Driving the next generation of automotive professionals
Our Center for Advanced Automotive Technology, or CAAT, connects students, educators and industry partners in the automotive field by supporting professional development, assisting with curriculum creation, and fostering community outreach.
Since 2010, CAAT has worked with educators to create automotive programs, host events and workshops, and help students explore careers in advanced car technology. Our programs spark innovation in the Motor City and beyond.
Since 2010, CAAT has worked with educators to create automotive programs, host events and workshops, and help students explore careers in advanced car technology. Our programs spark innovation in the Motor City and beyond.
Automotive Technology Resources for Educators
Through grants and scholarships, CAAT offers free resources to help educators enhance or implement automotive technology courses. Topics include:
- Introduction to hybrid and electric vehicles
- Battery and electric vehicle safety
- Programming and automated systems, and more!
Fuel the Classroom with Our Featured Courses
Unsure if CAAT’s resources are the right fit for your classroom? Explore a few of our featured courses, all developed with insights from top experts in advanced automotive technology. Best of all, they’re free for educators like you.
- Automated, Connected and Intelligent Vehicles - Focuses on advanced driver assistance systems, including automation, connectivity and autonomous decision-making for vehicle safety.
- Automotive Cybersecurity for Automotive Technicians - Offers insights into cybersecurity threats, attack vectors, protection methods and standards for connected and automated vehicles.
- Experimental Testing of Vehicles - Helps students develop hands-on skills in vehicle experimental testing, including sensor setup, data acquisition, experiment conduction and analysis.
Ready to drive into the future with CAAT?
For a full list of courses, check out our resource materials. For specific materials, complete our and select “Curriculum Resources.” Once you complete the form, CAAT will send you the materials within 1 to 5 business days.