The National Governors Association and the National League of Cities partnered to launch the State and Local Collaborative to Support an Inclusive Workforce for the Electric Vehicle Charing Sector (EV Workforce Collaborative). This included forming a National Taskforce and several Working Groups that met over the course of two years. This resource hub is a suite of resources that reflects the priorities and needs identified by Taskforce and Working Group members. Each resource is designed to elevate lessons learned through the EV Workforce Collaborative and to provide actionable tools for states and localities seeking to build a more resilient, equitable, and future-ready EV workforce. This resource hub will be updated periodically.
EV Infrastructure
There is no denying the future is electric, which requires fundamental shifts in terms of infrastructure planning and development. Start there to assess where your city, state, or region is in terms of readiness.
Resources
- City of Cambridge: City of Cambridge Announces Electric Vehicle Charging Pilot Program
- U.S. Department of Transportation: Local and Regional EV Planning Partners
- Electrification Coalition: State Agency Transportation Electrification Guides
- National League of Cities: From the Event: Electric Company Partnerships to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Access and Adoption
- National League of Cities: 5 Things to Consider When Deploying EV Charging Infrastructure
- National League of Cities: Fact Sheet: Transportation Electrification 101
- Electrification Coalition: An Overview and Assessment of Drayage Charging Site Models
- NGA: The Road Ahead: Planning for Electric Vehicles by Managing Grid Interactions
- NYC Department of Transportation: NYC DOT Curbside Level 2 EV Charging Pilot: Evaluation Report
- U.S. Department of Transportation: Charging Forward: A Toolkit for Planning and Funding Rural Electric Mobility Infrastructure
- Pennsylvania Department of Transportation: 2025 Pennsylvania State Plan for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment
- U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy: Maintenance and Safety of Electric Vehicles
- National League of Cities: Direct Pay, Direct Impact: How IRA Changes Could Shape Local Clean Energy Projects
- Michigan Economic Development Corporation: EV Charging Infrastructure Study
- Southeast Michigan Council of Governments: State of Michigan Community EV Toolkit
- Electrification Coalition: Solutions for Expanding EV Charging
- ChargerHelp!: 2025 Annual Reliability Report: The State of EV Charging and the Driver Experience
- Edison Electric Institute: Electric Vehicle Sales and the Charging Infrastructure Required Through 2035
State Policy and Funding
Keeping pace with industry and infrastructure development requires agile, accessible workforce solutions. Share these resources with your local, regional, and state education, economic development, and community-based organization partners to ensure your community is prepared.
Resources
- NGA: Planning for State Transportation Revenue in a Coming Era of Electric Vehicles
- NGA: Advanced Grid Technologies: Governor Leadership to Spur Innovation and Adoption
- Colorado Department of Transportation: Overview of the Office of Innovative Mobility Grant Program
- Electrification Coalition: North Carolina EV Policy
- National League of Cities: Bring Electric Vehicle Charging to Your Community: Put Federal Funding and Private Partnerships to Work
- National League of Cities: Finding Funding for EV Charging: A State Comparison
- National League of Cities: From the event: Bring Electric Vehicle Charging to Your Community: Put Federal Funding and Private Partnerships to work
- Georgia Municipal Association: EV 101: A Georgia Guide for Public Charger Success
- Electrification Coalition: Elective Pay Blueprints
- Electrification Coalition: Solutions for Expanding Equitable Access to EVs and E-Mobility
- Electrification Coalition: Webinar: Green Financing Solutions for EV Charging Stations
- Electrification Coalition: Electric Freight Dashboard
- Electrification Coalition: Cutting the Red Tape: Updating Permitting Processes and Building Codes to Support Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Deployment
- Electrification Coalition: Streamlining Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Permitting and Building Codes
- Edison Electric Institute: Electric Transportation Biannual State Regulatory Update
EV Education and Career Pathways
There are a myriad of training programs available and a spectrum of credentials. Use these lists to connect with existing providers or inspire alignment conversations with your state education agency, local education partners, and employers.
