Texas State Technical College

TSTC is a non-profit, state sponsored educational system that is composed of 4 systems with a total of 7 campuses across the state of Texas. We are recognized as a pioneer in the field of online, Wind Energy training. And being a state-sponsored educator, our tuition is affordable and unbeatable when compared to private and corporate educators.

Our training is only strengthened by ties with wind industry leaders such as Florida Power and Light (FPL) and Mitsubishi Power Systems.

Certificate Level 1

To many individuals, the quickest route possible to employment is generally best. For this reason, TSTC has created a 6 month certificate program that is geared towards creating competent and safe entry-level technicians.

Certificate Level 2

A second level certificate is currently in the planning stages with a rough start data of Fall 2009. Please check back frequently for more information.

Associates

Texas State Technical College is one of only a handful of colleges across the United States, who offer a full degree in Wind Energy. Our two year program is designed to prime the student not only for technical work but also for a future in management.

Dual Credit

High school is where interest in career options first appears. TSTC has a well established relationship with local high schools and offers college level courses for college level credit at the high school level. It is our hope to offer our wind courses at the high school level in the near future.

New options in planning.

TSTC is currently developing outlines for more specialized certificates and options for the near future. Keep a close eye on this site for further details.
In addition, to provide additional flexibility to students, TSTC is partnering with community colleges across Texas to help establish a unified curriculum for wind technicians. To assist those who plan to take their education a step higher, TSTC has partnered with Texas Tech University so that students who have completed a two year degree in wind energy can carry their credit forward and apply it to a four year degree.

TSTC turbine online

The new TSTC wind turbine is online and operational at the Highlands. The turbine, built through a joint venture with the city of Sweetwater, is experimental and is the first of its kind in the world. The turbine will play a key role in the Associates program at TSTC. See its construction here.

Second series to start soon!

The second group of students to pass through the TSTC Wind Certificate training is set to in January 2009.
The first group of students consisted primarily of industry technicians and representatives and we received a good deal of feedback on our curriculum that will only serve to benefit future groups.