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Engineers Shifting Gears

Engineers Shifting Gears. SAE 2012 World Congress Career Development Session April 25, 2012. Engineers Shifting Gears. Jennifer Llewellyn, CDF, BSP Assistant Manager Troy Michigan Works!. Engineers Shifting Gears. Explore the different career paths within Michigan including:

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Engineers Shifting Gears

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  1. Engineers Shifting Gears SAE 2012 World Congress Career Development Session April 25, 2012

  2. Engineers Shifting Gears Jennifer Llewellyn, CDF, BSP Assistant Manager Troy Michigan Works!

  3. Engineers Shifting Gears • Explore the different career paths within Michigan including: • Alternative Energy and Power Generation • Defense and Homeland Security • Start-Ups/Small Business • Explore the available training opportunities and resources.

  4. Engineers Shifting Gears It is estimated that the recession resulted in the permanent loss of 7.9 million jobs. Source: cnn.com

  5. Engineers Shifting Gears • What is my skill set? • What are my technical skills? Soft skills? • How can I transition my skill set to various industries? • What is my passion? What puts “fire in my belly?” • Am I prepared to transition to another industry? • Am I willing to “shift gears?”

  6. Alternative Energy and Power Generation

  7. Alternative Energy and Power Generation • The Federal Government awarded $2.4 billion for advanced battery and electric vehicle projects across the country. More than half will go the Michigan companies. • State officials’ project that battery projects will create almost 7,000 jobs in the next 18 months and 40,000 by 2020. Source: oakgov.com

  8. Alternative Energy and Power Generation • Michigan is home to more than 330 transportation R&D companies. • 31 Advanced Energy Storage Investments in Michigan • A123 Systems • LG Chem • Compact Power • Cobasys Source: michiganadvantage.org

  9. Alternative Energy and Power Generation Skill Set/Knowledge Base • Advanced Energy Storage • Battery Systems for Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles • Energy Storage Systems • Fuel-Cell Power Systems • Advanced Propulsion

  10. Alternative Energy and Power Generation Resources • Michigan Academy for Green Mobility Alliance (MAGMA) • Ensures that the State of Michigan has a trained and educated workforce. • Collaboration between businesses, State of Michigan Workforce Development Agency, and education providers. • http://www.sae.org/training/magma/

  11. Alternative Energy and Power Generation Resources • Michigan Academy for Green Mobility Alliance (MAGMA) Graduate Courses • Michigan Technological University – Hybrid Vehicle Engineering Certificate • University of Detroit Mercy – Advanced Electric Vehicles Graduate Certificate • Wayne State University – Electric Drive Vehicle Graduate Certificate Program

  12. Alternative Energy and Power Generation Resources • Michigan Academy for Green Mobility Alliance (MAGMA) Professional Development Courses • Wayne State University • SAE International • A&D Technology • Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology Center

  13. Alternative Energy and Power Generation • The Great Lakes are the largest and potentially greatest source of wind energy on the eastern two-thirds in the United States. • Michigan could rank among the top 20 states in wind energy production, with the potential to produce 7,460 megawatts, enough to power 1.9 million to 2.2 million homes a year. Source: oakgov.com

  14. Alternative Energy and Power Generation • 18 Wind Investments in Michigan • Dow Chemical • Dokka Fasteners • Astraeus Wind Energy Source: michiganadvantage.org

  15. Alternative Energy and Power Generation Skill Set/Knowledge Base • Wind Power • Turbine equipment, components, and technologies. • Alternative energy resources and infrastructure. • Smart grids • Biofuels • Energy Efficiency

  16. Alternative Energy and Power Generation Resources • Wind Industry Workforce Training • Michigan’s 15 public universities, 28 community college, and proprietary schools are continually enhancing wind industry training programs. • State of Michigan Wind Energy Team • http://www.michiganadvantage.org/Resources-for-Wind-Energy/ • Next Energy • Energy security, economic competitiveness, and advanced energy technologies. • www.nextenergy.org

  17. Alternative Energy and Power Generation Resources • Wind Industry Workforce Training • Kalamazoo Valley Community College – Wind Turbine Technician • Grand Rapids Community College – Wind Safety Technician and Renewable Energy Composite • Lansing Community College – Alternative Energy Engineering • Michigan Institute of Aviation Technology – Power Technology Institute

  18. Defense and Homeland Security

  19. Defense and Homeland Security • Michigan is home to thousands of businesses that contribute to homeland defense including tool and die firms, engineering, robotics, aerospace, and electronics. • Michigan hosts several important bases and military facilities: Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Battle Creek Federal Center, Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Fort Custer Training Center, and Selfridge Air National Guard Base. Source: michiganadvantage.com

  20. Defense and Homeland Security • Michigan is the headquarters for: • U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command • U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center • The National Automotive Center • Program Executive Office Combat Service and Combat Service Supports

  21. Defense and Homeland Security Skill Set/Knowledge Base • Acquisition Management • Auditing • Contracting • Facilities Engineering • Grant Knowledge • Information Resource Management • Logistics • Program Management • Production, Quality, and Manufacturing • Requirements Management • Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering • Test and Evaluation

  22. Defense and Homeland Security Resources • Defense Acquisition University • Location in Sterling Heights, Michigan • Partner of Automation Alley • Variety of technical and non-technical courses • www.dau.mil

  23. Defense and Homeland Security Resources • Macomb Community College Defense Industry Training Program • Grant from The United States Department of Labor to provide free defense sector training. • Courses also offered by: • Henry Ford Community College • Monroe County Community College • Oakland Community College • Schoolcraft College • St. Clair County Community College • Washtenaw Community College • http://www.macomb.edu/Community/Educational+Offerings/Defense+Industry+Training/

  24. Start Up and Small Businesses

  25. Start Up and Small Businesses • In 2011, Michigan became the home to the first U.S. Patent and Trademark Satellite Office because of the large number of patents generated here. • Michigan is home to 40 private universities, 15 public universities, 3 of which are large research institutions. This represents more than $1.5 billion in federal research funding. • Michigan houses more than 25 business incubators. Source: michigan advantage.org

  26. Start Up and Small Businesses Michigan offers comprehensive support system and resources to entrepreneurs and innovators.

  27. Start Up and Small Businesses Skill Set/Knowledge Base • Leadership • Communication • Decision Making • Team Player • Delegation • “Fire in the Belly”

  28. Start Up and Small Businesses Resources • Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center (Mi-SBTDC) • Counseling • Training including the Kauffman FastTrac Series • Workshops • Research and Advocacy • Roadmapping • www.misbtdc.org

  29. Start Up and Small Businesses Resources • Shifting Gears • Career transition program for corporate professionals who want to pursue entrepreneurial or small business opportunities. • 16-week program includes assessment, mentoring, networking, workshops, business simulations, and an internship. • www.mi-talent.org/Michigan-Shifting-Gears

  30. Start Up and Small Businesses Other Resources • Pure Michigan Mentor Network • http://www.mimentornetwork.com/about • Business Accelerator Network for Southeast Michigan (BANSEM) • Ann Arbor SPARK, Automation Alley, Macomb OUIncubator, and TechTown. • http://www.bansem.org/ • State, County, Regional, and City Economic Development Organizations

  31. Automotive Industry

  32. Automotive Industry Michigan Unemployment Rate for March = 8.5% Improvement due to rebound of manufacturing and automotive industry.

  33. Automotive Industry Significant increase in hiring at automotive OEM’s and area suppliers. However: High Demand for Engineering and Technical Occupations Must meet the qualifications for the position. Increased use of contract houses.

  34. Automotive Industry Hiring Companies Nissan USA Magna Chrysler Faurecia Altair Behr America Gates Corporation Valeo LMS North America Resources Company website Professional organizations website Job Boards www.mitalent.org www.michworks.org Networking Networking Groups Job Fairs

  35. Training Programs and Resources

  36. Training Programs and Resources Michigan Community Colleges www.mcca.org Various training programs Federal, State, and Local grants Automation Alley www.automationalley.com IT Career Pathways Grant H1B Training Grant Michigan Universities Non-Profit Organizations

  37. Training Programs and Resources Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) www.michiganadvantage.org LiveWorkDetroit! MichAgain Shifting Gears Shifting Code Various Entrepreneurial Services Venture Capital Organizations www.michiganvca.org

  38. Training Programs and Resources Michigan Works www.michworks.org Dislocated Worker Programs Access/Referrals to Training Funds Job Search Assistance Economic Development Organizations Ann Arbor SPARK Automation Alley Philanthropic Organizations New Economy Initiative http://neweconomyinitiative.cfsem.org/ Professional Organizations

  39. Questions?Thank you for your time! Jennifer Llewellyn jllewellyn2@troy.k12.mi.us www.troymichiganworks.com

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