Wind Turbine Technician Academy to Celebrate Graduation on Dec. 15

Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Wind Turbine Technician Academy (WTTA) will celebrate its 28th graduating class on Friday, Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. at the Groves Campus. The ceremony will be hosted by Thomas Sutton, director of wind energy and technical training services, and will include welcome remarks from Craig Jbara, vice president for strategic business and economic development.

The academy's newest graduates include:

Anna McClurkan - Kalamazoo, MI
Matthew Prentice-Sao - Plainwell, MI

Developed with input from industry leaders, Kalamazoo Valley's nationally accredited program is one of the country's leading academies for aspiring wind turbine technicians. Over the years, the WTTA has attracted students from across the U.S. and around the world. Graduates experience active careers and travel internationally to accommodate employer needs.

Qualified wind turbine technicians are highly sought after employment prospects and often receive job offers prior to graduation. Both of the academy's recent graduates have been offered employment.

Trainees interactively learn hands-on skills while enjoying an education constructed to simulate training in real-world environments. The curriculum develops career readiness for the competitive, in-demand industry within six months.

Students attend full-time, eight hours per day Monday through Friday for 24 weeks. The training involves thorough applied competencies necessary for excelling in the rapidly growing industry. An average of 96 percent of WTTA alumni are currently employed in the profession.

The next available academy begins Jan. 4. Applications are currently being accepted. For more information, click here or call 269.353.1560.