Wind Turbine Technician Academy Celebrates Graduation June 14

Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Wind Turbine Technician Academy (WTTA) will celebrate its 29th graduating class on Friday, June 14 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 L. Marshall Washington, Ph.D., president of Kalamazoo Valley Community College.

The academy's newest graduates include:

Riley Duffield - Joplin, MO
Zachary Haynes - Mason, MI
Joseph Lehmkuhl - Hartford, MI
Daniel Nordin - Fort Wayne, IN
Noah Smith - Westphalia, 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. Many of the academy's recent graduates have already accepted or are considering employment with industry leaders.

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 July 5. Applications are currently being accepted. For more information, visit www.kvcc.edu/academics/wind or contact Program Coordinator Sharon Jackson at sjackson6210@kvcc.edu and 269.353.1566.