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Excelsior College
Attention: GE Wind Technicians
You Are Eligible for Tuition Discounts and College Credit for Your GE Training
Did you know that, as a GE Power & Water employee, you can receive special discounts on tuition and fees at Excelsior College?
Also, as a GE Wind Technician, you can receive up to 49 credits for your job-related training toward these online technology degrees:
• Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) in Technology Management with area of focus in Electrical Technology
• Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) in Technology Management with area of focus in Renewable Energy Technology
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Technology with area of focus in Electromechanical Technologies
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Technology with area of focus in Electronics/Instrumentation Technologies
GE Wind Technician Transfer Credit Breakdown
• Up to 35 Credits for Level One Training
• 5 Credits for Level Two, Electrical Simplification Systems
• 7 Credits for Level Two, Advanced Troubleshooting Seminar
• 1 Credit for Level Three/Site Lead Training
• 1 Credit for Site Manager Training
To learn more:
Visit www.partnership.excelsior.edu/ge.
Call (888) 647-2388, ext. 134.
Or contact:
Andrew Wheeler, Assistant Dean
Excelsior College School of Business & Technology
Phone: (518) 608-8332 Email: awheeler@excelsior.edu.
Transhield, Inc.
Transhield, Inc. is a global supplier of custom fit covers offering a patented alternative to conventional hand wrapping, for shipping and storage protection for a variety of industries, including wind power applications. These covers are easy to apply, can be removed quickly and easily and in many cases are reusable.
Transhield wind power application covers are an alternative for heavy, expensive custom tarps or conventional hand wrapping with the added ability to shrink the cover for a tight fit, resulting in quality protection for wind power products including root end sections, tower sections, blades and other products. These custom fit covers offer protection against dirt and water during shipping and storage for a smoother transition from factory to field. Various openings can be designed into the covers allowing zipper or Velcro openings for access or different trailer configurations with wind tower section covers.
Made from Shrinkable Fabric™, Transhield covers consist of three layers: an outer layer that is UV-resistant and anti-condensation, the middle layer is a hot melt adhesive containing no solvents and a soft, cloth-like polyester inner layer. These covers feature the patented Adhesive Additive Delivery – Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor (AAD-VCI) system which provides 100% protection from corrosion during transportation and storage. This unique non-abrasive composition protects against the elements during transportation and storage without causing damage to paint, gel coats or decals of products.
Transhield covers also serve other industries including military, industrial, marine, RV, HVAC, powersports, locomotive, aerospace and special applications.
MARET Center Crowder College
Have you considered a career where you can work outside and enjoy the change of seasons instead of being stuck behind a desk or limited to only one view all day long? If you’ve been considering such a change, then the Wind Industry may be exactly what you’re wishing for. This industry offers the individual a career in utilizing hands-on skills coupled with specialized technical training and a developed sense of technical problem solving.
This career is in high demand the world over with both land -based and off-shore operations. Should you choose to travel, you can find wind turbines operating in more than 160 countries around the globe. If your interest is more focused here at home, you can still find numerous opportunities. There are thousands of standing turbines working throughout the United States located at wind farms from one end of this country to the other.
Our instruction here at the MARET Center located on the campus of Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri, will offer you the opportunity to operate and maintain a working turbine as part of your learning experience and wind energy education. Your courses of study will include electronics and electrical systems equipment. Coupled with this, you will be learning about hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC’s and computer controls. At the heart of this, you will study the specific functions and operations of modern utility-scale wind turbines operated at hundreds of wind farms across the nation.
At our facility we will emphasize safety first and all of the necessary concerns that will be needed to successfully enter the wind industry. We will encourage and train you in every reasonable measure to practice these skills and realize their extreme importance for a long and satisfying career. You will be trained in tower access and expected to go up-tower for inspections, repair and general maintenance under the supervision of trained and experienced professionals. You will be trained in OSHA rules and regulations, working at height, CPR, First Aid and AED.
Examples of different courses that will be taken throughout your experience here at the MARET Center will be such class material as:
• Introduction to Wind Principles
• Wind Turbine Troubleshooting and Repair
• Hytorc Bolting and Tensioning
• DC and AC Circuits
• Programmable Logic Controllers and Computer Applications
What does this mean? The variety of courses studied here at Crowder College will enable you to seek a wide range of opportunities, not only in the wind field but several other related fields in the utility industry as well. It might surprise you to know that many well-known corporations worldwide are involved in this industry such as G.E., Siemens, Shell, BP, Westinghouse, Mitsubishi, just to name a few.
We believe that this program has a great deal of appeal, and we would be extremely pleased to have the opportunity to help you realize one of the best career decisions you’ll ever make. Come join us at Crowder College and see the bright future that lay just ahead of you.
