GRAND RAPIDS – Disruptive change is transforming the transportation and manufacturing industries due to new governmental standards related to safety and energy efficiency, along with the development of mobility technologies – the point where advanced manufacturing and information technology intersect.

Michigan’s automotive industry and the Intersection between automotive and the evolving sphere of big data and cloud based computing will accelerate our automotive Industry over the next decade. Michigan’s competitive strategy begins and ends with its ability to develop, attract and retain the most talented workforce in the world. Host Melissa Birnie interviewed Al Lecz, Director of Advanced Transportation Center (ATC) from Washtenaw Community College regarding the proposed center at WCC and how it can create a meaningful advantage for Michigan’s Industry stakeholders.” 

Anyone who is interested in transportation and how it is evolving and connecting to bring many opportunities to Michigan’s job market should listen by clicking: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mtam/2016/02/26/washtenaw-community-college-addressing-the-connected-vehicle-challenges