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emPowering People. Powering Industry.

At Power Generation Institute, we train capable, confident generator technicians equipped for real-world work. Whether you're an individual looking for a meaningful career— or an employer looking for reliable talent —we’re here to strengthen the workforce that keeps our communities powered

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Launch a Career With Purpose

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No experience required. Only commitment and drive.

Our Generator Service Technician course is designed for those seeking stability, hands-on work, and a clear path forward. If you're ready to learn a trade that matters, PGI gives you the tools, confidence, and support to step directly into the power generation industry.

At PGI, students learn by doing. You’ll receive personalized training from industry professionals with real-world field experience. You’ll work with live, in-field equipment, gaining practical skills and firsthand familiarity with the same systems used in commercial and industrial environments. Every training scenario mirrors real applications, installations, and service calls, so the work you perform in class directly prepares you for the responsibilities of a Generator Service Technician.

You’ll develop the technical expertise required to service generator systems, along with the professional habits and daily field practices needed to excel on the job.

Students also benefit from PGI’s strong industry relationships, which support meaningful job opportunities and long-term career growth as you transition from student to skilled, reliable graduate.

What You’ll Get

  • Beginner-friendly instruction designed for first-time technicians

  • Hands-on training with real generators

  • Industry skills employers need right now

  • Professional development built into the training

  • Job readiness support to help you make the transition into the career

Who This Is For

  • Individuals looking to start a new career

  • People seeking steady work with long-term opportunity

  • Veterans transitioning to civilian careers

  • Workers who want to upskill or change industries

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A Skilled Workforce You Can Depend On

We help you build teams of reliable, well-trained technicians.

PGI supports power generation companies in two essential ways: providing new, job-ready talent and strengthening the teams you already have.

For companies needing technicians, PGI delivers Revenue Ready, Day One Field Service Technician graduates—proven, hands-on trained, safety-minded, and fully prepared to contribute on day one. Our graduates are equipped with technical expertise, field professionalism, and real-world service experience, helping employers stabilize their workforce, improve customer service response, and support long-term organizational growth.

For companies looking to develop existing staff, PGI offers a comprehensive 3-Day Generator Operator Course, designed to elevate the operational knowledge of maintenance personnel, facility staff, and new hires. This course enhances competency, reduces operator errors, improves safety, and strengthens on-site reliability—all without pulling senior technicians away from critical workload.

Whether you're hiring new technicians or upskilling your current team, PGI provides a targeted workforce solution with measurable impact and unmatched ROI. We partner with industry leaders to build stronger teams, better technicians, and a more reliable future for the power generation industry.

Why Employers Work With Us

  • Job-ready graduates with real hands-on experience

  • Training based on industry needs and current best practices

  • Reliable entry-level technicians for field service roles

  • Opportunities to meet trainees before hiring

  • Flexible partnerships including custom training solutions

  • Revenue Ready graduates, Day One with real hands-on experience

Employers that hire PGI graduates gain an employee who, prior to graduation, demonstrated the ability to perform preventative maintenance services on a single unit installation to include annual maintenance service, basic diagnostics, and load bank testing.

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