The September MAGMA Advisory Council meeting was held during a special EV Jobs Academy North American International Auto Show event on September 14, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. The event highlighted the remarkable accomplishments of the EV Jobs Academy, while learning about new and exciting deliverables during an exclusive Auto Show pre-session. A resolution was presented by:
- Jonathan Smith, Michigan LEO Senior Chief Deputy Director
- Russell Kavalhuna, Henry Ford College President
- Kojo Quartey, Monroe County Community College President
- Beverly Walker-Griffea, Mott Community College President
- Peter Provenzano, Oakland Community College Chancellor
- Rose Bellanca, Washtenaw Community College President
Featured speakers include:
- Kimberly Steinfeldt, GKN Automotive & MAGMA Co-chair
- Ben Cruz, Macomb Community College Center for Advanced Automotive Technology
- Dennis Bona, Michigan Workforce Training and Education Collaborative
- Laurie Huber, Workforce Intelligence Network
- Jonathan Smith, Michigan LEO Senior Chief Deputy Director
- J.V. de La Fuente, SEMCA Global Epicenter of Michigan
- Michael Horrigan, W.E. Upjohn Institute
- Kent Powell, Amatrol & ATS Midwest
The event was moderated by Jennifer Llewellyn, Oakland County Michigan Works! The event was made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of Amatrol, ATS Midwest, and the Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA). All event presentations are posted on the MiAutomobility.org website.
