Preparing Skilled Workers for America's Growing Battery Industry
Our workforce development programs address the evolving needs of regional employers while also preparing the next generation of highly skilled professionals to support battery R&D and commercialization. As the U.S. battery sector expands in the next decade, 3.5 million workers will be needed. Addressing this skills gap is an issue of national priority as global competition for talent in critical technology sectors escalates.
to community colleges, non-profits, and universities for workforce development initiatives across the region
across skill levels and career pathways from K-12 through adult education
22 students placed in research experience and industry experience programs summer 2025
Programs cover Southern Tier, Central New York and Finger Lakes regions with deep collaboration among schools, nonprofits, colleges, and job centers
Contributions from local employers, foundations, and community organizations to Engine workforce programs including BAE Systems, and PayChex
Our flagship workforce program, the Energy Storage EngineScholars Initiative, is a regional coalition-based program, anchored by a research university with community colleges and K-12 partners. The Program will develop the next generation of scientists, engineers and translational leaders.
