Welcome to Northwest Renewable Energy Institute!
Are you ready to get your career started? Complete Your Training at Northwest Renewable Energy Institute in Only 6 Months!
Do you want to start a career in the renewable energy industry? Northwest Renewable Energy Institute is the perfect place to begin your future with our Wind Turbine Technician Training Program. Get the skills, training, and certifications you need to enter the job market in as little as 6 months. Our Career Services team will help you get started and apply for jobs across the country and worldwide.
NWREI’s training program prepares and awards students the certifications required for employment in the green technology industry. Students must pass the practical exam to be awarded the certifications. Our program encompasses the necessary book-work, certification, and hands-on training for wind turbine technicians.
An exciting future is ahead of you! NWREI is here to help you get started!
“Our goal is to provide the technical training you need to start your career in the renewable energy industry.”
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KOIN’s Everyday Northwest came out to Northwest Renewable Energy Institute to learn more about our Wind Turbine Technician Program
–Nov 3, 2022

CURRICULUM SHAPED BY EXPERTS

6 MONTH FOCUSED PROGRAM

AFFORDABLE TUITION

SMALL CLASS SIZES FOR INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION

CLASSES START FREQUENTLY

FINANCIAL AID OPTIONS

STUDENT HOUSING

HANDS-ON, REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE

HIGH QUALITY TEACHING
Our Mission and Philosophy
The mission of Northwest Renewable Energy Institute (NWREI) is to provide the technical training, coaching, mentoring, and encouragement for our students to be safe and successful in their new career.
Our teaching philosophy is based on the belief that students succeed when their career training focuses on current-industry best-practices alongside skill building. With learning from engaging and supportive instructors, our students develop safe and productive work habits. Our training emphasizes the importance of soft skills and professionalism. Finally, our Wind Turbine Technician Training Program heavily incorporates theory supported by ample hands-on practice.
40 Years of Experience
NWREI is a part of International Air and Hospitality Academy’s family of technical schools. We have been providing quality career training to our students since 1979. International Air and Hospitality Academy is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

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Certifications

HYTORC Bolting Certification
With the completion of a written exam and hands-on demonstration of proficiency, students will earn this certification.

Work at Height Safe Access & Rescue
This essential certification is awarded by ENSA North America, the leading authority on work-at-height safety and rescue training. This certification demonstrates proficiency using personal safety and rescue equipment such as lanyards, fall arrest harnesses, positioning equipment, and more..

Medic First Aid/CPR/AED
Students must perform all required medic first aid, CPR, and AED skills completely and without assistance in order to earn this certification.

OSHA 10
To earn this certification, students must demonstrate an understanding of OSHA policies, procedures, and standards. Furthermore, students must demonstrate general industry safety principles including crane safety, power tool safety, and lockout-tagout.
For more information about the certifications awarded during your 6 months at REI, please see our Program Page.
Just wanted to extend my gratitude to NWREI for getting me in the door of the wind industry. I made the right decision to go this route. I had a great time at the school. Here’s are couple pictures from where I’m at now.
—Levi S.
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