Journalist Sarah Garland is shedding some light on what may be the next big job rush, wind turbine technicians. With the growth of alternative energy, this has proven to be a huge sector for growth and opportunity. The small town of Bruni, Texas is launching what may be the nation’s first wind turbine technician program for its high school students. This will allow high students to complete credits towards an associate degree in wind, which they can finish up at local technical colleges after graduating high school. In a small town without many opportunities, this could prove to be a life changing course for the youth here. “We’re giving them opportunities” said Robert Marshall, Webb’s school board president.
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