Hire graduates from STL USA's WindStart program
Are you an employer in wind? Talk to us about how to take advantage of the WIndStart program.
Take on new hires with a complete range of industry certifications (GWO, NFPA 70E).
Save $1,000's in recruiting and training fees.
Take on new hires with a complete range of industry certifications (GWO, NFPA 70E).
Save $1,000's in recruiting and training fees.
Train Better,
Work Safer.
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About WINDSTART FOR EMPLOYERS
Solving Wind's biggest challenge
Hire via the talent pool
- All WindStart graduates resumes are fed into the talent pool where they can be accessed by employers, to vet, interview and make offers
- One-off hiring and unlimited monthly access options
On the job training
- Pre-vet candidates via on-the-job training
- Options to hire
- Significant savings on training and hiring fees
Student sponsorship
- Send new hires to state-funded training before they commence employment.
- Tailor training to your specific needs
- Big savings on training and hiring
Meet employment challenges head on
WindStart trains students coming into wind energy with transferable skills. The program teaches a basic overview of the main wind turbine. elements. Plus, all students receive the full suite of GWO accreditations required to work in the sector.
Employers have the opportunity to vet candidates passing through the program, can offer on-the-job training, and have the option to hire.
Make WindStart part of your hiring process.
Hiring and training are 2 of the biggest expenses employers face as the wind energy sector grows.
By integrating WindStart into hiring programs employers can take advantage of state funding support to reduce training costs by up to 60%. The flexibility built into the WindStart program means those employers can also shape what training students receive to further reduce costs and time spent on in-house training.
windSTART COURSES COVER THE FOLLOWING AREAS
3 week accreditation course
- GWO – Basic Safety, Basic Technical, plus elective (Advanced Rescue and BTT Installation, or Control of Hazardous Energy and BTT Installation)
- NFPA 70E Low and High Voltage
- Free access to WindTech.careers job portal
4 week accreditation + technical course
- All of the above, plus
- 5 day technical introduction to wind turbines (Schematics, Troubleshoot, Motor controls, DMM, AC/DC basics)
WHY SAFETY TECHNOLOGY USA?
Unrivalled experience
- 25+ years global experience teaching wind technicians
- Skilled instructors with a minimum 5+ years in the field
Industry certification
- Premier Global Wind Organisation (GWO) training center
- Certified for a variety of industry must have qualification such as NFPA 70E
Industry relationships
- 100+ industry customers use STL USA training
- Unrivalled connections throughout the wind indutry
- Dedicated careers division WindTech.careers
High quality faciltiies
- Multiple classrooms and workshops
- State-of-the-art wind components, tools, and equipment
- Climbing tower, advanced rescue facilities and more
the fast track into wind
Courses designed specifically for those looking to get into the wind industry, built directly on employers requirements
Why stl usa?
Train better, work safer.
Customers choose STL USA because we live by our mantra:
Train better, work safer.
Over the past 8 years we have trained over 3,000 technicians working closely with clients such as RWE, Siemens Gamesa, GE, and many more.
Extensive Course Programs
GWO BST, ART, BTT
NFPA 70E
Technical Training
Trained
Professionals
Extensive field experience
1,000s of hours of teaching
Highly qualified trainers
Course Materials
High-quality support materials
“The technicians all agree that the trainers were well informed and very willing to stop to answer questions throughout the day. We are very excited to have found a great resource with a facility in Iowa. We look forward to working with you again soon and to visit or train at your facility. Please tell the trainers ‘Great Job!'”
– Siemens Gamesa