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TechCareers: Wind Energy

Name: TechCareers: Wind Energy
Author: Mike Jones
ISBN: 9781936603022

by Mike Jones

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Overview

World oil reserves are steadily decreasing and opportunities abound for careers in alternative energy solutions, such as wind. Wind farms are now a familiar sight across the globe, and qualified technicians are now and likely will remain in great demand. This book provides students an introduction to the jobs, educational requirements, and possible employers of a wind energy technician.Features include detailed descriptions of wind energy careers, profiles of successful wind energy technicians and employers as well as a list of wind energy technician recruiters.Chapters detail necessary skill sets, career paths in the wind energy industry, and an overview of wind energy technology. Educational requirements also outline plans for continuing education and samples of two- or four-year degrees plans.

About the Author, Mike Jones

Mike Jones is a freelance writer and media producer in Waco, Texas. He was on the staff at Texas State Technical College for twelve years, serving as a technical writing instructor, developer of instructional media and technical curriculum analyst. He is a native of New Mexico, where he worked in the fields of broadcasting, advertising, and marketing.