What is full-service training for wind technicians?
Full-service training for wind technicians, all you need to know. The industry is heavily focused on technician certification right now as standards such as GWO are adopted across the sector. However certification is simply a pass to get through the door, what comes next is what defines the success of a technician in the role. […]
STL USA Fall onsite GWO training program – get your site on the list?
Onsite visits and locations for 2024 The STL USA fall onsite GWO training program is taking shape as we plan our visits through until Christmas. Each year STL USA trains 100s of wind technicians onsite, as this saves employers both time and money. The schedule fills up very quickly, as compnies are keen to get […]
ANNOUNCEMENT – STL USA partners with Kito Crosby
STL USA is proud to announce yet another world-class partner, Kito Crosby Kito Crosby is a leading manufacturer and supplier of lifting and rigging equipment. They produce a comprehensive range of Crosby-branded products including shackles, hooks, wire rope clips, lifting clamps, turnbuckles, blocks, and sheaves, as well as customized lifting solutions. These products are critical […]
What makes good wind technician training great?
What makes a good training provider great? Recent years have seen a massive boom in the wind energy sector here in the US, around 130% increase in the last ten years alone. With this, we have seen a large number of training providers rapidly enter the space. With the demand for workers in the sector, […]
Top 5 things we wish we’d known early on as a wind technician
Thinking of starting a career as a Wind Technician? Here’s 5 things our trainers wish they’d known in the early days. We know hindsight is a wonderful thing, but without a time machine, there’s little we can do to change the past. But we can learn from other people and their experiences. If you’re starting […]
GWO on-site training packages
A complete range of on-site training solutions for wind technicians. As the requirements for training for increased in line with the industry growth in the USA OEM, sowners and ISPs are increasingly looking to more cost efficient models to support the development of their workforse. Onsite GWO training courses are a great way to reduce […]
The changing face of the wind technician
The Evolving Role of Wind Technicians in the Renewable Energy Landscape As renewable energies have moved from the fringes to the mainstream of global energy production, the role of wind technicians has evolved significantly. Once considered a niche job, the position of a wind technician is now a cornerstone of the burgeoning wind energy industry. […]
The wind industry – where are we now and what does the future look like?
The US wind industry is growing rapidly, so what do we need to consider to ensure a robust future? The wind industry in the United States has experienced significant growth and development over the past few decades. Here is a summary of its current state: Growth and Capacity Installed Capacity: As of 2023, the U.S. […]
The future of wind – why GWO certification is just the start.
GWO training providers are increasing in number rapidly. But GWO certification is just the start? GWO (Global Wind Organisation) certification refers to a set of standardized training programs and certificates designed for professionals working in the wind energy industry. The certification is provided by the Global Wind Organisation, an industry-led body established by wind turbine […]
WindStart for employers – Hiring new wind technicians
HIRING AND TRAINING FOR EMPLOYERS Hiring new wind technicians is one of the biggest challenges we face in the USA both now and into the future. There is huge growth potential in the wind industry but to achieve it we need to dramatically expand the workforce. Unfortunately hiring new wind technicians is also time consuming […]