Wind Energy Technicians

by Jones, Mike

• ISBN13: 9781934302552
• ISBN10: 1934302554
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-03-01
• Publisher: Midpoint Trade Books Inc

Summary

World oil reserves are steadily decreasing and opportunities abound for careers in alternative energy solutions, such as wind. Wind farms are now a familiar sight across the globe, and qualified technicians are now and likely will remain in great demand. This book provides students an introduction to the jobs, educational requirements, and possible employers of a wind energy technician. Features include detailed descriptions of wind energy careers, profiles of successful wind energy technicians and employers as well as a list of wind energy technician recruiters. Chapters detail necessary skill sets, career paths in the wind energy industry, and an overview of wind energy technology. Educational requirements also outline plans for continuing education and samples of two- or four-year degrees plans.

Author Biography

Michael Jones is a freelance writer and media producer in Waco, Texas. He is a native of New Mexico, where he was in the broadcasting, advertising and marketing fields.

Table of Contents

Wind Energy Technician Careers	p. 1
Wind Energy Technology Overview	p. 2
Employment Outlook	p. 5
Wind Energy Jobs and Career Paths	p. 8
Work Schedules	p. 15
Employers	p. 16
Necessary Skill Sets	p. 21
Conclusion	p. 32
Wind Energy Technician Education	p. 33
Educational Requirements	p. 36
The Two-Year Associate of Applied Science Degree	p. 40
The Four-Year Bachelor's Degree	p. 46
Continuing Education	p. 51
Additional Wind Energy Resources	p. 53
WET Higher Education Programs in the United States	p. 53
WET Two-and Four-Year Degree Plans	p. 61
Top Employers in the Wind Power Field	p. 82
Additional Suggested Resources	p. 102
Index	p. 107
About the Author	p. 117
TSTC Publishing	p. 119
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