Community College Educates New Employees For Wind Turbine Industry
Duration: 6:40
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Program: Market to Market #3329
Broadcast Date: Mar. 21, 2008 -
Collection: Climate Change
The Wind Energy and Turbine Technology Program, 2-year program at Iowa Lakes Community College, is turning out graduates ready for the work force.
Tags:Post Date: March 21, 2008
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