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.

What this network offers:

Free statewide portal helping Michigan communities find and filter state and federal grant opportunities. The site includes a searchable funding finder, categorized filters, a resource library (ARP, Infrastructure, IRA guidance, toolkits, and best practices), plus webinars, newsletters, and a Helpdesk for assistance. Joint venture of the Michigan Municipal League and the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity.

Tracks investments, jobs, projects, and manufacturing capacity across North American clean-energy supply chains (EVs, batteries, solar, wind). Includes an interactive map, monthly post-IRA updates, and downloadable datasets. Useful for benchmarking state/region activity, citing recent announcements, and scanning project status (operating, construction, pilot, planned).

Landing page providing an overview of Monroe County Community College’s Applied Technology and Apprenticeships programs. The page serves as a central index for all workforce and skilled trades offerings within the Applied Science & Engineering Technology Division, including Automotive Service Technology, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Renewable Energy, and related certificates. The page directs students to associate degree and certificate-level programs, as well as registered apprenticeship pathways through MCCC’s Career Technology Center (CTC, Building T).

Online catalog resource providing detailed course descriptions for Oakland Community College’s Electrical Trades Technology (ETT) program. Topics include residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring; the National Electrical Code (NEC); motors and electrical machines; and industrial control systems with programmable logic controllers (PLCs). The catalog supports apprenticeships and skilled trades learners preparing for licensed electrical and maintenance technician roles.

State training-reimbursement program overview for Michigan employers. Covers eligibility, reimbursement limits, and training criteria for the Going PRO Talent Fund, which supports short-term, credentialed training aligned to employer skill gaps. Employers must apply through Michigan Works! during open funding cycles.

Quick Facts:

Peer-reviewed analysis (Nature Communications, Sept 2024) examining labor impacts of the EV transition. Finds that U.S. plants shifting from internal combustion to battery electric vehicle (BEV) assembly often required more—not fewer—workers to maintain equivalent output. Suggests broad job losses at EV assembly sites are less likely than feared, and calls for region-specific workforce analyses.

Employer-focused guide from Michigan’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). Provides a Rapid Start form to begin a Registered Apprenticeship, highlights employer benefits (ROI, productivity, and 94% retention), and connects employers to veteran talent pipelines, statewide group sponsors/intermediaries, and U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship resources. Designed for employers seeking a cost-effective, flexible talent development model across Michigan.

No-cost employer assistance service to design and register U.S. Department of Labor–recognized apprenticeship programs.
GST Michigan Works! helps employers:

• Draft standards and training outlines
• Submit registration paperwork
• Manage administrative tasks
• Promote programs and recruit apprentices
• Provide funding guidance for On-the-Job reimbursements and state grants. Customized for employers in Genesee, Shiawassee, Tuscola, Lapeer, Huron, and Sanilac counties. 
   

University of Michigan’s Economic Growth Institute (EGI) program helping automotive suppliers in Southeast Michigan stabilize and transform for the EV and autonomy transition. Eligible small- and medium-sized enterprises (<500 employees) in 11 Detroit-area counties can receive 50/50 cost-share funding and expert technical assistance for business modernization. Sample project areas include EV teardown, market diversification, operations/cyber upgrades, leadership development, and skill development.