Last week, we wrapped up our Skills in Sync roundtable series, bringing together participants from 14 counties across the state. Hosted at Alro Steel in Potterville, KRESA Career Connect Campus in Kalamazoo, and Macomb Community College in Warren, these conversations connected educators, administrators and community partners in meaningful dialogue and collaboration.
Insights gathered from these discussions will help shape the forthcoming pilots and playbook.
A sincere thank you to our hosts and to everyone who helped make these events possible. We are grateful for your partnership and are excited to continue this work together.
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1. Data & Coordination
LEO is continuing its engagement on the Automotive Workforce Transition Report, connecting with industry partners and stakeholders to gather feedback, validate findings and explore opportunities for collaboration on next steps. These ongoing conversations are helping ensure the report reflects real-world experience and supports actionable strategies.
To hear the latest updates and learn more about this work, join the May Data & Coordination Workgroup meeting on May 20.
2. Training, Curriculum & Career Readiness
At the April Training, Curriculum, and Career Readiness Workgroup meeting, we shared a brief overview of key takeaways from the Skills in Sync roundtables. We are now developing a short report to capture and summarize these insights.
As we move into the next phase of the Skills in Sync project, we are launching a local consortia pilot to test and apply what we have learned. Join us at the May workgroup meeting to hear more about this next step and how to get involved.
If you are interested in joining any of the workgroups referenced above, please contact LEO-MI-Auto-Workforce-Hub@Michigan.gov.
Community & Worker Economic Transition Office Quarterly Webinars
The Community & Worker Economic Transition Office launched a new Quarterly Webinar Series designed to keep stakeholders informed, engaged and connected to the Transition Office's work. They will continue to share updates on programming and initiatives, highlight emerging needs and provide opportunities for direct stakeholder input.
Quarterly Webinar Dates for 2026:
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June 10, 3 p.m.
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Sept. 15, 10 a.m.
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Dec. 15, 10 a.m.
Please RSVP for each session you plan to attend to allow the Transition Office to manage attendance appropriately while keeping participation accessible.
We look forward to keeping you updated throughout the year and working together to support Michigan’s workers, communities and businesses. Your engagement makes this work stronger, and we’re grateful to have you with us.
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MI Auto Workforce Hub Data & Coordination Workgroup meeting: May 20, 2026, at 11:15 a.m.
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MI Auto Workforce Hub Training, Curriculum & Career Readiness Workgroup meeting: May 27, 2026, at 11:15 a.m.
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All MI Auto Workforce Hub Quarterly Virtual meeting: June 18, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
Join us to share your expertise, ask questions and collaborate on shaping Michigan’s automotive workforce future!
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