"Other" racing schools

[lazy maritimer]

I know this is a Skip Barber forum, so I apologize if this isn't an appropriate question. Because I live in Canada I've been considering the Jim Russell school. Cost seems to be fairly comparable, so I'm wondering if anyone could highlight any pros or cons compared to the Skippy schools. Specifically I'm looking at a 3 day race school. Other than the quality of the school itself, I'm also looking at the venues, equipment, and maybe most importantly, the ability to make relevant contacts and network in the industry. I finally want to explore my dream of racing, so I want to consider the longer term impacts of going to one school or another (if any), rather than just looking at the three days of the course.
As usual, thanks for any feedback.
William