Nunez Offers GWO Workforce Certification Trainings

An instructor demonstrates climbing safety procedures for Nunez Wind Energy Technology students.

Nunez instructor Don Mieger demonstrates safety techniques for students in the Wind Energy Technology program. Nunez will offer several Global Wind Organisation workforce safety certification trainings in September and October.

Nunez Community College in Chalmette will offer several workforce safety certification trainings sanctioned by the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) this September and October.

GWO certifications are the worldwide industry standard in wind energy production. Nunez instructors certified by the GWO to train workers will lead four training courses:

  • GWO Enhanced First Aid Training, Sept. 8-Sept. 10, $640
  • GWO Advanced Rescue Training, Sept. 15-Sept. 17, $655
  • GWO Basic Safety Training, Sept. 29-Oct. 3, $853
  • GWO Advanced Rescue Training, Oct. 6-Oct. 8, $655

Financial aid may be available for students through Louisiana’s MJ Foster Promise Program. Visit mjfosterpromise.com for more information.

Students interested in taking GWO workforce certification training at Nunez can begin the registration process by submitting a Workforce Inquiry Form at Nunez.edu/Workforce. For more details on the training, students may call 504-278-6410 or email [email protected].

Employers are also welcome to schedule special group courses on dates other than those listed. Please contact Nunez’s Sustainable Energy Career Academy at the phone and email listed above to schedule a group training.