Postsecondary and Workforce Resources
- NGA: EV Workforce Myth-Busting
- NGA: EV Workforce Collaborative
- NGA: State and Local Electric Vehicle Workforce Collaborative Kickoff Convening
- NGA: The Role of States in Shaping a Future-Ready EV Workforce
- Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity: MI Auto Workforce Hub
- U.S. Department of Energy: Vehicle Technologies Office – Education and Workforce Development
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Clean School Bus Program: Workforce Planning Recommendations and Resources
- World Resources Institute: 3 Emerging Trends in the US Electric Vehicle Workforce
- World Resources Institute: US States Are Creating a Pipeline of Trained EV Workers — Here Are the Emerging Trends
- U.S. Department of Transportation – Joint Office of Energy and Transportation: Workforce Development Resources
- U.S. Department of Transportation – Joint Office of Energy and Transportation: Webinar: Workforce Development for the EV Charging Sector
- Electrification Coalition: Preparing the Workforce for EV Charging: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) Factsheet
- Women Who Charge
- National League of Cities: Charging up The State and Local EV Workforce Collaborative
- Office of Energy Jobs, US Department of Energy: 2025 US Energy and Employment Report
- Office of Energy Jobs, US Department of Energy: 2025 US Energy and Employment State Reports
- Advance Career Technical Education: The Green Workforce in the National Career Clusters Framework
Training Programs and Curriculum
- Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity: Electric Vehicle (EV) Jobs Academy
- Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP)
- Clean Tech Institute: Certified Electric Vehicle Technician (CEVT) Training Program
- New York State Energy Research and Development Authority: Example Training Projects | Green Careers and Training
- US. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy: Electric Vehicle Safety Training Resources for First and Second Responders
- ApprenticeshipPHL: Rosie’s Girls
| Organization | Program Name | City | State | End qualification | EV certification prepared for | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale Community College | Automotive Service Technology | Glendale | AZ | Associate degree, Ford ASSET | ASE | Lucas-Nuelle Automotive trainer and Full Electric 2015 Ford Focus to train students in hybrid and electric vehicles. |
| Legacy EV | EV Fundamentals Certification Bootcamp | Gilbert | AZ | Certificate of Completion | ASE xEV Level 1 and Level 2 | Attendees will gain a thorough understanding of electric vehicles through theory and hands-on practice, covering fundamental electrical concepts, comparing combustion and battery electric systems, and working with a 100V powertrain. They will also practice fault finding in EV systems using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and proper electric instruments. Upon successful completion, participants will earn a Level 2 High Voltage Safety Certification, which is designed for those professionals servicing and repairing high voltage electric vehicles. |
| California Energy Commission, California Community Colleges | The Electric School Bus Training Project (Online Training now available) | CA | N/A | State of California developed free Electric School Bus Technician Training for community college faculty and fleet technicians employed by high school districts. statewide. This does not appear to be accessible for users outside of CA | ||
| Evergreen Valley College | Tesla Student Automotive Technician (START) Program | San Jose | CA | Tesla START | Electric vehicle technician training focused on Tesla vehicles. | |
| Fresno City College | Automotive Technology: Alternative Fueled Vehicles | Fresno | CA | Certificate of Achievement | Advanced technology vehicles including alternative fuel vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and battery electric vehicles, and fuel cell eletric vehicles | |
| Long Beach City College | Advanced Transportation Technology: Electric Vehicles | Long Beach | CA | Associate degree; Certificate of Achievement; Certificate of Accomplishment | Certificate and degree programs prepare students in hybrids, fuel cells, and electric vehicle conversion, maintenance, and repair. | |
| Los Angeles Trade-Technical College | Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technology | Los Angeles | CA | Certificate of Achievement | Courses in this certificate compile a comprehensive list of job-related skills needed to acquire hybrid and electric plug-in vehicle maintenance and repair technical skills | |
