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The Michigan Mobility Institute has completed its work as an independent organization. We're proud of the progress made in advancing next-generation mobility education, workforce development, and industry partnerships. We are pleased to share that SAE International, a global leader in mobility standards, professional development, and lifelong learning, will be continuing the work we started.

Founded in 2019 by Jessica Robinson and Chris Thomas, the Michigan Mobility Institute played a catalytic role in advocating for the importance of talent development for the mobility industry. Through collaboration with employers and educators, the organization launched a series of programs designed to close critical skills gaps in software development, electrification, and next-generation engineering. With the transition of its program complete, the Michigan Mobility Institute will formally wind down operations this year.

Among its major achievements, the Michigan Mobility Institute co-created the Master of Robotics program with Wayne State University, providing students with a new, specialized academic path into careers in robotics and autonomous systems. The Institute also led the Mobility On-Ramp Collaborative, an alliance of mobility companies and workforce partners working jointly to identify core industry needs. That work culminated in the Mobility Fundamentals course, an accessible and modular online program designed to support professionals in the evolving transportation sector.