| Question |
Wind Tech Program |
Summer Wind Energy Institute |
| Upon completion will I get a degree? |
Yes. You will earn an AAS degree when the program is completed |
No. You will earn a certificate and be employable, but you will not have a formal degree. |
| How long is the program? |
This is a two-year program. You will be in the classroom for 5 semesters. |
This is a five-week intensive program that occurs during the summer. |
| Will I be able to go straight into the wind energy field upon completion of the program? |
Yes. Depending on qualifications, interview skills, and willingness to travel. |
Yes. Depending on qualifications, interview skills, and willingness to travel. |
| Do I need to have many prerequisites to enroll in the program? |
No. But it is highly recommended to have high Reading, Writing and Math Skills. |
Yes. Each student entering will be evaluated on their electronics background and grant specific criteria. |
| Can anyone enroll in the program as long as there are openings? |
Yes. |
You must have electronics experience and priority will go to unemployed and people with a military background. |
| Is there funding available for students? |
Yes. Most of it is based on the FAFSA. There are limited opportunities for extra money. |
Yes. Based on the situation, there are more chances to fund enrollment including housing scholarships. |
| Is there extra training to make a person more marketable including resume guidance, etc.? |
Yes. During the program the student participates in resume writing and soft skill usage. |
Yes. During the program the student participates in resume writing and soft skill usage. |
| Is there the opportunity to intern? |
Yes. It is based on industry needs. There are limited opportunities for financial assistance. |
No. Internships are not part of the 5-week intensive program. |
| Will I get hands on training? |
Yes. |
Yes. |
| Will I get to go up in a large wind turbine during training? |
Yes. It is a required part of the program during the safety course. |
Yes. It is a required part of the program. |
| Is there a chance that I will not be accepted? |
Yes. There is a strong demand for the program and it is encouraged you place yourself on the wait list. |
Yes. The majority of the spots will go to those with electronic skills that have military ties or are unemployed. |
| What about my driving record? |
Your driving record MUST be clean for most Wind Industry employers to consider your employment. |
Your driving record MUST be clean for most Wind Industry employers to consider your employment. |
| Will any background checks be performed? |
Most employers are looking for DUI and felony free records. |
Most employers are looking for DUI and felony free records. |