Building a Robust Manufacturing Workforce Pipeline: Lessons and Research from the EV Industry and Beyond

Three pioneers will share their perspectives and approaches to how they have built robust manufacturing ecosystems with broad workforce participation. Don’t miss this intimate conversation where panelists will share lessons learned and what not to do when it comes to building a strong workforce in the EV sector and beyond. Mechanism will also share other highlights from their recent national research, “Strategies to Build a Robust EV Manufacturing Ecosystem and Workforce.”

Panelists include:

• Kathy Powers, Orion
• Bri Brazell, Detroit Regional Partnership
• Sarah Crane, PhD, Restorative Economics Group

Moderated by Tanu Kumar, Mechanism

Who is invited?

Manufacturing leaders, economic development leaders, workforce development organizations, employer alliances, unions, workers, researchers, and more.

Overview

This session will dig into what it really takes to build a thriving manufacturing ecosystem. Together, we’ll hear from two manufacturers and a support organization leading the nation when it comes to workforce development efforts.

Participants will gain a clearer understanding of the roles that manufacturers and employers can play, as well as the effective strategies that support organizations can lead to move the needle. Instead of just throwing up your arms, learn how you can help address a seemingly intractable issue of lacking enough qualified workers for the manufacturing jobs available.

Partners

Restorative Economics is an applied research firm specializing in economic and workforce development, entrepreneurship, and innovation economies.

MxD, the digital manufacturing and cybersecurity institute, advances economic prosperity and national security by strengthening U.S. manufacturing competitiveness through technology innovation, workforce development, and cybersecurity preparedness.

University of Michigan Economic Growth Institute (EGI) leverages the University of Michigan and other public/private resources, research, technologies, and expertise to foster innovation and economic growth.