On the same day that job data showing Colorado had the highest unemployment rate in three years, state officials announced a major expansion for Vestas Wind Systems in what will eventually become the state's largest renewable-energy venture.
Vestas, the world's largest wind-energy manufacturer selected Brighton to be the location of its new $290 million wind turbine complex. The 178-acre Brighton site will make blades and assemble the nacelles that wind turbines use to generate power. The project is expected to create 1,350 new jobs.
The company already has a major blade manufacturing facility in Windsor facility producing about 1,800 blades a year and employing 650 people at peak production.
Vestas' presence in Colorado is a cornerstone of Gov. Bill Ritter's "new energy economy" that seeks to make the state a focus of both renewable energy power plants and manufacturing complexes.
"This expansion reinforces Colorado's standing as a national and international leader in clean, modern energy for the future," Ritter said at a news conference today.
Vestas move into Northern Colorado has already spurred growth in its Colorado supply-chain, and today's announcement is certain to contribute even more to the burgeoning renewable energy sector in the state.
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Wow!!!! I saw that Vestas to create 1,350 jobs to go green, what interest me is the Brighton, CO. plant. How do we find out the qualification to apply for the jobs and what route to take? Thanks.
Am going to school to get recertified in welding, I would love to be part of your team in the wind energy plant in Brighton.
i could use a job at the plant
I’ve bening trying to get employment with the company but every were I turn to I get turnned down. I took a course regarding these new and improved technalagy which got my intereste in changing my carreer or carreers. I successfully completed these course with a certificate and I also got my GED durning these course. Which I believe is some kind of dedication in begin a good canidate for a chance for employment with your company. Thank you For your time
I was present for the representation at the fair grounds.
Awsome job guys. you kept my interest to the last speaker.
I submitted my application the next day. I would love to be a team member and a Lean experienced candidate.
Thank you for putting hope back in the eyes of Colorado.
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