ITT Tech is a top vocational/technical school that has degrees and certification for people who want to be in the automotive industry. UTI Auto is another school that trains automotive technicians.
Here's an online directory of trade schools: http://www.trade-schools.net/directory/automotive-schools-directory.asp. This article provides some insight into choosing an automotive trade school: http://www.ehow.com/how_2063991_pick-automotive-trade-school.html. This website talks a lot about auto trade schools. Might be worth a look: http://www.educationcenteronline.org/Trade-Schools/Auto-Mechanics.html.
There are many online automotive repairs schools; however, you should try and get some automotive repair experience with a mentor as well.
Trade schools guide to top culinary, business, healthcare, fashion and graphic design, information technology, and cosmetology vocational colleges in North America.
Vocational schools, which may also be known as trade schools or career colleges, exist primarily to provide students with the education they need to perform a certain job. Vocational schools are not institutions that focus on a liberal arts' 'well-rounded' education.
www.tradeschools.com offers information about all the trade schools in america
You get accepted to an automotive repair school by applying to the school. At some schools you need to interview with an admissions representative.
The following link below will give you an outline of all the plumbing trade schools in New Jersey, plus information and videos on what you can expect and what you'll need. http://education-portal.com/plumbing_schools_in_new_jersey.html
Correspondence schools are like any other business. Some are good and reputable and some are not. You must do your "homework" and do some investigating first. The Federal Trade Commission is always a great place to start and has some great information regarding Career, Vocational or Correspondence schools.
ITT Tech is the cheapest trade school in Michigan that I know of. I mean is it a certain reason why you said cheapest because there are some other great schools in Michigan.
Some names of good brands for an automotive lift are Bend Pak which is good for home use. Also, Western or Rotary are good for commercial or bussiness use.
Electrician is a trade education. Trades are are taught at public vocational schools (Votec).
Two of the biggest trade schools in Los Angeles are Wyotech and Stratford Career Institute. You can easily look up the addresses for these schools in any general online telephone directory.