| Pasadena City College | Electric Vehicle Charging Station Technician | Pasadena | CA | Certificate of Completion | OSHA 10, NFPA 70E, CPR | Courses on EV charging station equipment and safety |
| Rio Hondo College | Automotive EV Specialist (COA); Electric Vehicle and Fuel Cell Technology Technician COA program; Electric Vehicle and Fuel Cell Technology Technician AS program; Tesla Student Automotive Technician (START) Program | Whittier | CA | Certificate of Achievement | Designed for technicians interested in the field of electric vehicles (EVs). Emphasis is placed on electrical fundamentals, symbols and circuit diagrams, high-voltage batteries, charging systems, heat pumps for cooling and heating, and LED lighting systems. Students learn the proper use of HV electrical diagnostic tools and equipment and how to perform vehicle electrical service and maintenance operations safely. | |
| Riverside City College | Automotive Hybrid and Electric Vehicle | Riverside | CA | Associate degree; Certificate of Achievement | Covers service, diagnosis, and repair of modern hybrid and electric vehicles. Emphasis placed on high voltage battery packs, propulsion systems, charging systems, and related hybrid/EV control systems. | |
| Saddleback College | Automotive Electric Vehicle Technician; Alternative Fuel Vehicle Specialist | Mission Viejo | CA | Certificate of Achievement | ASE | Stackable sequence of awards: Automotive Technician Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement, Automotive Electric Vehicle Technician Certificate of Achievement, Alternative Fuel Vehicle Specialist Certificate of Achievement |
| Santa Ana College | Alternative Fuels and Hybrid / Electric Vehicles | Santa Ana | CA | Certificate of Achievement | Training in alternative fuels and high voltage systems. Covers various vehicle manufacturers and municipalities which require specific training for non-gasoline powered vehicles and safe practices when working on alternative fuels and high voltage systems. | |
| Fleet EForce | High Voltage Safety NFPA 70E ARC Flash and Basics of EV Safety; Level 1 EV Technician and EV High Voltage Safety | Longmont | CO | NFPA 70E Arc Flash | NFPA 70E Arc Flash | EV and High Voltage Safety training geared for technicians and support personnel who will interact with the electric fleet and charging equipment beyond general daily operation. Keep your workforce safe around high voltage hazards and give them an in depth look at EV safety and concepts. |
| Lincoln Tech | Tesla Student Automotive Technician (START) Program (Denver & Columbia, MD) | Denver | CO | Tesla START | N/A | Electric vehicle technician training focused on Tesla vehicles. |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville | Electric Vehicles Fundamentals | Jacksonville | FL | Electric Vehicle Fundamentals Certification | EVF | Course on EV fundamentals, production, batteries, assembly, safety, and quality |
| Miami Dade College | Tesla Student Automotive Technician (START) Program | Doral | FL | Tesla START | Electric vehicle technician training focused on Tesla vehicles. | |
| Gwinnett Technical College | Electric Vehicle Fundamentals | Lawrenceville | GA | Credential | EVF | Course on EV fundamentals, production, batteries, assembly, safety, and quality |
| Gwinnett Technical College | Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Service Technician | Lawrenceville | GA | Certificate | Focuses on the operation, diagnosis, and repair of hybrid and electric vehicles, with a strong emphasis on high-voltage battery safety. Certificate can be earned in addition to program of study in Automotive Technology, Mopar CAP, Mercedes-Benz, or Ford ASSET | |
| Ogeechee Technical College | Electric Vehicle Professional (EVP1) Certificate | Statesboro | GA | EVP1 Certificate | The EVP1 certificate was designed at the request of Hyundai. Training emphasis will be placed on safe and effective automotive shop operations, automotive electrical principles, and the operation and service of electric vehicles. Graduates will have the skill set to work in sub-assembly shops building components. They could also work on the floor of production facilities. | |
| Savannah Technical College | Electric Vehicle Professional (EVP1) Certificate | Savannah | GA | EVP1 Certificate | The EVP1 certificate was designed at the request of Hyundai. Training emphasis will be placed on safe and effective automotive shop operations, automotive electrical principles, and the operation and service of electric vehicles. Graduates will have the skill set to work in sub-assembly shops building components. They could also work on the floor of production facilities. | |
