Open this page to explore the U.S. Department of Energy’s Battery Workforce Initiative (BWI), a national effort to strengthen the advanced battery manufacturing workforce. The initiative coordinates DOE, the U.S. Department of Labor, industry partners, and labor organizations to build standardized training, define skill requirements, and support employer-validated talent pipelines. Use this network to access National Guideline Standards, pilot training programs, publications, and open Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for eligible facilities.

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The EV Charging Summit & Expo is one of North America’s largest gatherings focused on EV charging infrastructure, deployment strategies, and workforce needs. The event brings together employers, training providers, utilities, government partners, and technology companies to discuss real-world solutions, cost-saving technologies, and scalable EV charging strategies.

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Open this page to learn how MichAuto Mobility Meetups convene Michigan’s automotive and mobility ecosystem through recurring, in-person networking events. Use it to track upcoming meetup dates and locations across the state, review past events to see the kinds of topics, demos, and partners featured, and identify opportunities to meet OEMs, suppliers, startups, investors, and civic leaders working on mobility initiatives.

Open this page to get a high-level overview of Michigan’s EV and mobility ecosystem, including infrastructure, innovation districts, SmartZones, and battery manufacturing strengths. Use this resource to brief leadership, inform location decisions, or identify partners and corridors for EV pilots and deployments. Follow the Get in Touch call-to-action to connect directly with MEDC/OFME for project support.

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Open this page to learn how MEDC’s Changing Lanes initiative supports corporate professionals who are exploring careers in Michigan’s startup ecosystem. Use this resource to understand the program components—founder talks, Vision-to-Venture workshops, and the Momentum career-transition practicum—and how they help talent move from “startup unaware” to actively contributing to Michigan startups.

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Open this page to learn how MAGMA membership supports employers and jobseekers involved in Michigan’s mobility, EV, and advanced manufacturing sectors. Use this network to access training programs, real-time labor market insights, discounted meetings, and collaboration opportunities across industry, education, and government partners.

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Open this page to explore the National Governors Association (NGA) and National League of Cities (NLC) EV Workforce Collaborative. This initiative helps states and local governments align policy, funding, and workforce strategies to build an inclusive EV-charging workforce. Use this network to access myth-busting resources, convening summaries, policy guidance, and tools for developing equitable EV workforce pathways in local communities.

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Open this page to access WIN’s regional workforce intelligence library, featuring real-time labor market data, career pathway research, industry reports, and archives that support employers, educators, policymakers, and talent organizations across Southeast Michigan. Use this network as a hub for research-driven insights to guide workforce planning, EV talent strategies, and economic development decisions.

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