WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN TRAINING NEAR DEARBORN, MI

In just 7 months, students can graduate from our wind turbine training at our Michigan trade school prepared for entry-level careers in the industry. It’s an exciting time to train to become a wind tech. Per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for wind technicians is growing—employment is projected to grow 60% from 2023 to 2033. ⁶³

At our wind turbine school, students take wind courses on a range of topics, including:

Wind turbine training from UTI helps prepare students for entry-level roles in the field. As with any industry, over time, technicians may be able to advance in their careers with experience and hard work.⁷⁷ Examples of roles include:

Entry-level:

• Wind turbine technician
• Installation technician
• Field service technician

Advanced:

• Troubleshooting technician
• LOTO I & II specialist
• Wind farm support specialist
• Research and development
• Electrical engineer
• Environmental engineer
• Materials engineer

Book a campus tour and come check out our wind turbine school. Use the directions below to get from Dearborn to our Canton campus!

1. Get on I-94 West. (2.0 miles)
1. Head east on Michigan Ave toward Schaefer Road. (85 feet)
2. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Schaefer Road. (1.5 miles)
3. Turn right to merge onto I-94 West. (0.6 miles)
2. Continue on I-94 West to Canton. Exit from I-275 North. (18.5 miles)
1. Merge onto I-94 West. (13.3 miles)
2. Take exit 194 to merge onto I-275 North toward Flint. (4.9 miles)
3. Use the right 2 lanes to take the exit toward Michigan Avenue. (0.4 miles)
3. Continue on Michigan Avenue to your destination. (1.0 miles)
1. Slight left onto Michigan Avenue. (0.4 miles)
2. Turn right onto South Haggerty Road. (0.4 miles)
3. Turn right. (0.1 miles)
4. Turn left and arrive at campus. (85 feet)

Learn more about options for funding trade school tuition for those who qualify with the help of our Financial Aid team.¹⁰

We team with Collegiate Housing Services to help you find housing.

Our Career Services team is here to help you with job applications, practice interviews and more.

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Our HVACR program helps prepare students with a foundational knowledge in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

The welding industry is in demand, and students in our program learn the main arc welds used by pros in the field.