Lately, you’ve probably heard a lot about “green” career paths. But what are some of the more specific job titles that are out there, just waiting to be discovered?

How about: “wind turbine technician.” If you previously thought green and energy-efficient jobs were limited to residential or commercial construction, think again! Thanks to some exciting technological advances, some of today’s newest, fastest-growing green career tracks are in wind turbine installation, repair and maintenance.

Every day, new wind turbines are being installed all around the world. A recent report by the U.S. Department of Energy even estimates that by the year 2030, wind turbines could supply up to 20 percent of the entire nation’s electricity. Though the wind turbine industry may have been limited to just a few states several years ago, today, wind turbines now operate in 34 states across the United States.

Interested in harvesting the power of wind to help improve your career? The first step is finding the right schools that can help you learn the skills you’ll need to be a part of the wind turbine industry.

Pinnacle Career Institute’s Wind Turbine program is just one of many up-and-coming green energy degree and certificate programs. Want to learn more about this program and others like it? Career Explorer can help you search for the programs that interest you and find the schools in your area that offer these programs. Start searching now!