Highland Community College
The Highland Community College Wind Turbine Technician program prepares individuals to work in the wind power energy industry. Students will complete an industry-derived curriculum as they learn about the electrical power generation industry, safety at the worksite, mechanical devices, as well as hydraulic and electrical systems. Courses take place in traditional classrooms, various lab settings on campus and in local work environments in cooperation with local wind industry business partners. Graduates enter the workforce with the skills necessary to positive and immediate impact on the industry they serve. The wind program is supported by two grants: the National Science Foundation and the TAACCT Illinois Green Economy Network.
Plymouth County Iowa (EDC)
Plymouth County, Iowa is home to the community of Le Mars, the county seat, and ten other communities. Here’s the scoop on Le Mars……it is the “Ice Cream Capital of the World”. Le Mars is home to the makers of Wells Blue Bunny Ice Cream and today more ice cream is produced by a single company in Le Mars than in any community in the world. Le Mars and all Plymouth County communities work collectively to ensure that existing businesses are growing and new businesses are welcomed. All the right ingredients exist to help business to succeed….a strategic mid-continent location, a highly accomplished workforce, an advanced utility and telecommunication infrastructure and most importantly, a “can do spirit.”
Plymouth County is located in one of the most “wind rich” regions in the United States. The wind energy industry is a key strategic growth target for Plymouth County.
Please contact us …we stand ready to assist in any way.
Sioux County
Sioux County, Iowa is one of the most vibrant economic areas in the upper Midwest. Most recent Census reports show the County population growing at almost 7% and a stable, diverse business and industry base is the major reason for the growth. Diverse manufacturers such as Coilcraft, Diamond Vogel, Kooima and Pella Windows and Doors have major operations in Sioux County communities. For more information on some of the dynamic communities in Sioux County, visit any or all of the following web sites to learn more:
City of Alton: www.altoniowa.org
City of Boyden: www.boydeniowa.net
City of Hawarden: www.cityofhawarden.com
City of Hull: www.cityofhull.org
City of Orange City: www.orangecityiowa.com
City of Rock Valley: www.cityofrockvalley.com
City of Sioux Center: www.siouxcenter.org
Winddrives LLC
Wind Drives provides high-quality, short lead-time OEM and aftermarket products and services for wind turbine drivetrains. By minimizing costly downtime and logistics costs, we’re improving the efficiency of wind turbines on wind farms across the Unites States.
Products & Services:
Gear Lube Exchange Trailers. Our new custom designed, all weather systems utilize telemetric monitoring to allow fleet or O&M sites to monitor fluid use, cleanliness level of final fill and time at sites to improve O&M asset management. Our systems are capable of level III flush, rinse and fill processes and are proven to shorten exchange times dramatically. Utilizing all hydraulic drive systems, there are no electric motors, starters or other high voltage devices. Oil is filtered and cleanliness monitored via onboard particle counter with humidity sensor. On-site training and operation is included.
OEM and replacement parts for megawatt wind turbine manufacturers including:
• Hydraulic systems
• DriAir Blanket- Water Removal and humidity control system. This permanently installed system extends gear, bearing and oil life.
• Lubrication, cooling and heating systems
• Filtration, fluid conditioning and fluid monitoring devices
• Fluid Conveyance including hose assemblies, kits, adapters and tube assemblies
• Custom manifolds, brackets and fixtures
Repairs and component upgrades:
GE 1.5 Extended life filtration upgrades, Rotor lock cylinders, Enerpac tools and pump systems, proportional valve inspection and repair, accumulators, pumps and many other items.
Contact:
Winddrives LLC
Alan Ray- General Manager
O’Brien County Iowa (EDC)
We are a private, nonprofit organization incorporated for the purpose of promoting economic development in O’Brien County.
We treat your business matters confidentially. If you are looking to start a new business or expand an existing buiness meet with us to share thoughts and ideas. We will work together to make your business ideas come to life.
We are a designated Enterprise Zone with benefits available for business development and we have Gap Financing to assist you financially with your project..
For more information please contact:
Kiana L. Johnson, Executive Director
Osceola County (EDC)
The Osceola County Economic Development Commission commenced operations on July 1, 1988. It was established as a non-profit 28E organization under Iowa law. Chapter 28E organizations are defined as the joint exercise of governmental powers with the purpose to permit local governments to make efficient use of their powers by enabling them to provide joint services and facilities with other agencies and to cooperate in other ways of mutual advantage. OCEDC is a separate entity for all legal purposes and serves each contributing unit of local government.
An intergovernmental agreement was made between Osceola County and the Cities of Ashton, Harris, Melvin, Ocheyedan and Sibley. Each of these units of local governments adopted resolutions approving and executing the constitution of the OCEDC.
The Osceola County Economic Development Commission is governed by a Board of Directors, which consists of an appointed representative from each of the six governmental entities in the County (Harris, Ocheyedan, Ashotn, Melvin, Sibley and Osceola County). These Directors serve on a voluntary basis with no remuneration and are invaluable to the achievement of the goals of the Commission.