| Southeastern Technical College | Electric Vehicle Professional (EVP1) Certificate | Vidalia | GA | EVP1 Certificate | The EVP1 certificate was designed at the request of Hyundai. Training emphasis will be placed on safe and effective automotive shop operations, automotive electrical principles, and the operation and service of electric vehicles. Graduates will have the skill set to work in sub-assembly shops building components. They could also work on the floor of production facilities. | |
| Heartland Community College | Electric Vehicle Technology (AAS); Certificate - Electric Vehicle Maintenance and Light Repair; Certificate - Electric Vehicle Technology | Normal | IL | Associate degree | ASE L3; xEV | The Electric Vehicle Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree is designed to prepare you to meet the demands of the emerging field of manufacture, diagnosis, service, and repair of electric powered vehicles. The AAS is designed for both traditional and nontraditional students with or without prior traditional automotive or electric vehicle experience. Students completing the Electric Vehicle Technology AAS will earn three stackable certificates aligned to in-demand occupations and industry certifications. |
| Moraine Valley Community College | Electric Vehicle Service and Repair | Palos Hills | IL | Certificate | Certificate program prepares students to diagnose and repair EVs and hybrid EVs. | |
| Olie-Harvey College | Rivian Technical Trades Program | Chicago | IL | Rivian Technical Trades | Pre-Apprenticeship or Apprenticeship programs at Rivian service centers. Upon completion, opportunity to become a Rivian Service Technician. | |
| Ivy Tech Community College | Electric & Hybrid Vehicle | Fort Wayne | IN | Certificate | Credential specializing in electric and hybrid vehicle repair | |
| Elizabethtown Community and Technical College | Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technician - Certificate | Elizabethtown | KY | Certificate of Achievement | Hybrid vehicle maintenance. Courses include Basic Automotive Electricity, Electrical Systems, Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technology. | |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College | Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technician - Certificate | Louisville | KY | Certificate of Achievement | Hybrid vehicle maintenance. Courses include Basic Automotive Electricity, Electrical Systems, Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technology. | |
| Madisonville Community College | Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technician - Certificate | Madisonville | KY | Certificate of Achievement | Hybrid vehicle maintenance. Courses include Basic Automotive Electricity, Electrical Systems, Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technology. | |
| Owensboro Community and Technical College | Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technician - Certificate | Owensboro | KY | Certificate of Achievement | Hybrid vehicle maintenance. Courses include Basic Automotive Electricity, Electrical Systems, Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technology. | |
| Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College | Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technician - Certificate | Cumberland | KY | Certificate of Achievement | Hybrid vehicle maintenance. Courses include Basic Automotive Electricity, Electrical Systems, Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technology. | |
| West Kentucky Community & Technical College System | Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technician - Certificate | Paducah | KY | Certificate of Achievement | Hybrid vehicle maintenance. Courses include Basic Automotive Electricity, Electrical Systems, Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technology. | |
| Automotive Career Development Center (ACDC) | Electric Vehicle Training (Courses) | Worcester | MA | Certificate of Completion | Day- and week-long in person trainings on EV safety and systems. | |
| Carroll Community College | Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Technician | Westminster | MD | Job Training Certificate | ASE L3 | Uses a trainer to provide classroom experience working on hybrids and electric vehicles |
| Montgomery College | Automotive Electrical Systems Specialist Certificate | Rockville | MD | Certificate and/or university credits | ASE A-6, L-3 | Courses in automotive electricity, batteries and charging, chassis circuits, and hybrid/electric vehicles. |
| Henry Ford College | Battery Technology Curriculum - Automotive Service Technology track | Dearborn | MI | Certificate of Achievement | Courses on battery technology for automotive service. | |
