Wind Energy Project Managers

Learn more about wind energy by reading magazines such as Windpower Monthly (https://www.windpowermonthly.com) and Wind Systems (https://www.windsystemsmag.com). A part-time or summer job in a company that offers wind energy project management services is a good way to find out what project managers do while making valuable connections in the field. You can also conduct an information interview with a project manager to learn how they got into the profession and what steps they can recommend to you. Suggested interview questions include: What made you want to enter this career? What do you like most and least about your job? How did you train for this field? What are some key skills for success? What advice would you give to young people about preparing for the field and being successful on the job? How will advances in technology change the field? Perhaps you could even job-shadow a project mnanager to learn even more about the field. Ask your school's career services office for help with setting up these exploration opportunities.