Cincinnati Gearing Systems Inc.
Cincinnati Gearing Systems Inc. is a recognized leader in precision gear and transmission Design, Manufacture, Field Service Support and Refurbishment. More than just a gear manufacturer, CGS offers our customers over (100) years of gear design and manufacturing experience, producing high quality, cost effective, reliable products for a wide range of power transmission applications including; Automotive Drive Gearing, Diesel Engine Gearing, Military and Commercial Marine Propulsion and Turbine Power Generation Drives, Wind Energy Drive Units, Pump Drives and Expander / Compressor Drives to name a few.
Cincinnati Gearing Systems Inc. is a full service gear manufacturer offering complete, custom designed and manufacture, gear components and transmissions specifically designed to meet and or exceed your particular application requirements. All gear units are manufactured and tested to assure performance and reliability.
All major aspects of the design and manufacture including all material heat treating requirements are performed in house under strict CGS control and supervision to ensure quality and on time delivery.
Cincinnati Gearing Systems Inc. is certified to ISO-9001 and TS-16949, as well as selected classification societies.
NTT Workforce Development Institute
Keeping Wind Energy Workers Skilled in Electrical Safety and more. NTT Workforce Development Institute’s mission is to help America maintain a highly safe and proficient skilled workforce. For nearly three decades, we’ve successfully trained 1,000,000 employees at thousands of companies, including wind energy, and government agencies in locations around the world. We continually expand our curriculum of two to five-day instructor-led courses, conducted at public locations and on-site at our clients’ facilities. We offer over 60 courses within our seven disciplines:
• Electrical Safety for Wind Energy
• National Electrical Code®
• Electrical and Electronics
• Compliance
• HVAC
• Fluid Power and Mechanical Systems.
NTT partners with large multi-national wind energy companies to develop and implement cutting edge electrical qualification programs including hands-on demonstrations, custom procedures and qualification documentation specific to the wind energy industry.
NTT is the only provider that integrates instructor-led classroom training, computer-based training, training management services, electrical qualification training and workplace safety practices consulting. Our comprehensive and holistic approach to training, safety and compliance reduces workplace accidents and increases productivity.
We do more than training. We develop your skilled workforce. Our training is the best value because skilled workers learn with their hands. Employees that take our hands-on courses get to learn on their own full-sized lab equipment. Most other providers don’t have equipment – or they only provide a few sets of small prototype equipment that students must share.
• Public training courses available at sites nationwide
• On-site training at your location – on your schedule – for your production challenges
• Skill Circuit™ Online manages your training and helps employees retain knowledge
• Electrical Qualification Training helps companies produce qualified electrical workers
• NTT Professional Services consults with clients to develop custom training and compliance programs
Call us, 800.922.2820 or visit our website, www.nttinc.com/wind to find out more about our instructors, classes and dates.
Cherokee County Iowa Area (EDC)
Welcome to Cherokee County!
Located in the northwest quadrant of Iowa, Cherokee County sits in the midst of the richest farmland in North America. A highly productive agriculture sector is the foundation of our diversified economy. Cherokee County not only is a leader in the production of crops and livestock, it’s home to ethanol plants and wind farms, a large number of manufacturing firms, food processing and a variety of construction companies. Cherokee County is also the location of a large grocery distribution center.
The communities of Cherokee County maintain our small town values, but offer cultural opportunities with community theaters, a symphony orchestra, and museums. A jazz and blues music festival, community celebrations and the annual rodeo are just a few of the amenities our residents enjoy.
Health care and education have always been a priority. Our hospital provides state-of-the-art medical care, clinical care and public health facilities. Several private practices can be found throughout the county as well as dentists, optometrists and a wide range of other health and well-being facilities.
Four public school districts serve the students of our county. Providing a comprehensive educational experience for our children, the county’s graduation rate average of 96.1% is testimony to the quality of our teachers and the dedication of our students.
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To learn more about Cherokee County and what it has to offer, please continue to peruse our site or contact our office – Cherokee Area Economic Development, 712-225-5739 – with any questions.
Northwest Iowa Development
Northwest Iowa Development is a six county economic development partnership that borders the states of Nebraska, South Dakota and Minnesota. The six Iowa partner counties are Cherokee, Lyon, O’Brien, Osceola, Plymouth and Sioux. The region boasts a population of over 102,000. The area offers access to an excellent 4 lane highway transportation network. The 4 lane Highway 60-75 Expressway and Highway 20 bisect the region and provide connectivity to Interstates 29, 90, 80 and 35, an east-west-north-south strategically located economic region.
In addition, Northwest Iowa is rich with wind energy resources with the highest wind speed capacity in the entire state of Iowa. The region is home to well known company operations such as Staples, Tyson, Novartis, Wells, and Diamond Vogel. Workforce training and technical education programs are available from 2 outstanding community colleges. Northwest Iowa will deliver Connectivity and Opportunity Beyond Expectations.