| Kettering University | Master of Engineering in Electric Vehicles | Flint | MI | Master's Degree | The Master of Engineering in Electric Vehicles program is designed for engineering professionals working in the mobility (automotive) industry. Students can broaden their skill set for careers in Electric Vehicle design and development. | |
| Lansing Community College | Advanced Electric Drive/Alternative Fuels | Lansing | MI | Certificate of Achievement | ASE | This Advanced Electric Drive-Alternative Fuels Certificate will give students the training needed to diagnose, repair, and maintain the automobiles of today, as well as the automobiles of tomorrow. Certificate holders may improve their employment opportunities for advancement in this or a related area. Students will study theory and operation, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of modern automobile hybrid/electric vehicles, and alternative fueled vehicles. Students will be trained with the newest and latest tools and equipment in a realistic hands-on laboratory environment. |
| Mott Community College | Automotive Alternative Fuels | Flint | MI | N/A | Covers non-diesel fossil fuels and propulsion systems for today’s cars and light trucks. Systems examined include hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, extended range electric vehicles and light diesels. | |
| Oakland Community College | Electric Vehicle Technician | Auburn Hills | MI | Certificate | OSHA 10, CPR, Smart Automation Certifications | Trains on electric vehicles, connects it to automated guided vehicles and an introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). |
| University of Michigan - Michigan Engineering Online & Professional Education | Vehicle Electrification Professional Certificate | Ann Arbor | MI | Certificate of Completion | Through interactive classroom sessions, you will gain advanced knowledge and learn practical applications in the modeling, design, analysis, and development of hybrid and electric vehicles — with a special focus on electric machines/drives and battery modeling, management, and control. | |
| Washtenaw Community College | Electric Vehicle (EV) Safety & Fundamentals (CTEVSF) | Ann Arbor | MI | Certificate and/or university credits | ASE Exams | In this program, students will be introduced to the rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) market. Students will learn the safety standards, precautions, and best practices needed when working around EV's. |
| Wayne State University | Electric-drive Vehicle Engineering (Graduate Certificate); Electric-drive Vehicle Engineering (M.S.) | Detroit | MI | Master's Degree | This program is designed to prepare the scientific and technological workforce for the emerging electric-drive vehicle engineering field. It offers an efficient way to obtain a certified level of training, especially for working engineers and researchers. It may be taken as a freestanding program or concurrently with a master's degree program. | |
| National Volunteer Fire Council | Electric Vehicle Safety: An Awareness Level Training | Greenbelt, MD | National | N/A | One hour safety training for first responders. | |
| Open Learning Initiative | Electric Vehicle Technology Certificate Program | National | Certificate and/or university credits | Two training options: Electric Vehicle Development, and Electric Vehicle Service. Graduates are prepared for product development positions in the automotive, communications, solar, wind turbine, and smart grid industries and service positions in the automotive industry. | ||
| Central Piedmont Community College | Automotive Systems Technology, Certificate Specialization in Electric Vehicle Foundations | Matthews | NC | Associate degree + Certificate | ASE | Certificate coursework in transportation electricity, green transportation safety and service, and emerging transportation technology. School is a member of the Tesla START cohort. |
| Forsyth Tech Community College | Rivian Technical Trades Program | Winston-Salem | NC | Rivian Technical Trades | Paid internship with hands-on experience through classroom and lab instruction as well as experience in a Rivian service center. Students who complete the program are offered full-time employment at Rivian. | |
| Wake Technical Community College | Electric Vehicle Field Technician | Raleigh | NC | Certificate | Seven-week program providing a mix of online and hands-on instruction in electrical systems and electric vehicle technology. Pilot program funded by a Siemens Foundation grant. | |
| San Juan College | Electric Vehicle and Fuel Cell Certificate | Farmington | NM | Certificate | ASE | Courses in circuits, fuel cell operations, hybrid and electric vehicle fundamentals, shop safety, specialized vehicle components, and more. Partners with Chryler, Ford, GM, and Toyota to receive donated vehicles, special tools, and access to specific vehicle repair information. |
