The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests proposals for the New Era Rural Technology Competitive Grants Program (RTP). This program supports technology development, applied research, and/or training, with a focus on rural communities, to aid in the development of a workforce for bioenergy, pulp and paper manufacturing, or agriculture-based renewable energy.

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The Northern Maine Community College has announced approval of a wind power technology program on its campus. The program is designed to train wind power technicians to operate, maintain and repair wind turbine generators.

The wind energy sector provided 85,000 direct jobs in 2008, and the industry is expected to support up to 1/2 million direct and related jobs by 2030. Our resources offer guidance on the types of jobs available, the skills and training needed, and how to find them.

1. Know What's Up. Learn about what is happening in the wind energy sector today. Important areas to cover include the basics of wind energy, politics, and current issues and trends. Windustry provides overview pages of these areas as well as a News and Events section.

To help you start your search, we have listed various outlets and specific places that post job listings within the wind energy sector.

Company Web Sites

Windustry's online directory of Wind Energy Companies provides listings searchable by area of specialization. You should look for Employment Opportunities on the company web sites.

A common question is how to find a job in the wind energy industry through networking. Networking is probably one of the best ways to learn more about the industry and its players and a great way to get involved in the wind energy sector. 

Yes. Although a significant amount of jobs in wind require specialization, there are some options if you are not interested in going back to school.

There are a number of degree and certificate programs currently available or being developed. If you are serious about joining the wind energy community, attending specialized schooling will help you fine tune your skills and hopefully lead you to a job.

Programs include:

While many of the jobs listed above do not require specific “wind energy” degrees,” there are some that call for special training. Some people go to college for traditional degrees in the following, and then specialize in wind on their own accord: