NEWS & EVENTS:
the wind academy attend jdr networking luncH
23 September 2025
Managing Director, Geoff Briggs, and Group Business Manager, Olly Hassan, attended the JDR Networking Lunch at Energy Central Learning Hub at Port of Blyth.
Key representatives from JDR discussed the offshore wind supply chain, their current developments and market position
The day was successful with insights being provided into the latest industry trends, alongside discussions to identify how The Wind Academy can provide technical training support and resourcing to existing and any prospective clients.
New entrant secures first project offshore
12 September 2025
We are delighted to share the news that previous learner Kyle Davis has been on his first offshore project, working as an Electrical Technician on Gemini WindPark.
This exciting opportunity is a result of Kyle’s persistent dedication and excellent commitment to undertaking the necessary training and gaining the all important industry connections.
Kyle’s story and pathway into the industry can act as a clear blueprint for those new entrants desiring a switch into our exciting sector.
Speaking on his time training at The Wind Academy, Kyle commented
“The Wind Academy has been a game-changer for me. From my first enquiry to completing multiple courses, the team have been supportive, professional, and genuinely encouraging throughout.
I’m hugely grateful to The Wind Academy for the training, support, and encouragement that helped me take this leap into a career I already feel at home in.”
TWA GLOBAL RESOURCING - ONLINE LAUNCH
11 September 2025
The Wind Academy Group is pleased to announce the online launch of our recruitment division, TWA Global Resourcing
For the past year TWA Global Resourcing has been supplying specialist talent to the renewable energy sector.
Established by industry professionals, we utilise an extensive network of experienced and trusted technicians to support the successful delivery of our client's renewable energy projects.
We differentiate our resourcing department by using the strength of our sister company, The Wind Academy. TWA Global Resourcing can react quickly to client and project requirements, ensuring technicians receive the necessary training at short notice. This helps us support in reducing the risk of client operational downtime and provides a complete training and resourcing turnkey solution.
Since our founding, we have deployed industry leading technicians globally, including the UK, Taiwan, Europe and the USA.
Our mission is to be the leading global provider of workforce solutions across the renewable energy industry.
Contact us at TWA Global Resourcing: Overview | LinkedIn (LinkedIn) or email us (Resourcing@TWA-Global.com) for any further enquiries surrounding our new resourcing division.
The Wind Academy pilot new gwo trAINING STANdard
2 July 2025
The Wind Academy had the groundbreaking opportunity to be the first company in the UK to pilot GWO’s new Training Standard – GWO HV Cable Pulling.
This pilot was carried out at the recently refurbished Old Carpenter’s Shop at Port of Blyth. The new state-of-the-art facility has allowed The Wind Academy to facilitate an increased number of courses and delegates whilst also streamlining training to a singular more central location.
6 delegates participated in the recently created course, with the aim of increasing knowledge of practices and safety precautions when working with High Voltage cables in a realistic environment
This pilot was a major success with The Wind Academy becoming accredited to offer this exciting new training standard, allowing delegates to gain both a qualification and valuable knowledge relevant to industry.
GWO Project Manager Thomas Redmond commented:
"This standard is a key example of how industry collaboration translates into practical, high-impact training. The pilot in the UK has shown us how training providers can deliver cable pulling training to the highest standards of safety and relevance, supporting wind project timelines and technician capability alike."
The Wind Academy Fibre Optic Expertise Put To the (CABLE) Test
20 January 2025
The Wind Academy engineers demonstrated their fibre optic knowledge on a recent site visit to perform continuous fibre optic cable monitoring as part of a troubleshooting exercise on an export cable. Optalay's marine monitoring equipment was used for a fast and efficient install in the substation that monitors multiple fibres 24/7 for changes in the fibre optic operating conditions.
We are exhibiting at Offshore Wind North East 2024 - come and visit us at stand C01!
6 - 7 November 2024 | Beacon of Light | Sunderland
A leading event that explores themes and opportunities in the offshore wind sector, organised by NOF and supported by Energi Coast. Our Managing Director, Geoff Briggs will be featuring as a speaker, as part of the Skills Session hosted by Paul Parry from our training partner PTS.
Offshore Medical Services Now available at our Blyth Training Centre
On 2nd October we launched our offshore medical service at the Port of Blyth training centre. We are thrilled that Dr Maria Jackson has joined the team. We can now offer industry required medical certification alongside our training courses. Click here to find out more and book!
Dr Jackson qualified in Newcastle in 2006 and worked in the North East since then, providing a range of different medical services over the years to patients. As well as providing clinical care to the population of the North East for nearly 20 years, she has worked in clinical research and the drug industry in the past. She has chosen to make occupational health her career and has performed many thousands of medicals. She is dedicated to the health of those in the offshore industries and drivers to ensure they are safe working. She has a large amount of experience of dealing with different conditions in this sector and is open to providing advice if required before the medical
‘I understand that having a medical can be a stressful event and I will do my utmost to ensure that it is as stress free and as comfortable as it can be. I would welcome those with medical conditions to get in touch so that they can prepare the best they can for their medical - please feel free to get in touch with me'.
