Battery Workforce Challenge

The Battery Workforce Challenge is proud to align with initiatives like Argonne National Laboratory’s $50 million LENS consortium, paving the way for sodium-ion battery innovation. ???? This bold step will diversify EV battery technology, reduce reliance on critical materials like lithium, and foster a sustainable U.S. battery ecosystem. At the heart of LENS is the mission to empower the workforce of tomorrow by training the next generation of scientists, engineers, and researchers. Just as the BattChallenge equips students with hands-on skills and real-world experience, LENS will create opportunities to tackle supply chain challenges while advancing clean energy solutions. Together, we’re building a future where affordable, innovative, and sustainable battery technologies drive the electric mobility revolution. ?? Explore the story of workforce development and innovation: https://bit.ly/3ZmjeF1 #WorkforceDevelopment #EVInnovation #CleanEnergy #FutureReady #SodiumIonBatteries

?? Hear from Berrydal Moshe, a talented vehicle systems integration lead from the BWC Merced's University of California, Merced & Merced Community College District's BattChallenge team. Berrydal shares how much she’s gained from working across the mechanical, electrical, and software sides of EV technology. This hands-on experience is shaping her journey in sustainable mobility and preparing her for an exciting career in engineering! #SustainableEnergy #FutureEngineers #STEM

Building the Future EV Workforce! ? We’re?proud to support the Battery Workforce Challenge, an initiative preparing the next generation of EV leaders. Through hands-on experience in battery technology, vehicle integration and software systems, students are gaining the skills they need to enter the workforce ready and experienced. This program is creating a pipeline of skilled engineers and technicians who will drive innovation in the EV industry. Together,?we’re?powering the future of mobility. #BattChallenge?#Workforce #EVFuture #Innovation #STEM #FutureEngineers?#SustainableMobility

Jim Hutter, Key Account Manager at VECTOR North America, recently connected with future leaders in battery technology at the Battery Workforce Challenge Year Two Fall Workshop. As a new sponsor of the challenge, Jim was impressed by the enthusiasm of students eager to learn about CAN and LIN protocols. Through these interactions, Vector is strengthening relationships with universities, gaining insight into emerging talent, and aligning future engineers with industry needs. It's all part of Vector’s commitment to building the next generation of innovators in electric vehicle and battery technology. ??? Read more here: https://bit.ly/3YTAEaC #BatteryWorkforceChallenge #EVInnovation #SustainableEnergy #FutureTalent #STEMCareers #BatteryTech #VectorNorthAmerica

The automotive industry is racing toward its future, and the skills required to keep pace are evolving just as rapidly. With a projected need for 800,000 battery-related jobs in Europe by 2025 and similar demands in the U.S., workforce development is critical. That’s where the Battery Workforce Challenge steps in, addressing this massive skills gap by training a diverse pipeline of professionals across the battery supply chain. Supported by $23.6M from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the?BattChallenge?equips participants with expertise in high-voltage safety, battery recycling, and more—ensuring a strong future US workforce. Together, we’re empowering the next generation to build the future of transportation. Read more in this insightful article by Reuters on the workforce challenges facing the auto sector:?https://reut.rs/3Z1Fwun #WorkforceDevelopment?#BatteryTech #FutureOfMobility

?? Big progress in the #BatteryWorkforceChallenge! Thanks to Samsung Electronics America, we’re working with inert cells that don’t store energy, allowing us to safely build our first EV battery modules. These cells simulate real-world conditions without risk, and next, we’ll put them through vibration testing to ensure their durability. These hands-on experiences prepare us for careers in EV technology, sustainable energy, and battery safety. #CleanEnergyJobs #STEMCareers #Workforce #BatteryTech

???? Thrills on the track! At the Year 2 Fall Workshop, BattChallenge participants hit the course in Stellantis vehicles during the Ride and Drive event. From advanced EVs to cutting-edge tech, this hands-on experience brought learning and fun together. Huge thanks to Stellantis for this amazing opportunity! #BattChallenge #RideAndDrive #FutureOfMobility #EVTech #Innovation

I had the honor of joining President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden and 200 fellow education and workforce leaders at The White House this week to kick off of the “Classroom to Career" Summit, hosted by the U.S. Department of Education. President Biden announced $80B has been invested to strengthen and expand the American workforce —highlighting the record progress to expand career pathways to good-paying jobs in infrastructure, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing. These record-setting investments will benefit Americans from every community across the nation for years to come, fueling innovation and strengthening our nation's global competitiveness. I was also honored to speak at the Summit, on the panel “Building Career Pathways through Place-Based Partnerships” to highlight the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Battery Workforce Challenge Program — a $29M public/private partnership managed by Argonne National Laboratory that was announced with the White House in September. The comprehensive workforce development program provides “High School to Career” education and training to ready more than 14,000 technicians, skilled trades and engineers for in-demand positions throughout the battery/EV supply chain featuring: ????♂?Expanding High School Career Technical Education (CTE) for direct-to-career pathways in battery and EV manufacturing ?????? Mobilizing 2- and 4-year post secondary degree programs and stackable learning in battery technology, manufacturing, recycling and safety ??Executing the Battery Workforce Challenge, North America's premier battery technology competition for community colleges and universities, that builds the next generation battery and EV technicians and engineers ??????Fostering a nationwide network of regional battery workforce hubs to build a talent pipeline and ready workers for good-paying jobs across the battery/EV supply chain As our nation transitions to a new administration, we are eager to continue to mobilize these investments into action to build an economy that puts everyone to work, supercharges our critical industries and builds thriving communities across our nation. Thank you to the visionaries who have championed this effort, the 24 educational institutions and the strong coalition of industry partners that are helping us make this workforce program a big success! Austin Brown, Mark Smith, Alycia Gilde, Michael Laughlin, PMP, Michael Bly, Ajay Gnanasekaran #RaisetheBar #BatteryWorkforce #UnlockingCareerSuccess #STEMCareers #SustainableMobility #WorkforceDevelopment #PublicPrivatePartnerships

From BattChallenge to StarPlus Energy: Darrian Herniter’s Journey in Transforming the EV Battery Industry ?? Meet Darrian Herniter, a shining example of how the Battery Workforce Challenge can launch careers! As a senior at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Darrian joined the BattChallenge, leading her team’s hardware design for module-to-pack configuration. After graduating with a mechanical engineering degree, she landed a role as a Process Engineer at StarPlus Energy, Stellantis and Samsung SDI’s joint venture battery gigafactory in Kokomo, Ind. Darrian credits the BattChallenge with giving her a solid foundation in technical and communication skills. The hands-on experience helped her learn how to present complex technical concepts clearly—something that’s crucial for her current role, where she designs and optimizes battery production processes to support cleaner energy solutions. ?? Her advice to current BattChallengers? Step outside your comfort zone, ask questions, stay patient, and never give up! Read more about the BattChallenge RHIT team and Darrian: https://bit.ly/4eK3wZb #BattChallenge #WomenInSTEM #Engineering #EV #BatteryIndustry #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #STEMCareers #CareerPath #WomenInTech

?? Cutting-Edge Battery Research at the Forefront of Innovation! ?? Yverick Rangom Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering, shares insights into his research on advanced materials for energy storage and his contributions to the BattChallenge UWLC team. His lab focuses on developing faster-charging, long-lasting battery cells using innovative composite materials that could revolutionize electric vehicles. Join Rangom as he delves into how these advancements are helping shape the future of EV batteries and sustainable transportation! ???? University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering Research & Innovation Lambton College Watch now: https://bit.ly/400fsls #BatteryResearch #EVs #Sustainability #BatteryWorkforceChallenge #InnovationInScience