Workforce Readiness & Development Committee
Supporting Workforce Readiness Across the Value Chain
This committee brings together industry and academia to support workforce readiness across the value chain. Members collaborate to identify skills gaps and align workforce readiness frameworks, training models and curricula, and best practices to support a capable and sustainable workforce.
Interested in joining?
Committees are open to all Platinum, Gold and Silver Member Companies.
How Many Workers Are Needed for Battery Manufacturing?
The rapid expansion of battery manufacturing has made one question increasingly important: How many workers does a GWh of battery manufacturing require?
The answer shapes workforce development, manufacturing investment, industrial policy, and regional planning, yet published estimates vary widely because they often measure different parts of the battery value chain.
Meet the Chairs & Advisors
Praveen Cherian
Chair
Capgemini
Celina Mikolajczak
Strategic Advisor
Battery Industry Advisor
Kristen Wahl
Strategic Advisor
Argonne National Laboratory
Jill Pestana
Strategic Advisor
Pestana Solutions
Mark Martin
Strategic Advisor
Bay Area Community Colleges
Priyanka Mohanty
Strategic Advisor
UAW CMGE
John Warner
Strategic Advisor
American Battery Solutions Upcoming Committee Meetings
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- Free
- In-Person
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- Online
- Free
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate as a contributor?
Participation as a contributor is open to professionals from Volta Foundation Member Companies across Platinum, Gold and Silver membership tiers, as well as strategic partners.
How much time does participation require?
Committees meet formally 1X per month, with occassional light offline work to complete Committee deliverables and outputs. Most contributors should expect to spend 2–4 hours per month.
What types of outputs do Committees produce?
Committees may produce insight briefs, frameworks, playbooks, best-practice guides, conference sessions, or other industry-relevant deliverables. All outputs are reviewed to ensure neutrality, credibility, and industry value.
What is the value of participating in a Committee?
Committee participation offers opportunities to build cross-industry networks, gain visibility through co-authored deliverables and Volta media features, access shared insights and benchmarking, and develop leadership skills with pathways to Chair or Advisor roles.
Become a Member
Whether you’re a company shaping the future of batteries or a professional looking to connect with the industry, Volta Foundation gives you access to a global network, events, insights, and opportunities.