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Global Wind Organisation names Universal Technical Institute's 7-month Programs first in the U.S. to integrate wind energy training, earns global recognition

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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PHOENIX, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute, the transportation, skilled trades and energy education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. today announced that its MIAT College of Technology-Canton (Mich.), UTI-Rancho Cucamonga (Calif.), and UTI-Lisle (Ill.) campuses are the first in the United States to earn Certified Training Center status from the Global Wind Organisation (GWO). GWO's Basic Safety Training certification is now embedded in the three campuses' Wind Turbine Technician programs.

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  • GWO's Basic Safety Training certification is now embedded in the three campuses' Wind Turbine Technician programs .
  • The certification was achieved as part of an agreement with 3t (previously 3t Energy Group) that was announced in 2023.
  • GWO is a non-profit body founded by wind turbine manufacturers and owners that aims to achieve an injury-free work environment.
  • "We look forward to continuing our successful relationship with 3t to achieve GWO training center certification at our other campuses."

Ørsted Proposes New Rhode Island Offshore Wind Farm to Power Ocean State’s Blue Economy and Clean Energy Future

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Ørsted’s proposed 1,184-megawatt (MW) Starboard Wind project would deliver clean and reliable offshore wind energy at stable and affordable pricing for Rhode Island homeowners and businesses for decades.

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  • Ørsted’s proposed 1,184-megawatt (MW) Starboard Wind project would deliver clean and reliable offshore wind energy at stable and affordable pricing for Rhode Island homeowners and businesses for decades.
  • Ørsted and Eversource are currently constructing Revolution Wind, Rhode Island’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm.
  • Revolution Wind will deliver 400 megawatts of clean, affordable offshore wind power to nearly 200,000 Rhode Island homes.
  • Invested $1 million to establish a training partnership with the Community College of Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Rhode Island Commerce, the Rhode Island Building and Construction Trades Council and Building Futures.

Great-West Lifeco President and CEO Paul Mahon to speak at the National Bank Financial Services Conference

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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WINNIPEG MB, March 20, 2024 /CNW/ - Great-West Lifeco (TSX: GWO) announced today that Paul Mahon, President and Chief Executive Officer, Great-West Lifeco, will speak at the National Bank 22nd Annual Financial Services Conference on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

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  • WINNIPEG MB, March 20, 2024 /CNW/ - Great-West Lifeco (TSX: GWO) announced today that Paul Mahon, President and Chief Executive Officer, Great-West Lifeco, will speak at the National Bank 22nd Annual Financial Services Conference on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
  • The live webcast will be available and later archived in News and Events of Great-West Lifeco's website.
  • Great-West Lifeco is a Canadian headquartered, international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management and reinsurance businesses.
  • We operate in Canada, the United States and Europe under the brands Canada Life, Empower, and Irish Life.

Chapman Construction Group Awarded and Underway with Installation of 800MW Vineyard Wind 1 Project's Electrical Service Platform

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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SANDWICH, Mass., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chapman Construction Group, Inc. (CCGI), based in Sandwich, MA, has been awarded and is underway with construction operations associated with the completion of offshore construction, installation and commissioning of the 800MW Vineyard Wind 1 project's electrical service platform (ESP). The wind farm will be located approximately 14 miles southeast of Martha's Vineyard and 35 miles off the Cape Cod peninsula. CCGI is working as a labor consultant and subcontractor with Tier 1 EPCI contractors Semco Maritime and Bladt Industries in the construction of the substation. The electrical service platform will provide electrical power generated from the Vineyard Wind project, which will be comprised of an array of 62 wind turbine generators to be installed on monopiles in water depths ranging from 121 to 181 feet in the Atlantic Ocean.

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  • The electrical service platform will provide electrical power generated from the Vineyard Wind project, which will be comprised of an array of 62 wind turbine generators to be installed on monopiles in water depths ranging from 121 to 181 feet in the Atlantic Ocean.
  • The wind energy project's 3,200-ton electrical service platform was transported via ship to the offshore Vineyard Wind 1 site from Denmark, where the headquarters of EPC partners Semco Maritime and Bladt Industries are located.
  • With an 800MW capacity, Vineyard Wind 1 is expected to meet the electrical demands of more than 400,000 homes and businesses in Massachusetts.
  • Chapman Construction Group, Inc. is a WBE, DBE, and Veteran-owned electrical contracting and general contracting company based in Sandwich, Massachusetts.

Avangrid Breaks Ground on National Training Center

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Alternative Energy, Energy, Other Energy, GWO, AGR, Climate, Life, Virtual reality, Certification, NTC, Farm, Environment, Wind, Renewable energy

Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it has begun construction on its National Training Center (NTC).

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  • Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it has begun construction on its National Training Center (NTC).
  • “We are incredibly proud to see this project come to life and take our training capabilities to the next level,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • “This facility will be a differentiator for our company by speeding up the training and onboarding of our new hires while boosting the proficiency of current employees.
  • Avangrid is adding to this uniqueness with the development of and investment in the NTC,” said Joe Dabulskis, Sherman County Judge.

