Wind Turbine Technician Academy Celebrates June 15th Graduation

Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Wind Turbine Technician Academy (WTTA) celebrated its 29th class graduation on June 15, 2024. The ceremony was hosted by Thomas Sutton, Director of Wind Energy and Technical Training Service and included welcome remarks from L Marshall Washington, Ph.D., President of Kalamazoo Valley Community College.

The newest graduates include:

Riley Duffield - Joplin, Missouri
Zachary Haynes - Mason, Michigan
Joseph Lehmkuhl - Hartford, Michigan
Daniel Nordin - Fort Wayne, Indiana
Noah Smith - Westphalia, Michigan

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. 6, 2025. Applications are currently being accepted. For more information, click here or call 269.353.1566.