Wind Jobs Growing State Economies

Wind Turbine Technician Blows Away Competition As Country's Fastest-Growing Job

Robin Young, January 31, 2017 (Public Media for Central Pennsylvania)

“The country’s fastest growing occupation is wind turbine technician, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics — with numbers expected to more than double over the next decade…[A wind technician maintains everything on a wind turbine, including its power generation systems, mechanical systems, instrumentation, and communication systems, from construction to operations and maintenance and the post-warranty phase. Both men and women can do the job. A high school diploma and some aptitude with algebra and basic physics is helpful. Two-year raining programs are offered at community colleges and universities across the country. Job placement is not an issue. Graduates’ dilemma is choosing from offers. And most energy experts say the business case for the wind energy industry’s growth is strong]…” click here for more

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