Bootcamp

WIND INSTITUTE TECHNICAL BOOTCAMP @ NJIT

December 9 - 10, 2024
Agile Strategy Lab, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, USA
 
Wind Institute NJEDA
Education and Training

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (registration is free of cost)

Welcome Messages:

"It's my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to the New Jersey Offshore Wind Bootcamp Training Winter Session. This program embodies our commitment to building a skilled workforce for the future of offshore wind in New Jersey. I know this will be a valuable training for all participants." Jen Becker, Executive Vice President, Clean Energy and Workforce Innovation, New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)

Jen Becker

Bootcamp Overview:

Day 1:

  • Opening Keynote from NJ Economic Development Authority
  • Course 1: Offshore Wind Farm Overview
  • Course 2: Generation
  • Course 3: Offshore Transmission
  • Course 4: Onshore Transmission and Construction

Day 2: 

  • Opening Keynote from NJ Board of Public Utilities
  • Presentation on the Participation of Minority and Underrepresented Engineers in Wind Energy
  • Course 5: Community and Environmental Management
  • Course 6: Offshore Wind Farm Project Management
  • Course 7: Energy Storage System for Renewable
  • Course 8: Grid Interconnection and Integration
  • Take-Home Online Examination (Multiple-Choice Questions)
 
Christine Guhl-Sadovy (NJBPU)

Bootcamp Objective:

This 2-day offshore wind training bootcamp is for students and professionals with engineering or physical science backgrounds who are interested in starting or upskilling their career in the offshore wind industry. Through intensive training, the bootcamp aims to cover the technical aspects of offshore wind farm development, including environmental impact assessments, energy generation, transmission, grid integration, energy storage systems, and more! This bootcamp training will issue a certificate of completion from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and the opportunity to claim 14 Professional Development Hours (PDH) after successful completion of the online examination (multiple-choice questions) at the end of the bootcamp. 
 

Target Audience:

There are no formal prerequisite courses, but participants are encouraged to have a foundational understanding of engineering or physical sciences, preferably at a college or advanced-placement level. The bootcamp aims to provide a short-term, rigorous, fast-paced, and focused fundamental training to help practicing engineers, researchers, and graduates to be well-prepared for the new field of offshore wind energy.

Download the full Bootcamp Agenda at the link here

 

Speakers (Eight New Speakers Will Join This Year!)

Bootcamp Speakers

Acknowledgment of Industry Technical Support: 

Important Notice:

1. Event will start at 8:30am. Breakfast, lunch, and refreshment will be provided. Please come early to have breakfast and network.

2. Free WIFI (https://ist.njit.edu/connecting-njitguest): Use "NJITguest". NO password is needed. Click the "Request Guest ID" link and provide email and SMS phone number. You will receive an email and text message with your guest account credentials.  Enter your Guest ID and password and click “Guest Sign On.” Note: Guest ID is only active for 24 hours.

3. Course materials: The ppt slides will be provided online through the portal where you did the registration. 

4. PDH and Completion Certificate: On the 2nd day of the Bootcamp (10 Dec) after all the courses, there will be an online examination (multiple-choice questions) and an online survey. After completing them, you will receive the electronic PDH and Completion Certificate.

5. Laptop/Smart phone: You will need your smart phone or better your laptop (bigger screen) to access the course ppt slides, do the online examination and online survey.

6. Business cards/Resume: You may bring along your business cards and resume to network with the instructors, panelists, and speakers from the offshore wind industry.

7. Check-in: Participants please check in at the desk on both days by signing on the attendance sheet.

8. Badges: For speakers, instructors, and panelists, we have badges prepared for you at the Check-in desk.

 

Parking and Walking Directions:

NJIT Parking Deck, 154 Summit St, Newark, NJ 07102. The entrance is left up. The exit gate opens up automatically. 

Direction

Bootcamp Co-Directors:

Bootcamp Co-Directors

For inquiries or collaboration regardintg the Bootcamp, please contact Prof. Philip Pong (philp.pong@njit.edu).

 

Interested in Pursuing Further Study in Wind Power?

MS Power and Energy Systems (Specializations: Power Systems, Smar Grid, Wind Power)

Graduate Certificate in Wind Power System Operation and Maintenance (Scholarships and Assistantships sponsored by NJEDA are available)

Graduate Certificate in Wind Power Management (Scholarships and Assistantships sponsored by NJEDA are available)

Inquiries: windpower@njit.edu