System One Renewable Energy Training Center Celebrates its One Year Anniversary

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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HOUSTON, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- System One, a leader in specialized outsourced services and workforce solutions, is excited to recognize the first anniversary of its Renewable Energy Training Center (RETC). The fully functioning, 5-star rated, training facility provides a Global Wind Organisation (GWO) certified curriculum and additional specialized training focused on delivering qualified technicians for wind and solar projects across the US and Canada.

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  • System One, a leader in specialized outsourced services and workforce solutions, is excited to recognize the first anniversary of its Renewable Energy Training Center (RETC).
  • HOUSTON, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- System One, a leader in specialized outsourced services and workforce solutions, is excited to recognize the first anniversary of its Renewable Energy Training Center (RETC).
  • Located in Houston, TX, the System One RETC is dedicated to enhancing the quality of renewable energy education, marking a substantial progression in both training and workforce development within this sector.
  • It has successfully aligned program participants with System One's existing renewable energy clients, effectively addressing the requirements of ongoing renewable energy projects managed by System One.

Northwest Renewable Energy Institute Unveils Advanced ENSA-Endorsed Climbing Tower: Elevating Wind Energy Technician Training to New Heights

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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VANCOUVER, Wash., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Northwest Renewable Energy Institute (NWREI) unveils its innovative satellite campus located on Fruit Valley Road.

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  • VANCOUVER, Wash., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Northwest Renewable Energy Institute (NWREI) unveils its innovative satellite campus located on Fruit Valley Road.
  • The offsite campus, characterized by its new equipment and infrastructure, epitomizes the future of wind turbine and telecom technician training.
  • DJ Schmidt, president of the International Air & Hospitality Academy, encapsulated this sentiment, stating, "We are pioneering the future of renewable energy.
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    SOURCE Northwest Renewable Energy Institute, a division of International Air & Hospitality Academy

Pearce Renewables Achieves Independent Authorized GWO Training Provider Status

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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TEHACHAPI, Calif., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearce Renewables, a leading name in the renewable energy sector, is thrilled to announce that it has officially become an independent authorized Global Wind Organization (GWO) training provider.

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  • TEHACHAPI, Calif., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearce Renewables, a leading name in the renewable energy sector, is thrilled to announce that it has officially become an independent authorized Global Wind Organization (GWO) training provider.
  • With over three years of experience as a GWO provider, Pearce Renewables has successfully met all requirements, paving the way for expansion and enhanced training offerings.
  • "We are immensely proud of our Learning & Development team's dedication and hard work in achieving independent authorized GWO training provider status," said Travis Dees, VP of Operations at Pearce Renewables.
  • The achievement of independent authorized GWO training provider status marks a significant milestone for Pearce Renewables as it continues to drive innovation and promote the highest standards of safety and proficiency in the renewable energy industry.

Opis Renewables and GRS Wind Services Join Forces to Provide Superior Wind Energy Training

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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CHICAGO, and RENSSELAER, N.Y., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing the tremendous demand for skilled wind turbine technicians, magnified by the incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Opis Renewables, a leading clean energy O&M training company, has partnered with GRS Wind Services LLC, a noted provider of wind turbine technical training services. Together, these companies will offer the broadest and deepest technical education available and set the standard for wind-power technicians.

Key Points: 
  • "We're thrilled to join forces with Opis Renewables to meet a growing demand as the country continues to adopt wind power generation.
  • Our newly combined training platform includes a number of superior wind turbine technical training courses.
  • Professional training opportunities include the Global Wind Organisation's (GWO) Basic Safety Training, Basic Technical Training, Advanced Rescue Training and Control of Hazardous Energies.
  • Opis Renewables' training center is conveniently located near Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, with turnkey concierge housing and transportation available.

Maine Community College System, Maine Maritime Academy and Diamond Offshore Wind Announce Training Partnership

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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PRESQUE ISLE, Maine and CASTINE, Maine and BUCKSPORT, Maine, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, July 18th, leaders from the Maine Community College System (MCCS), Maine Maritime Academy (MMA), and Diamond Offshore Wind announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) committing to a partnership that will map out workforce needs of the offshore wind industry in Maine and support the development of offshore wind technicians and other skilled workers. Leaders from the institutions participated in roundtable discussion at MMA's Center for Professional Mariner Development to discuss a joint initiative to "marinize" Maine's workforce to service future offshore wind farms. This agreement marks the first collaboration of its kind in Maine.

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  • PRESQUE ISLE, Maine and CASTINE, Maine and BUCKSPORT, Maine, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, July 18th, leaders from the Maine Community College System (MCCS), Maine Maritime Academy (MMA), and Diamond Offshore Wind announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) committing to a partnership that will map out workforce needs of the offshore wind industry in Maine and support the development of offshore wind technicians and other skilled workers.
  • We are looking forward to this partnership with the Maine Community College system and Diamond Offshore Wind."
  • "Offshore wind will create jobs and a new industry for Maine," said Chris Wissemann, CEO of Diamond Offshore Wind.
  • "We are pleased to be partnering with Maine Maritime Academy and Northern Maine Community College to support training that will provide Mainers with skills that will be in demand for decades to come.