This $350,000 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education (CFDA 47.076) program will enable Ferris State University to establish an industry-aligned Associate's degree and certificate program in Electric Vehicle (EV) Service Technology. The project aims to address the growing need for skilled EV technicians both regionally and nationally due to the automotive industry's major shift to electric vehicles.
Over the three-year project period, Ferris State will develop and launch a new EV-focused degree and certificate program, working closely with an industry leadership team to ensure the curriculum meets industry needs and EV certification standards. The project will also provide professional development and certification opportunities for instructors, enable current automotive technicians to re-skill for EV work, and create pathways for students without prior automotive experience to earn stackable credentials and prepare for an international EV technician certification. The project seeks to increase the number of workforce-ready EV technicians, with a focus on recruiting and supporting underserved and underrepresented student populations.
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