This training program and certificate is offered to any adult on Martha’s Vineyard interested in a career in applied wind technology, “green energy,” renewable energy and engineering. It is also offered to MVRHS students as part of a 29 college-credit Certificate Program.

This certificate prepares students as technicians for the offshore wind power industry. Students learn aspects of applied technology such as electrical machinery, fluid systems, materials science and gain hands-on experience with assembly, installation, operation and maintenance of wind power systems.

Graduates can work as turbine and foundation installers and operation and maintenance (O&M) technicians in the land-based or offshore wind industry or in a variety of marine trades professions at the technical level.