This document summarizes the Wind Energy Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program at Cloud County Community College. The 2-year program has a 100% job placement rate and prepares students for in-demand careers in wind energy with starting salaries between $45,000-$60,000. Students learn electrical theory, mechanical systems, substation and voltage regulation, and can earn certificates in their freshman year. The program includes hands-on learning opportunities such as an on-campus wind turbine and internships. Graduates qualify for positions as wind technicians, lead technicians, and management roles at wind farms across Kansas and beyond.
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1. CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
WIND ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
Associate of Applied
Science two year
degree100%
placement rate.
Overtime is available
and will signi鐃icantly
increase earnings.
Traveling Wind Techs
earn $8,000-$10,000
more annually.
One year of experience
and additional training
Wind Techs can advance
to Lead Tech after a year
or two, with an increase
in salary. Overtime
is available and will
signi鐃icantly increase
earnings.
High School
Diploma
or GED
is available and will
signi鐃icantly increase
earnings.
Wind Tech I
$45,000 - $60,000
+ bene鍖ts
Manager
$75,000 - $150,000
+ bene鍖ts
Wind Lead Tech
$60,000 - $72,000
+ bene鍖ts
Additional on-the-job training
Lead Techs can advance to
Management positions quickly
with all the new wind farms
being built. Those with an
Associate or Bachelors Degree
will have 鐃irst priority.
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2. Why Choose Wind Energy Technology at CCCC?
Kansas ranks 2nd in the nation for potential energy production from wind.
Only college in Kansas approved to offer Associate of Applied Science degree in Wind Energy Technology.
One of only 7 colleges in the entire nation to earn the AWEA Seal of Approval.
One of the 鍖rst colleges in the nation to offer a comprehensive Blade Repair program, complete with a state of the art
Composite Lab.
As part of the Substation Technician program, the college has a Substation Training Lab, the only one of its kind in the
United States.
Operating wind farm on campus that powers the colleges geothermal HVAC system and also provides
valuable 鍖eld and safety training for the students.
Paid internships provided through partnerships with many leading companies in the industry.
Wind EnergyTechnology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Cloud County Community College
Concordia Geary County Online & Outreach
800.729.5101 www.cloud.edu
Cloud County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or ancestry in
admission to, access to, treatment of, or employment in, its programs and activities.
Freshman YearWind Energy Certificate is Earned
1st Semester Hrs. 2nd Semester Hrs.
MA110 Intermediate Algebra 3 WE230 Substation & Voltage Regulation 3
CS155 Networking & Computer Tech. 3 WE120 Hydraulics 3
WE100 Introduction to Wind Energy 3 WE210 Electronics 3
WE110 Electrical Theory 3 WE225 Motors, Generators, & PLCs 3
WE150 Mechanical Systems 3 WE265 Field Training & Project Op. 3
CM101 English Composition I 3 WE280 WET Internship (optional) 4
SS100 College Skills 1
Total 19 Total 19
Sophomore YearAAS Degree is Earned
1st Semester Hrs. 2nd Semester Hrs.
CM115 Public Speaking 3 Humanities Course - SS122 History I
or equivalent elective 3
SC107 Meteorology w/Lab 4 SS101 General Psychology 3
SC109 Applied Physics 3 WE105 Employability Skills, Safety,
& Blueprint Reading 3
WE255 Airfoils and Composite Repair 3 WE250 Data Acq. & Communications 3
WE270 Transformer Theory 3 WE260 Wind Turbine Siting 3
Total 16 Total 15