WIND POWER TECHNICIAN TRAINING NEAR SOUTHFIELD, MI

At UTI Canton, wind turbine training takes place in labs that mirror the industry using some of the same tools as pros in the field do.

A career as a wind turbine technician can be a great choice, especially because of the growth potential as renewable energy continues to be focus. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), it’s one of the fastest growing careers in the country! Employment is projected to grow 60% from 2023 to 2033!⁶³

The Wind Power Technician training program could be a great way to get the training needed for the industry. Your search for a Michigan trade school might be over!

There are a variety of courses that help students build their skill sets at our wind turbine school:

Students in our wind turbine training program are prepared to pursue 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. Some advanced wind roles may include:⁷⁷

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

Available opportunities will vary by location. To learn more about potential opportunities in the Southfield area, contact our Career Services team!

Want to get your questions answered, meet our staff and check out the labs at our wind turbine school? Book a tour! Then use the directions below to get here:

1. Get on M-39 South/Southfield Freeway from Southfield Road. (1.4 miles) Head south on Livernois Road toward Cutting Boulevard. (3.0 miles)
1. Head east on West 10 Mile Road toward Southfield Road. (190 feet)
2. Turn right at the first cross street onto Southfield Road. (0.7 miles)
3. Use the right two lanes to take the ramp to M-39 South/Southfield Freeway. (0.3 miles)
4. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for M-39/Southfield Freeway. (0.3 miles)
2. Follow M-39 South/Southfield Freeway, I-96 West and I-275 South to US-12 West/Michigan Avenue in Canton. Take exit 22 from I-275 South. (24.5 miles)
1. Continue onto M-39 South/Southfield Freeway. (4.9 miles)
2. Take exit 11A to merge onto I-96 West toward Lansing. (10.9 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)
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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