Caryn Rainey, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

The Automotive ecosystem has many opportunities for careers. But Michigan Workforce gaps are in the digital space, critical thinking and basic math. When employers are looking for skills the State and training programs need to focus on specific skill sets that industry identifies.

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Hearing from the Experts in our region covering the manufacturing/mobility industry on tariffs and our industry as a whole. Economic Focus: we have "analysis by paralysis"... tariffs being used as a "foreign policy tool, not a trade tool" "the next 6 months will be telling" ...in May 2025 there was "a reported 72.3% drop in maritime import volume for motor vehicles compared to May 2024". ..."Places like TechTown Detroit and Michigan Central are so important to our future" Talent focus: "We need to leverage the lead time" we're given in this transition ..."our biggest Achille's heel is our lack of career planning " "End Game: GLOBAL EPICENTER OF MOBILITY" Our GEM team is here to help you plan for the future: https://lnkd.in/gGvj3iH4

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#Detroit The Future of AI What You Need to Know Artificial Intelligence is no longer a concept of the future; it's actively reshaping industries and job markets today. Upskilling Opportunities: To stay competitive, professionals are encouraged to engage in continuous learning and skill development, particularly in areas where AI integration is prominent. #AI #FutureOfWork #JobFairGiant #MichiganJobs #CareerDevelopment #WorkforceInnovation

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Michigan needs to confront risks to its $348 billion piece of the global automotive industry this year and move decisively toward keeping jobs, engineering and production in the state. That message comes from Glenn Stevens, executive director of statewide industry advocacy group MichAuto that last month released a report he describes as a “call to action.” This is “a critical time in the industry’s history,” Stevens told Bridge Michigan. “We are at an inflection point like we’ve never seen before. We’ve got to be making changes and doing things differently to protect our signature industry and our economy as a whole.” The concern is escalating as Michigan readies for its largest automotive celebration: The annual Detroit Auto Show, which returns to Detroit’s Huntington Place from January 17-25. The auto industry accounts for about 20% of Michigan jobs and has a payroll of $83 billion.

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Roxanna Metz, plant lead of Honda’s Indiana Auto Plant, talks about plans for Civic Hybrid production to move back to the plant amid tariffs https://lnkd.in/gNBPN596

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Announced today - Detroit Manufacturing Systems (DMS) completes successful acquisition of Android Industries and Avancez, forming Voltava. New entity positioned to drive growth, innovation and global reach across industries. Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, Voltava is wholly owned by Bruce Smith, who will serve as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the new organization. Crain's Detroit Business shares the news: https://lnkd.in/gqjWFkk8

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A very good summary of the present state of things. And some quotes from Mark Wakefield from Alix Partners, who joined Allen Levenson this week at the Detroit Auto Show for a panel on Chinese EV’s. The Chinese will invest in Canada now much faster and easier because the US has rejected its northern neighbor. And then the cars will come…tariffs or not. US consumers won’t have to pay $50,000 for a car. And the legacy automakers will respond with more modern offerings at the entry and mid-market levels to compete. And EV penetration will grow, further reducing carbon emissions. #electricvehicles #china #auto #USA

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🚘 🏥 New Research: Identifying the Jobs That Drive Mobility in Metro Detroit Metro Detroit’s economy has long been shaped by automotive manufacturing – a legacy industry that has powered jobs and mobility for generations. Today, that legacy is evolving, and alongside healthcare, these two sectors continue to anchor opportunity in the region while facing growing talent shortages and shifting skill demands. Today, we’re releasing The Detroit Region’s Jobs That Mobilize, developed in collaboration with the Detroit Regional Workforce Partnership, an initiative of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. The report combines local labor market research with direct employer engagement, using data to surface opportunities and then returning to employers to validate, refine, and sharpen the findings based on real hiring needs. Our report identifies: 💰  High-opportunity jobs that pay $70K+ without requiring a four-year degree ✍  The skills employers say matter most on day one versus those that can be trained 📈  Clear, skill-based pathways from entry roles into higher-value careers Across healthcare and automotive manufacturing, the findings point to a powerful opportunity: many of the region’s hardest-to-fill jobs can be reached by workers already in the local labor market, if pathways, credentials, and training investments are intentionally aligned. 🔗 Read the full report and explore what this means for workforce strategy in Metro Detroit: https://lnkd.in/exrnea7U A huge thank you to our BGI colleagues Erik Leiden, Joel Simon, Harin Contractor, Olivia Gunther, and Julia Nania, and to our partners at the Detroit Regional Workforce Partnership: Brianna Brazell, Jewel KNOLTON, Asha Carr, and Jayme Powell. We are grateful for your collaboration and the work you are all doing to move this forward. #WorkforceDevelopment #EconomicMobility #FutureOfWork #SkillsBasedHiring #TalentPipeline #RegionalEconomy #BGI #JTM

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The MI Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Community and Worker Economic Transition Office is excited to introduce the MI Hub for Manufacturers. This free, centralized platform aims to connect Michigan-based manufacturers with various programs, services, and funding opportunities that foster business growth, innovation, and resilience. Key features of the MI Hub include: - Over $17 million in available loans and grants - More than 60 partner resources and tools Explore the opportunities that can support your manufacturing business at the MI Hub for Manufacturers. Visit: https://lnkd.in/ghE6SfC8

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Connect 360: Talent, Technology, and Transformation Did you know that 1 in 5 jobs in Michigan is tied to the auto industry? That’s one of the powerful insights I took away from Connect 360, held recently at The Henry Ford. This well-organized and forward-thinking event—hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber’s MichAuto and TalentEd, in partnership with SEMCA’s GEM Talent Transformation Team—brought together education and industry leaders to discuss what’s next for manufacturing. The theme, Talent, Technology, and Transformation, perfectly reflected the moment we’re in: an industry balancing rapid innovation with the urgent need to attract, train, and retain skilled people. I was especially impressed by insights from the GEM Talent Study, which explored emerging technologies and the future occupations they’ll create. The student panel was a highlight. These students were poised and authentic as they shared how they’re navigating today’s manufacturing job market. The employer panel offered an equally valuable lens, showing how mobility and tech companies are building more inclusive and agile talent pipelines. And the breakout session, “Gen Z: Goldmine,” truly lived up to its name, packed with practical ideas for connecting across generations at work. It was also wonderful to reconnect with familiar faces and forge new relationships. Events like this reaffirm why collaboration between education and industry is essential to shaping Michigan’s future workforce. Maria Chavez, Jacklyn Salazar, Lina Gerchak, Cameron Albring, M.Ed, CCSP, Ashleigh Glass-Cooper, SHRM-SCP #TalentDevelopment #Manufacturing #Leadership #WorkforceTransformation #SEMCA #MichAuto #GEMTalent #FutureOfWork

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