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Wind Power Technician

Installation and maintenance of wind turbines, applying principles of electrical engineering, aerodynamics and weather pattern recognition.

Why It's Cool?!

How to Get There?

Education & Certifications

A.A.S. Wind Energy Technology

Iowa Lakes Community College

Nationally recognized two-year degree in wind turbine installation, operation, and maintenance — Iowa Lakes has placed more wind technicians in the industry than nearly any other program in the U.S.

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Internships

Wind Power Engineering Intern

Pacific Power

Support one of the West's largest regulated wind power utilities in renewable energy operations, engineering support, and clean energy expansion projects.

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Mentors

Suzlon Randall

Training Director, Wind Turbine Technician Program, Iowa Lakes CC

Program director at the nation's top wind tech training school; direct mentor connection for technicians.

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Mentorship Network

American Clean Power Association (ACP) – Workforce

National trade association for wind and clean power with workforce development resources and industry mentorship connections.

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Michael Goggin

VP, Grid Strategies / Wind Grid Integration Expert

Leading wind grid integration analyst and frequent conference speaker on workforce needs.

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Mentorship Network

WindEnergy Hamburg – Global Workforce Network

International wind energy conference and professional community with mentorship and career development for wind technicians.

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