Wind Turbine Technician Academy
www.kvcc.edu/academics/wind
| Start Dates |
1st week in January and 1st week in July |
| Duration |
24 weeks |
| Cost |
$15,000 |
| Funding |
Federal Student Aid, Michigan Works, VA benefits, Kalamazoo Promise, Private Loans |
| Job titles |
Wind Turbine Technician, Service Technician |
| Starting Wage |
$18-28 per hour |
The Wind Turbine Technician Academy is a competency based training program designed to assure students have the core technical skills essential to perform effectively and safely as an entry level wind turbine technician. The program combines lecture, demonstration, laboratory exercises, and field work to facilitate learning. Safe work practices are stressed and consistently practiced.
Over 96% of graduates from this program receive gainful employment as a service technician in a variety of industries including wind energy.