1. Know What's Up. Learn about what is happening in the wind energy sector today. Important areas to cover include the basics of wind energy, politics, and current issues and trends. Windustry provides overview pages of these areas as well as a News and Events section.

To help you start your search, we have listed various outlets and specific places that post job listings within the wind energy sector.

Company Web Sites

Windustry's online directory of Wind Energy Companies provides listings searchable by area of specialization. You should look for Employment Opportunities on the company web sites.

A common question is how to find a job in the wind energy industry through networking. Networking is probably one of the best ways to learn more about the industry and its players and a great way to get involved in the wind energy sector. 

Yes. Although a significant amount of jobs in wind require specialization, there are some options if you are not interested in going back to school.

There are a number of degree and certificate programs currently available or being developed. If you are serious about joining the wind energy community, attending specialized schooling will help you fine tune your skills and hopefully lead you to a job.

Programs include:

While many of the jobs listed above do not require specific “wind energy” degrees,” there are some that call for special training. Some people go to college for traditional degrees in the following, and then specialize in wind on their own accord:

Similar to any other industry, there are many different occupations necessary to keep the industry thriving. The major sectors include: