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
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Explore the different career paths within
Michigan including:
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Alternative Energy and Power Generation
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Defense and Homeland Security
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Start-Ups/Small Business
Explore the available training opportunities and
resources.
ENGINEERS SHIFTING GEARS
It is estimated that the recession
resulted in the permanent loss of
7.9 million jobs.
Source: cnn.com
ENGINEERS SHIFTING GEARS
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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?”
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY AND
POWER GENERATION
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
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY AND POWER
GENERATION
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Michigan is home to more
than 330 transportation R&D
companies.
31 Advanced Energy Storage
Investments in Michigan
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A123 Systems
LG Chem
Compact Power
Cobasys
Source: michiganadvantage.org
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
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/
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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
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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
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ALTERNATIVE ENERGY AND POWER
GENERATION
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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
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY AND POWER
GENERATION
 18
Wind Investments
in Michigan
Dow Chemical
 Dokka Fasteners
 Astraeus Wind Energy
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Source: michiganadvantage.org
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
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-forWind-Energy/
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Next Energy
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Energy security, economic competitiveness, and
advanced energy technologies.
www.nextenergy.org
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
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DEFENSE AND HOMELAND
SECURITY
DEFENSE AND HOMELAND SECURITY
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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
DEFENSE AND HOMELAND SECURITY
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Michigan is the
headquarters for:
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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
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
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
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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:
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Henry Ford Community College
 Monroe County Community College
 Oakland Community College
 Schoolcraft College
 St. Clair County Community College
 Washtenaw Community College
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http://www.macomb.edu/Community/Educationa
l+Offerings/Defense+Industry+Training/
START UP AND SMALL
BUSINESSES
START UP AND SMALL BUSINESSES
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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
START UP AND SMALL BUSINESSES
Michigan offers
comprehensive support
system and resources to
entrepreneurs and
innovators.
START UP AND SMALL BUSINESSES
Skill Set/Knowledge Base
 Leadership
 Communication
 Decision Making
 Team Player
 Delegation
 “Fire in the Belly”
START UP AND SMALL BUSINESSES
Resources
 Michigan Small Business and Technology
Development Center (Mi-SBTDC)
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Counseling
Training including the Kauffman FastTrac Series
Workshops
Research and Advocacy
Roadmapping
 www.misbtdc.org
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
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START UP AND SMALL BUSINESSES
Other Resources
 Pure Michigan Mentor Network
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Business Accelerator Network for Southeast
Michigan (BANSEM)
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http://www.mimentornetwork.com/about
Ann Arbor SPARK, Automation Alley, Macomb
OUIncubator, and TechTown.
http://www.bansem.org/
State, County, Regional, and City Economic
Development Organizations
Automotive Industry
Automotive Industry
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Michigan Unemployment Rate for March = 8.5%
Improvement due to rebound of manufacturing
and automotive industry.
Automotive Industry
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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.
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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
Training Programs and Resources
Training Programs and Resources
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Michigan Community Colleges
www.mcca.org
 Various training programs
 Federal, State, and Local grants
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Automation Alley
www.automationalley.com
 IT Career Pathways Grant
 H1B Training Grant
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Michigan Universities
 Non-Profit Organizations
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Training Programs and Resources
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Michigan Economic Development Corporation
(MEDC)
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www.michiganadvantage.org
LiveWorkDetroit!
MichAgain
Shifting Gears
Shifting Code
Various Entrepreneurial Services
Venture Capital Organizations
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www.michiganvca.org
Training Programs and Resources
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Michigan Works
www.michworks.org
 Dislocated Worker Programs
 Access/Referrals to Training Funds
 Job Search Assistance
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Economic Development Organizations
Ann Arbor SPARK
 Automation Alley
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Philanthropic Organizations
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New Economy Initiative
http://neweconomyinitiative.cfsem.org/
Professional Organizations
Questions?
Thank you for your time!
Jennifer Llewellyn
jllewellyn2@troy.k12.mi.us
www.troymichiganworks.com