WIND POWER TECHNICIAN TRAINING NEAR ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN

In hands-on labs using some of the same equipment pros use in the field, UTI Canton’s wind turbine training helps teach students the skills needed to become wind turbine technicians.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), wind turbine technician is one of the fastest growing careers in the country!⁶³ Those interested in this exciting field should check out the Wind Power Technician training program at our Michigan trade school

Our wind turbine school has a wide range energy-focused courses that help students build skills technicians need in the industry. They include:

Our grads are prepared to pursue entry-level roles. As with any industry, over time, technicians may be able to advance in their careers with experience and hard work.⁷⁷ Some potential jobs may 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

Interested in finding out if there are opportunities near you in Royal Oak? Talk to our Career Services team!

A campus tour is a great way to check out our wind turbine school for yourself. Once you have it booked, follow the directions below to get there!

1. Get on I-696 West from South Main Street. (1.7 miles)
   1. Head north toward West Eleven Mile Road. (121 ft)
   2. Turn right onto West Eleven Mile Road. (174 ft)
   3. Turn right onto South Main Street. (1.0 miles)
   4. Use any lane to turn right onto West 10 Mile Road. (0.3 miles)
   5. Use the left two lanes to take the ramp onto I-696 West. (0.3 miles)
2. Continue on I-696 West. Take I-275 South to US-12 West/Michigan Avenue in Canton. Take exit 22 from I-275 South. (29.5 miles)
1. Merge onto I-696 West. (5.7 miles)
2. Use the right two lanes to take exit 10 to merge onto M-10 North toward US-24/Telegraph Road. (1.8 miles)
3. Use the left twoanes to take exit 18C to merge onto I-696 West. (6.7 miles)
4. Use the right two lanes to take exit 1 for I-96 East/I-275 toward Toledo. (1.6 miles)
5. Continue onto I-275 South/I-96 East. (5.5 miles)
6. Keep right at the fork to continue on I-275 South. (7.8 miles)
7. Take exit 22 for US-12/Michigan Avenue toward Wayne/Ypislanti. (0.4 miles)
3. Take South Haggerty Road to your destination. (0.7 miles)
1. Use the right lane to turn right onto US-12 West/Michigan Avenue. (0.2 miles)
2. Turn right onto South Haggerty Road. (0.4 miles)
3. Turn right. (0.1 miles)
4. Turn left into the campus. (85 feet)

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.

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