Fort Riley, Kan. – Eight soldiers enrolled in Fort Riley’s Career Skills Program will receive their Tower Technician certifications during a graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 15th.

The ceremony will begin at 10:00 am. Colonel John Lawrence, Garrison commander at Fort Riley, will address the graduates.

Airstreams Renewables, Inc. offers a seven week course as part of Fort Riley’s Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program. The course is titled Renewable Energy and Communications Tower Technician. 

The ceremony on Thursday will recognize and honor the first eight graduates of the program who will transition into the civilian workforce.

Airstreams Renewables Inc. plans to offer four additional Tower Technician classes in 2017 and eight classes in 2018. The California-based company provides vocational training for careers in alternative energy and industrial sectors.