Battery Workforce Challenge

From February 27 to March 1, the Battery Workforce Challenge teams will gather in Greenville, S.C. for an immersive training experience focused on advanced vehicle technology innovation. Students will gain hands-on experience, industry insights, and professional mentorship to accelerate their careers in the fast-evolving battery and automotive sectors. Key highlights include: ✅ Hands-on training with leading industry experts such as Ajay Gnanasekaran, the BattChallenge director; Michael Bly, Stellantis’ senior vice president and head of global propulsion systems; Mark Champine, SVP Product Development - North America Technical Centers at Stellantis Alycia Gilde, U.S. Department of Energy’s senior advisor for transportation and partnerships, and Kristen G. Wahl, Argonne National Laboratory’s Sustainable Transportation Education and Partnerships director, and Ryan Melsert, CEO/CTO at American Battery Technology Company. ✅ Design reviews with top professionals from Stellantis North America, The Battery Innovation Center, Eaton, AVL in North America, Analog Devices, Gamma Technologies, MathWorks, Vibration Research, Volta Foundation ✅ The Ram Professional ProMaster EV Van – the competition’s platform ✅ In-depth learning on Obeya, a key theme for the upcoming May 2025 Competition This event is an opportunity for students to engage with top companies emersed in battery technology. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4bjKs3s #BatteryWorkforce #FutureTalent #VehicleTechnology #EngineeringCareers #AutomotiveIndustry

🚨 Big Opportunity at the Battery Workforce Challenge Winter Workshop! 🚨 BattChallengers join us on February 27th for the Sponsor Social during lunch and take the chance to win exclusive career opportunities! 🏆 The winning team will have a virtual conversation with Eaton leaders from the eMobility Product Line, discussing their progress and gaining valuable insights into engineering and vehicle technology innovation. Top individuals will also get a one-on-one meeting with a Stellantis North America executive! Don’t miss your chance to connect with industry leaders, showcase your team’s work, and take a step forward in your career journey! #Eaton #Stellantis #RAMProMasterEV #WorkforceDevelopment #JobCreation #EngineeringCareers #NetworkingOpportunities

The Battery Workforce Challenge Winter Workshop is just around the corner! These students have been growing their skills, collaborating with their teams, and preparing for this exciting opportunity to connect with industry leaders and gain hands-on experience. 🔋 Swipe through to see some of the BattChallengers who will be there! Let’s celebrate their dedication and passion as they take the next step in their journey. 📣 Teams, it’s time to engage! Tag your teammates, reshare, and show your team spirit! Batt Challenge CSULA - Cerritos College, Battery Workforce Challenge Clemson University, Battery Workforce Challenge at Colorado School of Mines, JSU-Hinds Battery Workforce Challenge, BattChallengeMAC, BattChallengeOSU, BattChallenge RHIT, BattChallengeUA, BWC Merced, BattChallenge UMD, UNLV & CSN BattChallenge Team, BattChallenge UWLC

A big thank you to Gamma Technologies (GT) for supporting the Battery Workforce Challenge! Each team has access to GT-SUITE, a leading battery simulation software that helps each crew refine its designs and optimize performance. With tools like GT-SUITE, students gain real-world engineering experience, preparing them for careers in battery technology and vehicle innovation. We’re excited to have Gamma Technologies at the Winter Workshop and look forward to its insights! #BattChallenge #WorkforceDevelopment #EngineeringCareers #BatteryTechnology #AutomotiveInnovation #GTsuite #FutureEngineers

We’re excited to highlight Analog Devices's incredible support of the Battery Workforce Challenge! ADI has provided teams with cell-sensing circuits, pack-sensing integrated circuits, and communication integrated circuits, equipping students with the tools to develop advanced battery technology. As a leader in power management and battery systems, ADI’s contributions help BattChallengers gain real-world experience in vehicle engineering, preparing them for careers in the evolving automotive industry. We’re looking forward to connecting with ADI at the Winter Workshop and seeing the impact of its technology on our teams! #BattChallenge #WorkforceDevelopment #EngineeringCareers #AutomotiveInnovation #ADI #AnalogDevices

A huge thank you to Eaton for supporting the Battery Workforce Challenge teams with their expertise and cutting-edge technology! Eaton is providing teams with battery disconnect unit-related components, including contactors and fuses, along with their innovative Breaktor® circuit protection technology. Their contributions help students gain hands-on experience with real-world battery systems, preparing them for careers in advanced vehicle engineering. We’re excited to have Eaton at the workshop! Image supplied by Eaton.  #BattChallenge #WorkforceDevelopment #EngineeringCareers #BatteryTechnology #Eaton #AutomotiveInnovation

It's Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day at Argonne National Laboratory! Argonne opened its doors to over 100 local 8th-grade girls, inviting them to learn more about careers in STEM and various programs at the lab, including Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions!   EcoCAR EV Challenge and Battery Workforce Challenge organizers introduced the attendees to basic battery functionality, as well as connected and automated vehicle (CAV) features by demonstrating a battery-powered robot equipped with an ultrasonic sensor.   By engaging with real-world technology and industry experts, these students are one step closer to future careers in engineering and innovation! #IGED #Argonne #VehicleTechnology

A huge thank you to MathWorks for supporting the Battery Workforce Challenge! Their donation of MATLAB and Simulink provides our teams with powerful battery simulation tools, helping students gain real-world engineering experience. We’re excited to have MathWorks at the workshop! #BattChallenge #WorkforceDevelopment #Careers #BatteryTechnology #AutomotiveInnovation #MathWorks #STEM

📅 Workshop at a Glance! Here’s a sneak peek at the schedule for next week’s Battery Workforce Challenge workshop: Feb 26: Teams arrive & evening registration Feb 27: Day 1 – Plenary, Sponsor Social, Trainings Feb 28: Day 2 – Project Management & Technical Design Reviews March 1: Day 3 – Project Management & Design Reviews continued March 2: Teams depart Exciting days ahead as we dive into workforce development and battery technology! #BattChallenge #WorkforceDevelopment #BatteryTechnology #EngineeringCareers #FutureEngineers

🔋 A big thank you to AVL in North America for supporting the Battery Workforce Challenge! With access to Fire M and Cruise M battery simulation software, teams are gaining valuable hands-on experience in battery design, testing, and optimization — critical skills for careers in battery technology and vehicle engineering. We’re excited to have AVL at the workshop and appreciate their commitment to workforce development! Images provided by AVL. #BattChallenge #WorkforceDevelopment #BatteryTechnology #EngineeringCareers #AVL