Doug FertuckCenter for Advanced Automotive Technology (CAAT)

CAAT Education Programs“The Resurgence of the Auto Industry in Michigan”

November 8, 2013

About the Center for AdvancedAutomotive Technology (CAAT)

• Located at Macomb Community College South Campus• Partnered with Wayne State University• Became an Advanced Technological Education Center in 2010

funded by the National Science Foundation ($2.8M Grant) • Mission

– Advance the preparation of skilled technicians for the automotive industry’s more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles.

– Be a regional resource for developing and disseminating advanced automotive technology education.

Macomb CC Automotive Programs

• Automotive Technology Program– NATEF Certified Automotive Training– Manufacturer Programs

• GM ASEP• Chrysler CAP (Coming Soon)

– Hybrid Electric Vehicle / Alternative Fuel Courses

• Certificate Options– Certificate in Automotive Technology– Electric Vehicle Development Technology Certificate

MCC Automotive Programs (Cont’d)

• Degree Options– Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology– Associate of Applied Science in Manufacturing Technology

• 2+2 Career Pathways– WSU Bachelor of Science in Electric Transportation Technology

CAAT’s Strategic Priorities

• Focus on Automotive Technicians in Community Colleges

• Increasing the flow of students through the pipeline to jobs

• Collaboration across Educational Institutions• Partnerships with Industry

Michigan Academy for Green Mobility Alliance (MAGMA) - a Key CAAT Partner

• Michigan’s first Skills Alliance focused on Green technologies• Voice of Industry to the education community:

– Industry led Alliance– Provides Industry Awarded Credentials– Promotes Cross Institution Partnering– Primary input and feedback source for curriculum development

• EV Technician Certificate Developed by MCC– Source of Material for National STEM Certificate

MAGMA MembersA&D TechnologyA123 SystemsAmerican AxleASI SystemsBehrBluwav SystemsCenter for Professional StudiesChryslerCompact Power, Inc. / LG Chem PowerContinental Automotive Systems - CAS DivisionDelphiDENSODetroit DieselDELEG / BWTEaton CorporationEcoMotors International, Inc.ESD - Engineering Society of DetroitETAS (Engineering Tools and Systems)FEV, Inc.Ford Motor CompanyGeneral MotorsGlobal Technology Associates (GTA)

Grand Valley State UniversityHenry Ford Community CollegeHybrid Electric Vehicle Technology CenterKettering UniversityLawrence Technological UniversityLear CorporationMacomb Community CollegeMagna PowertrainMichigan Economic Development CorporationMichigan State UniversityMichigan Technological UniversityM-TEC at Henry Ford Community CollegeNissan Technical Center North AmericaRicardo, Inc.SAE InternationalSchoolcraft CollegeSoutheast Michigan Community AllianceToyotaUniversity of Detroit MercyUniversity of Michigan - Ann ArborUniversity of Michigan - DearbornWayne State UniversityWestern Michigan University

EV Development Technology CertificateCourse # Class Credit Hours

AUTO 1000 Automotive Systems 3

TMTH 1150 RCL Analysis 4

ELEC 1161 Electronic Technology I 3

ELEC 1171 Electric Technology II 3

AUTO 2920 Introduction to EV Propulsion Systems 3

ELEC 2913 Motors & Controls for EV’s & Industrial Applications

3

ELEC 2915 Advanced Energy Storage 3

ELEC 2914 EV Data Acquisition, Sensors and Control Systems

3

Elective 3

TOTAL 28

EV Technician Certificate Articulation andAssociated Jobs

EV CertificateAssociate of

Applied Science

Bachelor Of

Science

Possible JobsDevelopment Tech.Electrical Test Tech.

Sales SupportService

Mech. Test Tech.Utility Infra. Tech.

Quality Tech.

Possible JobsMaint. Supervisor

Dev. Lab SupervisorSales

Service SupervisorUtility Supervisor

Possible JobsProgram Manager

Test EngineerUtility Field Eng.Project Engineer

MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2013

Electric Vehicle Development Technology Certificate

• 1-year program, 28-credit hours• Program initially linked to DOL grant for displaced workers• First cohort started January 2013

– 19 students started• 3 Bachelor Degrees• 7 Associate Degrees

– 13 students completed• 7 placed into internships/placements• 2 returned to school• 4 still seeking internships/placements

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11

Other Career Opportunities

Industries where automotive technician skills apply:•Communications•Solar•Wind Turbines•Smart Grid•Charging Infrastructure•Service and maintenance•Etc…

What Else Can CAAT Do for You?

• Curriculum Development and Dissemination:– Seed Funding for development and

adaptation of curricula– Website library for access to developed

curricula

Automotive Systems and Subsystems Pre-production Production Post-Production

ResearchDesignDevelopmentTesting

ToolingManufacturingAssemblyOperations ServiceReuseRecycle

HEV/EV Vehicle Systems X X

– Energy Storage x X X

– Motors, Controls, and Components x X

Advanced Engine Systems X x X

Alternate Fuel Propulsion Systems X x X

Light-weighting and materials X X

Intelligent Vehicles X x X

CAAT Seed Funding Projects forCurriculum Development

LTU Mechatronics

L&CCC Hybrid Service

GRCC Battery

Mfg.

Ivy TechSmart GridIntegration

GVSU Battery Reclamation

LCC Training Modules

Note: Italicized subjects are new

CAAT Website (www.autocaat.org) • Launched in October, 2012• CAAT Website Features

– Content for Educators, Industry/Employers, Students– Advanced Automotive Technologies Area– Current Industry Related News and Events– Seed Funding Information– FREE Resource Library with searchable content

CAAT Website (www.autocaat.org)

– FREE Resource Library (Continued)• Classroom Ready Educational Resources

– Classroom Activities, Curriculum & Homework, Labs & Lesson Plans, Presentations & Reports, Complete Modules and Courses, Industry Reports, etc.

• 77 Total Resources and Growing – 17 Seed Funding / 13 Macomb Community

College / 47 Other Sources

CAAT Website Usage• Website Usage is Growing Significantly

– Over 800 Visits Last Month • 60% Domestic, 40% International • Visitors from 76 Countries

Resource Library Usage is Growing• 149 Resource Downloads Last Month

How are the Resources Being Used?

What’s on Our Path to the Future?• Developing stronger industry

relationships• Gathering curriculum for

dissemination• Increasing collaboration with

other schools• Maximizing impact of website• Generating new seed funding projects• Increasing the number of impacted students through the pipeline