GenSchool Events

Applications for GenSchool 2025 open in late April. 

*More details to come.

GenSchool learning sessions encompass all knowledge levels, with topics including:

  • Electrical and Mechanical Theory
  • Basic and Advanced Generator Concepts
  • Regulators and Protective Devices
  • Generator Testing, Sizing, Options, Applications and Certifications
  • Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Remanufacturing

In addition to the learning sessions, we offer breakout sessions tailored to the specific interests suggested by participants. When you register, please share any questions that we can during the breakout sessions. 

GenSchool participants can attend a 2-hour in-depth tour of the Nidec Power manufacturing facility in North Mankato and join entertaining social events for networking with fellow industry professionals and Nidec staff. 

For any questions, please email genschool@mail.nidec.com. 

  • Agenda Overview

    Monday, October 13

    • Check in at the Hilton Garden Inn
    • Kickoff Social and Dinner at Mankato Civic Center Reception Hall

    Tuesday, October 14

    • Continental breakfast 
    • Electrical Principles 
    • Generator Principles
    • Mechanical Principles
    • Controls Principles
    • Group photo and lunch 
    • In-depth tour of manufacturing facility 
    • Dinner and entertainment at Wow! Zone - Transportation provided 

     

    Wednesday, October 15

    • Continental breakfast
    • Generator Advanced Concepts
    • Generator Testing
    • Generator Sizing
    • Generator Applications
    • Maintenance, Troubleshooting, & Reman
    • Lunch
    • CEU diploma distribution
    • Breakout Sessions

     

  • Hotel Accommodations

    Nidec has reserved hotel rooms at a reduced event rate for GenSchool participants at the hotel located adjacent to the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center. 

    Hilton Garden Inn

    20 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN 56001 

    Participants who have been accepted into GenSchool may reserve accommodation at the Hilton Garden Inn at the reduced event rate by emailing their travel dates to GenSchool@mail.nidec.com. Reservation dates and rate will be confirmed via email.  
     
  • Tour Overview

    The Nidec Power manufacturing facility Tour are held at our North Mankato location. Transportation to and from the tour is provided.  For both safety and security reasons, the following policies will be enforced during the tour:

    • Pants and close-toed shoes are required. Please plan accordingly.
    • We work in the defense industry, therefore, both employee and visitor cell phones are not allowed in the manufacturing area. If you must be contacted during this tour, please let us know ahead of time and we will make accommodations. 

    Please email GenSchool@mail.nidec.com with any questions or concerns.