Introduction to Technology ©2005

Chapter 4: Energy and Power for Technology

Career: Wind Farm Manager

Directions: Look up the career in the Occupational Outlook Handbook and fill out the following:


1.		Nature of the Work. What does a person in this career do?



2.		Education and Training. What is the minimum education or training needed for this career?



3.		Employment. How many people have this career? In what fields do they work?



4.		Working Conditions. What are the working conditions for this career?



5.		Earnings. What is the median salary? (If median salary is not available, list the median hourly earnings instead.)



6.		Further Learning. Chapter 4 gives tips on being responsible. Make a list of responsibilities you have, both inside and outside the classroom. Now compare your list with people you know and give reasons why certain responsibilities differ. Do you think you have some of the same responsibilities as a wind farm manager?