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TROY, Mich. (March 6, 2026) - SAE Government Technologies™ (SAE GT) has been awarded a contract by The Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program to develop a community that will transform an emerging U.S. industrial base. This initiative - called Mobility & Emerging Technologies Connect^SM (METConn) - aims to connect stakeholders in battery manufacturing and other technologies while fostering collaboration and innovation.

The primary goal is to build a robust, highly collaborative community to support workforce development, professional networking, marketing, outreach, upskilling, training, education, and more.

The METConn website, launching in Spring 2026, will serve as the primary source of information for this community, offering resources such as background information, news and events, industry organizations, job opportunities, funding sources, and professional development tools. Key features will include regional hubs and communities of practice organized by topical themes, enabling participants to engage based on their interests.

"By bringing this community together, we are thrilled to help drive forward efforts to innovate and compete in highly relevant technology spaces," said Michael McNair, President of SAE GT. "We're also excited to develop and inspire the next generation of industrial skills professionals by allowing them to see fruitful pathways with these important technologies."

SAE GT will leverage SAE International's expertise in connecting and educating mobility professionals to achieve this vision. The initiative will welcome professionals, educators, veterans, students, and anyone interested. Members will gain access to training resources, career opportunities, technical and leadership development, and collaborative networks.

Follow METConn LinkedIn page to get the latest updates: https://www.linkedin.com/company/metconn-mobility-emerging-technologies/.

About SAE Government Technologies^TM
An affiliate of SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (SAE ITC®), SAE GT enables visionary collaboration to define solutions, advance technology and effectively address new challenges and innovation trends with Government customers (www.sae-gt.org).

About SAE Industry Technologies Consortia^®
SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (SAE ITC), an affiliate of SAE International®, brings together public, private, academic, and government organizations in neutral, pre-competitive forums. SAE ITC specializes in creating and managing consortia using proven processes, tools, and resources. By fostering collaboration, SAE ITC helps members set and implement strategic business improvements that drive innovation across highly engineered industries worldwide. Learn more at www.sae-itc.com.

About SAE International^®
SAE International is a global association committed to advancing mobility knowledge and solutions for the benefit of humanity. By engaging nearly 200,000 engineers, technical experts and volunteers, we connect and educate mobility professionals to enable safe, clean, and accessible mobility solutions. We act on two priorities: encouraging a lifetime of learning for mobility engineering professionals and setting the standards for industry engineering. We strive for a better world through the work of our philanthropic SAE Foundation, including award-winning programs like A World In Motion® and the Collegiate Design Series™. More at http://www.sae.org.

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