Invest WindsorEssex/Media Advisory
WINDSOR-ESSEX, ONT. (Nov. 12, 2025) – The media are invited to attend a special event and open house celebrating the success of Battery Boost: Technical Training for Battery Manufacturing Careers on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at the Automobility and Innovation Centre (AIC) in Windsor, Ontario.
Hosted by Invest WindsorEssex (IWE), in partnership with NextStar Energy and Upskill Canada powered by Palette Skills, this event will highlight the achievements of an innovative workforce development program that has surpassed national training and employment targets.
WHAT: Battery Boost media event and open house celebrating local workforce success in Canada’s battery manufacturing industry.
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025
TIME: 11 a.m. EST
WHERE: Automobility and Innovation Centre, 3475 Wheelton Dr., Windsor, Ont.
AGENDA
• Welcome remarks
• Program successes and outcomes
• NextStar Energy employer partner perspective
• Participant testimonials
• Media Q&A • Open house will take place after formal agenda and training facility | VR Lab demos will continue until 2:30 p.m. for anyone interested.
NOTES: Media representatives can register to attend the event by emailing [email protected].
*Interviews with partners and program leads can be facilitated on-site.
*Danies Lee, CEO, NextStar Energy, will be available for pre-scheduled one-on-one interviews only. To request an interview, please contact Daniela Ferro:
Daniela Ferro
Manager, Public Relations
NextStar Energy
Mobile: 519-984-1215 Email: [email protected]
MEDIA CONTACT
Gina Meret-Dybenko
Director, Marketing and Communications
Invest WindsorEssex
Mobile: 519-791-6223 Email: [email protected]