WIND POWER TECHNICIAN TRAINING NEAR TROY, MI

At UTI Canton, our wind turbine training teaches students in labs that mirror the industry so they’re prepared to pursue in-demand careers when they graduate.

Wind turbine technicians are responsible for maintaining and servicing wind turbines, sometimes scaling up to 200+ feet to do so! It’s a great career for those interested in a little adventure, and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), it’s one of the fastest growing careers in the country!⁶³

Those looking for a Michigan trade school should look no further than our Wind Power Technician training program offered at our Canton campus.

In the program at our wind turbine school, students take a wide range of energy-focused courses that can help build skills needed in the industry. These include:

Our 7-month wind turbine training program helps prepare students for entry-level positions, such as:

• Wind turbine technician
• Installation technician
• Field service technician

As with any industry, over time, technicians may be able to advance in their careers with experience and hard work. Here are a few examples of advanced wind industry roles:⁷⁷

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

Opportunities in the wind industry are based on region and local demand. Our Career Services team can help you find potential roles in your area.

Want to check out our wind turbine school for yourself? A campus tour is a great way to see our labs, meet instructors and ask questions in person. Follow the directions below:

1. Get on I-75 South. (4.0 miles)
1. Head south on Livernois Road toward Cutting Boulevard. (3.0 miles)
2. Turn right onto West Big Beaver Road. (0.6 miles)
3. Use the left lane to take the ramp onto I-75 South. (0.4 miles)
2. Continue on I-75 South to Highland Park. (14.2 miles)
1. Merge onto I-75 South. (12.4 miles)
2. Take exit 56B to merge onto M-8 West/Davison Freeway. (1.8 miles)
3. Get on I-96 Express/Jeffries Freeway in Detroit. (2.7 miles)
   1. Keep left to continue on M-8 West. (2.1 miles)
   2. Turn left onto the I-97 ramp to Lansing. (279 feet)
   3. Use the left lane to keep left at the fork, follow signs for Lansing and merge onto I-96 Express/Jeffries Freeway. (0.5 miles)
4. Follow I-96 Express/Jeffries Freeway, I-96 West and I-275 South to US-12 West/Michigan Avenue in Canton. Take exit 22 from I-275 South. (22.5 miles)
   1. Merge onto I-96 Express/Jeffries Freeway. (5.3 miles)
   2. Continue onto I-9 West/Jeffries Freeway. (8.6 miles)
   3. Keep left to continue on M-14 West. (0.8 miles)
   4. Take the exit onto I-275 South toward Toledo. (7.4 miles)
   5. Take exit 22 for US-12/Michigan Avenue toward Wayne/Ypsilanti. (0.4 miles)
5. 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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