Interactive statewide map of 500+ Michigan automotive & mobility assets: OEMs, assembly plants, suppliers, proving grounds, entrepreneur resources, mobility projects, universities, and transportation hubs. Useful for employers, ecosystem builders, and learners tracking Michigan’s EV/autonomy footprint.

Plain-language checklist for routine EV upkeep. Covers: battery health & cooling (coolant level/leaks, HV cables, SoC/capacity); brakes (pads/rotors, brake fluid); tires (pressure, tread, rotation); suspension & steering (shocks/struts, leaks); thermal systems (coolant hoses, leaks); HVAC & cabin filter; software/firmware updates; electrical systems (12-V battery, lights/signals); charging system (port/connectors, home EVSE); general items (body/chassis corrosion, wipers, washer fluid). Includes service hours and contact info for Blast Detroit.

Interactive tracker of clean-energy manufacturing investments and jobs (IRA/BIL); filter by technology (batteries, EVs, solar, hydrogen) and state; includes download.

Official BLS interface to pull employment, establishments, and wage data by geography and industry. Useful NAICS: 3359 (batteries), 3361–3363 (motor vehicles & parts), 221 & 238 (power/electrical trades).

How to use: Select State/MSA/US, then choose Area(s), Industry(ies), Ownership, Establishment size, and Data type (e.g., All Employees, Number of Establishments, Average Weekly Wage) to build a series. Export or chart inside the tool.

Occupation snapshots with wages, employment projections, related pathways, and recent job postings to support workforce planning, career counseling, and program development for EV careers. Created by the Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN) for MAGMA’s EV Jobs Academy and the Michigan EV Workforce Hub.

SME’s first MI-WPC progress report (2024) on building manufacturing talent pipelines with community and technical colleges. Over a three-year pilot, MI-WPC targets 75,000+ qualified workers annually by attracting ~1,000 learners per year at each of the first 25 colleges. The report highlights early wins and challenges around employer engagement, validated curriculum, and expanding faculty capacity—aimed at addressing the projected manufacturing workforce shortfall by 2030.

Free self-assessment from Tooling U-SME to gauge a manufacturer’s knowledge retention, readiness for future skills, and status of employee development programs. Designed for employers, plant leaders, HR/L&D, educators, and workforce partners to identify gaps and prioritize actions toward SME’s Workforce 2030 goals. Cost: Free. Host: Tooling U-SME.

Practical workforce playbook from SME/Tooling U-SME for manufacturers, educators, and workforce orgs. Covers MFG Day/event playbooks, school partnerships (PRIME, CTE, community colleges), tours, internships/co-ops, DEIA engagement, and “what’s next” follow-ups. Use it to plan outreach, build talent pipelines, and align with local training resources.

Entry-level certification focused on fundamentals of lithium-ion battery packaging and assembly for electric vehicles. Candidates can prepare with optional Tooling U-SME online classes (not required) and sit for a proctored online exam. Designed for high-school/college students, job seekers, dislocated/under-employed workers, veterans, and entry-level talent targeting battery assembly roles.

Pricing (online exam): Nonmember $490 • SME Member $245 • College Student $75.

Roundup of EV training initiatives (U.S., Costa Rica, Ghana, South Africa, Chile, Kenya) with common success markers: safety-first modules, competency-based design, hands-on labs with real equipment, and partnerships with industry. Includes scale strategies (pilot → expand, use of VR/AR).

Note: Some external program links referenced in the article may return 404 as sites change.