Michigan
Technological University and Wayne State Unviversity will be the first
institutions to offer accelerated graduate courses for auto engineers
on next-generation hybrid and battery technologies.
The Michigan
Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth is partnering with
the two universities to offer MAGM's first round of training that
prepares automotive engineers for renewable energy jobs. The courses
will be offered in the southeastern Michigan area.
"These
courses are a terrific opportunity for engineers to learn about cutting
edge hybrid and battery technology as part of the Green Jobs
Initiative," said Granholm in a press release.
DELEG oversees the Michigan Green Jobs Initiative,
which is designed to ensure the emerging industries and green economy
have the trained workers they need. In response to the rapid growth in
the renewable energy sector, DELEG collaborated with automotive
manufacturing employers to establish the MAGM. This initial course
offering is aimed at incumbent auto engineers, however unemployed
workers who meet the pre-requisites may also be eligible.
MAGM
is administered by a governing board made up of employers, education
and training providers, the workforce development system, and state
government. The academy's objective is to prepare individuals for
emerging technologies in vehicle propulsion, component design,
manufacturing and maintenance.
Workforce Investment for Emerging Industries
The Academy is offered under the Governor's No Worker Left Behind
program, a plan to train 100,000 citizens in three years for jobs in
high demand occupations and emerging industries. NWLB will provide up
to two years of free tuition at any Michigan community college,
university, or other approved training program for qualifying
participants. As of June 30 more than 81,667 people have been put into
NWLB training.
About the courses:
Advanced
Propulsion for Hybrid Vehicles with Concentration in Battery
Engineering. Sponsored by Michigan Technological University. A
three-credit class offered in cooperation with the Engineering Society
of Detroit and AVL, a developer of powertrains and vehicle simulation
and test systems. The curriculum will focus on engineering skills that
apply to next-generation hybrid and electric vehicles, with an emphasis
on battery design and hands-on learning. Preference will be given to
applications received by Aug. 19. The semester-long class begins Sept.
3. The course will be offered again in the spring semester. For more
information, visit the training Web site or call 248-353-0735.
Advanced
Battery Systems for Hybrid Electric Vehicles. Sponsored by Wayne State
University. A four-credit graduate course level class team-taught by
WSU engineering faculty, HEV engineers from Delphi and GM and battery
scientists from Ovonic Battery. Bachelor of Science in Engineering or
similar physical sciences area is required. Curriculum focuses
in-vehicle electric energy storage systems, Battery system development
and design for hybrid electric vehicles. Macomb Community College is
also providing five HEVs for lab experiments.The class will begin
meeting Sept.. The course will be also be offered for spring semester.
For more information about this course, visit the Web site for the WSU College of Engineering or call CP Yeh, chair, Division of Engineering Technology, Wayne State University, at 313-577-0800.
