The motor industry capital of the world has seen some hard times lately. Many have been left unemployed, and more trouble is on the way, as the motor industry in the US is sinking further. The wind energy industry, even though currently slowed down by a combination of recession effects and delays in government funding, brings a little hope to the unemployment troubled Detroit area. One wind turbine manufacturer has decided to move things along. Global Wind Systems has decided to hire 250 new employees to work for the company's latest venture, a new wind turbine assembly plant in Novi, Michigan, some thirty miles away from Detroit.

In December last year, Global Wind Systems received about US$ 7 million in tax credits, to create additional 256 jobs over six years. Global Wind systems hopes to double that number in the next two years.

Other companies may find the Detroit area interesting for hiring workforce – these are all individuals who are well versed in manufacturing process, having worked for the motor companies in the past years. In fact, most applicants for job positions in the new wind turbine manufacturing facility listed automotive industry work experience. With the expected boom for the renewable energy industry, wind energy in particular, there is realistic hope for employment for everyone in the area.