Beyond the Big Leave: The Future of U.S. Automotive Human Resources

Based on industry interviews and trends analyses, forecasts employment levels and hiring nationwide and in Michigan through 2016, and compiles automakers' input on technical needs, hiring criteria, and suggestions for training and education curricula

Automotive Employment and Skill Needs Outlook

These slides, provided by Automotive Manufacturing Technical Education Collaborative (AMTEC), were presented at the 2013 Spring Academy - Building Pathways: Developing the Future of the Manufacturing Workforce. "Topics included preparing high school and college students for employment in manufacturing fields, as well as what college and industry are doing to increase the skill sets of incumbent workers." This presentation discusses automotive industry employment and skill needs, including overall industry trends, how many workers are needed, labor supply, and what educators need to know. Additional conference presentation slides are available to view separately.Â