California, USA
California State University, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA) is partnering with Cerritos College (Nowalk, CA) to compete in the three-year Battery Workforce Challenge collegiate competition. READ MORE
South Carolina, USA
Clemson University (Clemson, SC) is partnering with Greenville Technical College (Greenville, SC) to compete in the three-year Battery Workforce Challenge collegiate competition. This opportunity allows students to explore the world of vehicle electrification, a critical industry set to redefine the way we view transportation.
Students will have the opportunity to learn about EV batteries on an unprecedented level through hands-on research and in-person workshops.
The team is hosted at the Clemson University’s International Center for Automotive Research, where participants will have access to a state-of-the-art facility. Clemson University and Greenville Technical College are honored to hold this role in the BattChallenge.
The Clemson University & Greenville Technical College team looks forward to playing a significant role in fostering the next generation of electrical and automotive engineers. READ MORE
Colorado, USA
The Colorado School of Mines (Golden, CO) is partnering with Arapahoe Community College (Littleton, CO) as one of 12 teams in the Battery Workforce Challenge’s three-year competition. As part of the competition, teams will design, build, test and integrate an advanced EV battery into a RAM ProMaster EV provided by competition co-sponsor Stellantis. The PackMules team consists of nine automotive technicians and 35 engineers, including award-winning faculty excited to push their technical and leadership limits. READ MORE
Mississippi, USA
Jackson State University (Jackson, MS) is partnering with Hinds Community College – Utica (Utica, MS) to compete as one of 12 teams in the three-year Battery Workforce Challenge collegiate competition. READ MORE
Ontario, CANADA
McMaster University (Hamilton, Ontario) is teaming up with Mohawk College (Hamilton, Canada) for the three-year Battery Workforce Challenge collegiate competition. Together, they are dedicated to advancing battery technology and workforce readiness through hands-on learning and collaboration. READ MORE
Indiana, USA
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (Terre Haute, IN) is teaming up with Ivy Tech Community College (Indianapolis, IN) for the three-year Battery Workforce Challenge collegiate competition. This 72-member team is a collaborative effort between the two Indiana schools, bringing together university and vocational students to combine academic and practical expertise. READ MORE
Ohio, USA
The Ohio State University (Columbus, OH) is partnering with Columbus State Community College (Columbus, OH) in the Battery Workforce Challenge collegiate competition. Combined, this Columbus-based team consists of 30 members. READ MORE
Alabama, USA
The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL) is teaming up with Shelton State Community College (Tuscaloosa, AL) in the Battery Workforce Challenge. The 83-member team of students, ranging from undergraduate to doctorate, are led by faculty members that hold many years of academic and industry experience. READ MORE
California, USA
The University of California, Merced (Merced County, CA) is partnering with Merced College (Merced, CA) in the Battery Workforce Challenge, a three-year engineering competition that challenges North American universities and their community college partners to design, build, test and integrate an advanced EVV battery pack into a Ram ProMaster EV. READ MORE
Michigan, USA
The University of Michigan-Dearborn (Dearborn, MI) is teaming up with Henry Ford College (Dearborn, MI) in the Battery Workforce Challenge. The team is united by a shared vision that extends beyond technological innovation.
The University of Michigan-Dearborn & Henry Ford College Battery Challenge team’s aspiration is not only to excel in the competition, but to emerge as leaders, setting a standard for collaborative problem-solving and demonstrating the power of a team with varied backgrounds.
The University of Michigan-Dearborn is particularly enthusiastic about its collaboration with Henry Ford College, leveraging the strengths of both institutions to create a synergy that goes beyond the competition to make a lasting impact in all domains of manufacturing. READ MORE
Nevada, USA
The University of Nevada Las Vegas (Las Vegas, NV) is excited to partner with the College of Southern Nevada (Henderson, NV) in the first-ever Battery Workforce Challenge. For year two of the competition, the Nevada-based team is made up of 19 university and four vocational students, encompassing a wide variety of disciplines including electrical, mechanical, and entertainment engineering and design; computer science; advanced manufacturing; and electrical utilities.
The team’s working diligently to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to deliver a custom-designed battery pack to successfully integrate it within a fully electric vehicle system. This process will include gaining hands-on experience in current areas of the design, testing and manufacturing processes, and it will include working to innovate in potential areas — from form factor, structural integration, rechargeability, energy density, cost, durability, safety and modularity.
Through this competition, students are eager to attain new skills that will be utilized as part of the future electric vehicle workforce. The UNLV & CSN team’s vision is for these two institutions to play a critical role in the future of Nevada’s battery development. As the team proceeds through this challenge, it aims to further establish Las Vegas as a technology hub, utilizing its rich battery-related resources and attracting more connections to the corporate world through sponsorships and internships. READ MORE
Ontario, CANADA
The University of Waterloo (Waterloo, Ontario) is partnering with Lambton College (Sarnia, Ontario) in the Battery Workforce Challenge. This Waterloo, Canada-based team is comprised of two managers, six technical leads, four BattScholars and approximately 20 dedicated team members, bringing together academic and hands-on skills to push the boundaries of EV battery technology. READ MORE