Oakland Schools and Automation Alley invite you to the 2026 Career Readiness + STEM Event, where educators and industry leaders will address Michigan’s workforce crisis head-on. With 72% of manufacturers citing talent as their top challenge and 3.8 million jobs to fill by 2033, this isn’t just a conversation—it’s a call to action.

Following a keynote from Ford Chief Futurist Jennifer Brace, attendees will participate in facilitated roundtables to build scalable school-employer partnerships, deliver earlier career exposure, and align around shared accountability that prepares students for careers in automation, AI, electrification, and advanced manufacturing. Join us to turn insight into action and shape Michigan’s talent pipeline for the next generation.