I am pleased to provide my strongest recommendation for Mario Santos. You will find him a valuable asset in meeting any technical training situation."

Nick DeMatteo

Director of Corporate Education and Training

Middlesex College (retired)

MARIO SANTOS WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS

WORKSHOP # 1

TESTING COMPONENTS

Field tested techniques and procedures.
This workshop covers the general operation and typical applications for over 100 components used in many diferent machines/industries.
Covers electronic/electrical, & electro-mechanical devices.
Focused, step-by-step instructor demonstrations.
Extensive hands-on. Participants use real parts and test equipment.
TURN-KEY: We bring and provide all the hardware (parts), tools, and related test equipment necessary to deliver this workshop to a group up to 20 participants.
CONTACT US to discuss your specific needs, custom content, schedule and registration fees.

WORKSHOP # 2

TECHNICAL DIAGRAMS

Field tested techniques and procedures.
This workshop covers how to read and interpret layout diagrams, block diagrams, and schematics (electrical & electronic circuits).
Covers key symbols for electronic, electrical, magnetic, photonic, pneumatic, and & electro-mechanical devices.
Focused, step-by-step instructor demonstrations.
Extensive hands-on wiring and troubleshooting circuits using various types of diagrams. Participants use real parts and test equipment.
TURN-KEY: We bring and provide all the hardware (parts), tools, related test equipment, and technical diagrams necessary to deliver this workshop to a group up to 20 participants.
CONTACT US to discuss your specific needs, custom content, schedule and registration fees.

WORKSHOP # 3

TROUBLESHOOTING

Field tested tips, tricks, techniques & procedures.
Essential technical concepts and related math.
This workshop covers common symptoms seen in electronic, electrical, and electro-mechanical machines.
Real-life examples from various industries/sectors including manufacturing, automotive, HVAC, Electrical, commercial/consumer laundry and kitchen equipment, etc...
Focused, step-by-step instructor demonstrations.
CONTACT US to discuss your specific needs, custom content, schedule and registration fees.

WORKSHOP # 4

LIVE TESTING

Field tested techniques and procedures.
This workshop covers how to make live meaurements of AC voltage, DC voltage, AC current, DC current, and time-related specs such as frequency, period, and pulse duration.
Focused, step-by-step instructor demonstrations.
Extensive hands-on making measurements using a multimeter, oscilloscope, and other relevant testing equipment.
TURN-KEY: We bring and provide all the test circuits, related test equipment, and technical diagrams necessary to deliver this workshop to a group up to 20 participants.
CONTACT US to discuss your specific needs, custom content, schedule and registration fees.

SEMINAR # 1

Explore potential fields of employment.
Discover how to get necessary hands-on training.
Find out how to start a high-tech repair business.
Demystify misconceptions about tech jobs.
Examine prevailing wages in high-tech industries.
Explore current trends and future opportunities.
And many other relevant topics...
CONTACT US to discuss further details for your non-profit organization, community center, etc...