Upcoming Webinar:

MICHauto and CAR Present: The Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 on the Automotive Talent Pipeline

Thursday, September 24, 2020 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM EDT

Join MICHauto and the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) for an hour-long session discussing the industry’s perspective on this disruption and the State of Michigan’s workforce development response.

Finding and retaining top talent is an ongoing challenge for the Michigan automotive and mobility industry. It is predicted that the COVID-19 global pandemic will add further disruption due to its impact on the talent pipeline. Approximately 25% of college students are reconsidering their enrollment plans this fall, while 40% of high school graduates, who had planned on attending a four-year college or university, are no longer expected to enroll at these institutions. Decreases in 2020 postsecondary enrollment is likely to impact the future talent pool for Michigan businesses.

Webinar Recording Available:

Consumer's and the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)

Vehicle manufacturers and suppliers are prepping for a BEV tidal wave. But who will buy them? And what do we need to do to prepare for an electric future? On Wednesday, September 16th, CAR was joined by Escalent's Vice President of Automotive and Mobility, Mike Dovorany, and Rocky Mountain Institute's Managing Director, Britta Gross, for a conversation on the dynamic consumer relationship with Battery Electric Vehicles.

The recording of this webinar and speaker presentations can be accessed below.

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