- An accelerated CDL pre-apprenticeship program was identified and within the last three-four months, 55% of the program goal has been met with credentials being obtained, barriers removed, and they now have full employment. This was a project that came out of the EV convening.
- A pilot project in Wayne County is training 140 workers in short-term training which will lead directly to employment with Roush or Magna.
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 The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), the Upjohn Institute, CAR, and the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget are joining forces to explore a new approach to labor market data collection. This initiative will combine existing data sources, sector-specific research, surveys and focus groups to create an annual EV Workforce Trends and Projections Report.
By delivering actionable insights and likely scenarios in a rapidly shifting environment, this report will empower state policymakers and workforce partners to navigate regulatory and market uncertainties effectively.
LEO is conducting a landscape assessment in collaboration with Talent First, Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM)/Detroit Regional Partnership, and other regional organizations to identify existing mechanisms for gathering input from senior industry leaders. These findings will help validate labor market trends identified by the EV Workforce Hub and ensure our efforts complement ongoing industry engagement initiatives.
 The workgroup’s focus is supporting the expansion of manufacturing and engineering curriculum in high schools, resulting in a seamless connection from K-12 into the workforce.
One way to achieve the expansion is ensuring regions have a playbook to assess regional workforce needs. By assessing the current landscape, regions can inventory existing programs, identify where there are gaps and what programs would best support the region by filling the gaps. Employer engagement and feedback was identified as a critical component. A sub-workgroup is convening to flesh out the playbook’s framework.
A second sub-group will explore resources or manuals that will support the launch of programs that were identified by the regional assessment referenced above. Potential programs that were flagged include Registered Apprenticeships, and Pre-Apprenticeships, Career and Technical Education programs, and other work-based learning programs.
If you are interested in joining either of the subgroups referenced above, please contact LEO-SectorStrategies@michigan.gov.
 At the end of 2024, all 16 Michigan Works! Agencies were surveyed to identify key employment related barriers. A total of 48% of the responses were related to transportation barriers, including insurance, mileage reimbursement, vehicle purchases, repair, bus tokens, and multiple barriers. The cost to remediate the barriers ranged from $60 (bus tokens) to nearly $8,000 (vehicle purchases).
Having identified the key barriers, the workgroup plans to develop a playbook on creating barrier removal programs tailored to local community needs. The playbook will incorporate the best practices and components of other successful programs so any stakeholder can build out their own program.
If you are aware of an existing initiative that is removing transportation barriers in your region, please provide the initiative name and contact information to LEO-SectorStrategies@michigan.gov.
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EV Workforce Hub Data & Coordination Workgroup meeting: February 11, 2025 at 11 a.m.
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EV Workforce Hub Structural Barriers Workgroup meeting: February 13, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.
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EV Workforce Hub Training, Curriculum & Career Readiness Workgroup meeting: February 26, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.
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EV Workforce Hub Quarterly meeting: March 6, 2025 at 1 p.m.
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