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New Report: Michigan Winning Battery & Clean Energy Race

National Leader with $20B+ of Projects, 13,000+ Jobs, according to new report from Climate Power

Michigan Makes Commitment to Sustainable Maritime Mobility with Launch of First-of-Its-Kind Grant Program in United States

Fresh Coast Maritime Challenge enables the future of boating by electrifying Northwest Michigan’s waterways

Michigan a Top State for Electric Vehicle & Battery Investments, Bringing Home $16.6 Billion, Creating 16,300 Good-Paying Jobs

New report highlights incredible opportunity to create manufacturing jobs, bring supply chains home

EV and Mobility Careers in Michigan | Livestream

Michigan is home to the fifth-largest advanced manufacturing workforce in the country, with the highest volume of mechanical and industrial engineers in the U.S.. The state’s research and development capacity is second to none. In 2022 alone, Team Michigan attracted more than $14 billion for electric vehicle and battery investments.

Michigan announces launch of nation’s largest campaign to promote new careers in state’s surging electric vehicle and mobility sector

MEDC’s new Talent Action Team will pilot unprecedented recruitment effort in a public-private partnership with 15 major Michigan employers, public universities and community colleges

Kickoff includes debut of The Michigander EV Scholars program, featuring up to $10,000 scholarships to as many as 350 top tech students at participating universities who sign a letter of employment with an approved company and commit to staying for 12 months in the Great Lakes State
 

Amplifying Michigan's Supply Chain & Reshoring, One Initiative at a Time

Michigan is ensuring a competitive cost environment for businesses moving goods in and out of the state by strengthening global ties and creating businesses opportunities that are critical for the economic opportunity for future generations of Michiganders.

Ford Mobilizes Michigan’s EV Future

Latest Ford announcement builds on the company’s longstanding relationship with Michigan and continued commitment to leading the future of mobility

THIS JUST IN: Ford to Create 2,500 Jobs at New $3.5 Billion EV Battery Manufacturing Facility in Michigan

Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Won 2,500 Good-Paying Jobs, $3.5 Billion Investment from Ford to Build New Battery Manufacturing Facility in Marshall

THIS JUST IN: Michigan the ‘Next Silicon Valley’ for Automotive Technology