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.

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.