State Energy Sector Partnership Grant
Incumbent Worker Program
Michigan has become the new center of the world’s electric vehicle and advanced
energy storage industries. The State Energy Sector Partnership Grant funds training for
Incumbent Workers of companies that are involved in the research, development,
manufacturing or application of Advanced Energy Storage technology.
The following educational partners will be offering certificate programs funded by the
SESP Grant. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in manufacturing, have
all of the required prerequisite education, be in a position to use the knowledge gained
and have a future in the company. The Incumbent Worker should also be able to
complete the program by the end of 2012 when the grant expires.
Wayne State Graduate and Undergraduate Advanced Energy Storage Certificates
In conjunction with the SESP Grant, WSU is offering a Graduate Certificate in
Alternative Energy Tech or Electric-Drive Vehicle Engineering with a concentration in
Advanced Energy Storage (AES). This is a 3 course 12 credit program available to
dislocated workers or unemployed adults with a Bachelor in Engineering, Engineering
Tech or related science, and a 2.8 GPA.
Courses paid for by the SESP grant include:
 Advanced Energy Storage (required)
 Fundamentals in Alternative Energy Technology
 Fundamentals of Battery Systems for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
 Power Management and Applications of Energy Storage Systems
 Fundamentals of Fuel-cell Power Systems for Transportation
 Energy Economics and Policy
 Energy and the Environment
WSU offers an undergraduate certificate program in Advanced Energy Storage. This is
a 4 course 12 credit program available to Incumbent Workers with an Associate in
Engineering Degree or at least 30 credit hours in math and electrical, mechanical,
manufacturing, computer or other related technical courses.
Courses paid for by the SESP Grant include:
 Introduction to Advanced Energy Storage (required)
 Power Management and Applications of Energy Storage Systems (required)
 Energy Storage Systems for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
 Fundamentals of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
 Applied Thermodynamics
 Energy Sources and Conversion
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All classes are taught at the WSU Detroit Campus. Courses are held either 1 or 2
nights a week depending on the course. Books must be paid for by either the employer
or the employee. Once approved for the grant, students must apply on line at WSU and
provide official transcripts prior to admission into the program.
Macomb Community College Advanced Energy Storage Certificate Program
Macomb Community College offers a certificate program in Advanced Energy Storage.
This is a 2 course non-credit program available to eligible Incumbent Workers with a
High School Degree, or GED, a 10th Grade Math level (TABE Test required). Upon
completion, students can apply for 6 credits which can go towards a degree at MCC or
possibly transfer to another institution. This program is ideal for technicians or
engineers looking to develop their Advanced Energy Storage credentials.
Courses covered by the SESP Grant Include
 High Density Mobile Batteries - An introduction to rechargeable batteries for mobile
electric applications at the battery cell, module, and pack level.
 High Density Mobile Battery Applications - Provides an introduction to Hybrid Electric
Vehicles. Topics include hybrid systems, hybrid batteries, regenerative braking, safety
procedures, hybrid maintenance and diagnostics, and connections to the smart grid.
The next class for Incumbent Workers is scheduled to start in January 2012 at the MCC
MTEC on Van Dyke at Tank Ave. All books and fees are covered by the grant. Once
approved for the grant, students are automatically admitted into the program.
A & D TECHNOLOGY LEARNING CENTER
A&D Technology offers a 2-day lab course in AES Fundamentals of Battery Systems.
This course will provide an overview of rechargeable batteries from a cell, module and
pack perspective.
Topics include:
 Day One – An overview of personal safety, construction, chemical composition, testing,
storage and common automotive applications.
 Day Two – A hands on lab experiment performing an industry standard test on a real
battery, using state of the art software and hardware used by leading testing facilities.
Classes are held on the A & D Technology site in Ann Arbor. Once approved for the
grant. Students are automatically admitted into the program.
For more information about these programs, what information is required by the company
and the incumbent worker, and to set up a time to register for this grant, please contact:
David Shevrin at (248) 788-9511 or
[email protected]
Kris Betts at (586) 263-8388 or
[email protected]
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