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Michigan Mobility - EV and Battery Manufacturing Certification Project

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Who We Are

Paul Agosta

ATS Midwest- Consultant

Drew Coleman

MichAuto

Steven Clapp

Mott Community College

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The MichAuto Mission

To promote, retain, and grow Michigan’s automotive and mobility industry by serving as the only statewide voice.

MichAuto’s Talent Mission

MichAuto aims to build a robust and inclusive talent pipeline by showcasing the industry, enhancing career exposure and experiential learning for students, and contributing to the development of top talent; thereby driving innovation and excellence in the mobility sector.

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MichAuto's Focus

Keeping Michigan’s signature industry globally competitive

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Development of the program

Funding received through EDA BBBRC
Needs assessment completed
Employer roundtables completed
RFP issued and awarded
Curriculum developed
Pilot schools identified
First completions Fall 2025

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Why does it matter?

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EV-Battery Production Curriculum Timeline

Michigan initiates the Mobility Project – 2021
MichAuto/SACA cohost Technical Workgroup EV-Battery Manufacturing – December 2023

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EV SUMMIT 2023

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EV-Battery Production Curriculum Timeline

Michigan initiates the Mobility Project – 2021
MichAuto/SACA cohost Technical Workgroup EV-Battery Manufacturing – December 2023
Meetings held with EV & Battery Manufacturers to refine skill standards – throughout 2024

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EV-Battery Courses

C-110 Lithium-Ion Battery Fundamentals
C-111 EV/Battery Precision Inspection
C-112 EV/Battery Manufacturing Systems 1
C-113 EV/Battery Maintenance Operations
C-114 EV/Battery Manufacturing Systems 2

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EV-Battery Production Curriculum Timeline

Michigan initiates the Mobility Project – 2021
MichAuto/SACA cohost Technical Workgroup EV-Battery Manufacturing – December 2023
Meetings held with EV & Battery Manufacturers to refine skill standards – throughout 2024
Detroit Regional Chamber selects Amatrol to develop EV & Battery Courses – January 2025

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EV-Battery Production Training Program Objectives

Prepare individuals for production roles such as machine operations, quality, and entry-level maintenance in EV and Battery manufacturing
Prepare individuals for entry level and experienced roles
Ensure quality through credentialing
Deliver training in-plant and schools
Modularized to provide flexibility

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T7022 EV-Battery Fundamentals Workstation

12 eLearning Lessons
20 Hands-On Skills
Estimated Learning Time

35 hour total
15 hours eLearning
20 hour hands-on

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EV-Battery Precision Inspection - 910-QC4

13 eLearning Lessons
21 Hands-On Skills
Estimated Learning Time

35 hours Total
15 hours eLearning
20 hours hands-on

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Skill Boss Automation Workstation

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EV-Battery Production Curriculum Timeline

Michigan initiates the Mobility Project – 2021
MichAuto/SACA cohost Technical Workgroup EV-Battery Manufacturing – December 2023
Meetings held with EV & Battery Manufacturers to refine skill standards – throughout 2024
Detroit Regional Chamber selects Amatrol to develop EV & Battery Courses – January 2025
EV Curriculum Summit – June 2025
Pilot EV and Battery Courses – Fall, 2025

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EV Curriculum Project Pilot Institutions

Michigan

Jackson CC
Henry Ford CC
Mott CC
Oakland CC

Indiana

Ivy Tech CC-Kokomo

Georgia

Ogeechee Technical College
West Georgia Technical College

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North Carolina

Alamance CC
Guilford Technical College
Randolph Community College

Nevada

Truckee Meadows CC
Panasonic

Arizona

Lucid Motors

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EV & Battery Manufacturing Training Journey

Expanding from Automotive Service to High-Voltage EV Battery Production & Industrial Automation

Mott Community College Case Study

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Responding to Local & National Drivers

Industry Demand & Service Focus

Local Auto Industry Need: Mott Community College initiated EV workforce research in response to regional automotive manufacturers seeking skilled technicians.

National Acceleration: Aligning with broader federal and state pushes to accelerate electric vehicle production and adoption.

Initial Service Scope: Early curriculum structure focused strictly on EV service, diagnostic, and maintenance routines rather than battery manufacturing.

Foundational Electrical Baseline: Recognized the necessity to build comprehensive electrical competency prior to high-voltage exposure.

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Automation Principles

Battery production relies heavily on generalized industrial automation principles like traditional auto assembly.

While specific tooling configurations are required for battery cells, the core automation architecture and robotics closely mirror standard manufacturing lines.

Employer Feedback

During industry roundtables, regional employers urged Mott CC to expand focus into EV battery manufacturing.

This marked a distinct strategic direction from vehicle repair, shifting workforce priorities toward automated production and high-volume assembly cell operations.

Pivot to Battery Manufacturing

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Managing the Voltage Factor

The primary differentiator in EV manufacturing and service is high voltage. Once de-energized, an EV presents no more mechanical danger than a standard gasoline truck.

Curriculum Structure: Training was built to establish basic electrical mastery first, then systematically scale into high-voltage protocols and safety rigor.

Department Synergy: Automotive faculty authored the service track, while Automation instruction spearheaded electrical & battery building modules.

Safety protocol mastery is the foundational prerequisite for all high-voltage learning modules.

High-Voltage Safety & Strategy

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Execution & Partnership Ecosystem

ATS Collaboration: Engaged with ATS contacts (Paul Agusta & Chriss Roberts) to involve Mott CC in an emerging national EV pilot initiative.
Workforce Grant Funding: Mott Workforce & Economic Development acquired grant funding to sponsor and launch the pilot training cohort.
Amatrol Integration: Joined with Amatrol to utilize specialized training systems; discovered Automotive Service already mirrored their Module 1 content.
SACA Testing: Deployed the Amatrol LMS and successfully administered the SACA credentialing exam upon module completion.

Pilots, Grants & Certifications

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Strategic Realignment

Following the pilot, institutional priorities evolved, resulting in a shift in momentum for dedicated EV program expansion.

Model Execution

Successfully piloted the Amatrol LMS platform and validated student learning through SACA micro-credentials in battery fundamentals.

Cross-Departmental

Synergy

Demonstrated strong alignment between Automotive Service and Industrial Automation disciplines to build holistic EV technical pathways.

Program Evolution & Lessons

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Q&A