| Future Tech Auto, Access OnDemand | Access OnDemand EV Training Programs | Henderson | NV | Certificate of Completion | ASE | Courses on high voltage safety and electric vehicle systems. |
| Transportation Technologies Service Professionals, Future Tech Auto | Electrified Transportation Pro+ | Henderson | NV | Certificate | EV safety and systems. | |
| Advanced Vehicle Technology Group (AVTG) | Advanced Vehicle Technology Group (Courses) | Moriches | NY | Certificate of Completion | ASE xEV Level 1 and Level 2 | Four in-person courses are offered and one bootcamp session. Each cost different, and duration is different as well. |
| Hudson Valley Community College | Electric and Autonomous Vehicles (AOS) | Troy | NY | Associate degree | Classes focused on preparing students to work as automotive technicians with an emphasis on electric and autonomous vehicles. Training covers the basics of automotive repair and the specifics of diagnosing and repairing electric, autonomous and hybrid vehicles. | |
| Workforce Development Institute New York | Electric School Bus Pre-Training Course | Albany | NY | Certificate of Completion | Electric school bus familiarization. The program demystifies the basics of battery-electric school buses through engaging content on key topic areas including electrical theory, fundamentals of battery-electric motor systems, charging considerations, and safety. WDI’s pre-training course will complement other learning offerings from manufacturers, unions, and employers. | |
| Cuyahoga Community College | Electric Vehicle Technician Training Program | Cleveland | OH | Credential | Developed for adult learners pursuing training through independent study | |
| University of Northwestern Ohio | Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Technology Program | Lima | OH | Associate degree | Training to perform maintenance on, repair and inspect hybrid, electric and gas-powered vehicles. | |
| Community College of Philadelphia | Alternative Fuels - Electric Vehicles and Hybrids Proficiency Certificate | Philadelphia | PA | Micro-certificate | Complements automation technology degrees. | |
| Automotive Management Institute | Accredited Master Electric Vehicle Manager | North Richland Hills | TX | Certificate | Training courses on high voltage safety and electric vehicle systems. | |
| Northeast Texas Community College | Carroll Shelby Electric Vehicle Service Technician (Level 1 Certificate) | Mt. Pleasant | TX | Legacy EV Level 1 High Voltage Safety Certification | Covers the basics of automotive knowledge with input from our industry partners to prepare students for work as automotive technicians. | |
| Texas State Technical College | Tesla Student Automotive Technician (START) Program | Waco | TX | Tesla START | Electric vehicle technician training focused on Tesla vehicles. | |
| Weber State University - Division of Online & Continuing Education | Electric Vehicle Training | Layton | UT | Certificate of Completion | ASE L3; xEV Level 1 and Level 2 | Basic electrical theory training, with a focus on preparing students for the ASE xEV and ASE L3 Light Duty Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Certification. |
| Tidewater Community College | Rivian Technical Trades Program | Norfolk | VA | Rivian Technical Trades | Rivian Technical Trades program partner. Upon completion of the program, students have the opportunity to become full-time Rivian service technicians. | |
| Clover Park Technical College | Electric Vehicle Fundamentals | Lakewood | WA | Credential | Self-paced online course covering EV production, safety, electrical units, and batteries. | |
| Renton Technical College | Rivian Technical Trades Program | Renton | WA | Rivian Technical Trades | Rivian Technical Trades program partner. Upon completion of the program, students have the opportunity to become full-time Rivian service technicians. | |
| Shoreline Community College | Tesla Student Automotive Technician (START) Program | Shoreline | WA | Tesla START | Electric vehicle technician training focused on Tesla vehicles. | |
| National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (West Virginia University) | Electric Drive Vehicle Automotive Technician Training | Morgantown | WV | N/A | ASE L3 | Available for groups only, this course provides information on electric drive vehicles and their difference from conventionally-fueled vehicles. Covers powertrains for different types of electric vehicles, motor-generator operation, testing and diagnostic equipment. Covers EV direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) converters in the various high and low voltage electrical systems in EVs. |
