SKBA April Issue Vol. 2

NEWSLETTER

EXECLUSI VE FOR T EAM SKBA

Happy Baseball Season!

We’ve partnered with the Gwinnett Stripers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves.

SKBA members get discounted tickets to ALL home games at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville for 2023.

• Single game day ticket at the infield box for $13

• Discounted parking fee $6

• 20% off in team store

• VIP entry gate (15-min early entry)

Introducing our new SKBA SUITE!

Our suite has amazing views of the field, comfy seating, and a luxurious atmosphere. Enjoy the game in style with your team and family. Ask your manager about using the suite!

https://fevo.me/skba23

Steve Reynolds Industrial Parkway (between Ridgeway Church Road and Maysville Road) will be changed to SK Boulevard as approved by the City of Commerce and Jackson County.

Within the next 90 days, the change will come into effect and our business address will be updated accordingly. Please note that there may be a delay in the update of Google Maps and other applications as it will take some time for those platforms to reflect the road’s name change.

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Visits BlueOval SK in Kentucky

Department of Transportation Secretary, Pete Buttigieg, visited BlueOval SK Battery Park in Glendale, Kentucky to highlight job growth and workforce development as well as the transition to electric vehicles. The site will be home to two new electric vehicle battery manufacturing facilities.

“This will be one of the largest EV battery manufacturing facilities in the world. Workers here aren’t just building a factory, they’re building livelihoods and building the future,” Secretary Buttigieg said.

BlueOval SK is a joint venture with SK On and Ford to produce advanced batteries for future Ford and Lincoln electric vehicles. The $11.4 billion investment will create 5,000 new high-tech jobs at BlueOval SK in Kentucky and 2,500 jobs in Tennessee.

BlueOval SK in Tennessee Is On Track

BlueOval City, Ford’s mega campus in Tennessee, celebrates its construction progress. The electric vehicle and battery manufacturing campus begins production in 2025, and will be capable of producing 500,000 EV trucks a year.

SK On and Ford are investing $5.6 billion in the campus to build a fully integrated BlueOval SK battery manufacturing site. On-

site, the team will build battery cells and modules and assemble battery packs that will be delivered just across the site into the assembly plant.

In addition, BlueOval City is developing an on-site supplier park and will have an upfit center capable of adding in dozens of Ford trucks’ most popular features.

SK Battery America Aims to Build Career Pathway for Veterans

SK Battery America has hired 135 militaryconnected personnel. This military hiring initiative aims to create a place where veterans have access to meaningful work in electric vehicle battery manufacturing and a fulfilling career-path with competitive wage and high-skilled jobs.

SKBA has been attending career fairs at military installations and collaborating with organizations to share information about potential career

opportunities as servicemembers transition to civilian careers.

SKBA is honored to recognize the dedication, courage and sacrifice of the brave men and women who have served in the military and is committed to helping ensure a path toward a future for them as they transition into civilian life.

SKBA understands the importance of this partnership. If you look at the guard, we are 21% of the joint force, and we’re 4% of the defense budget, so that is a huge value proposition for America. We can’t provide that without willing and committed employers. So we’re very thankful for the partnership with SKBA.

Adjutant General of the Georgia National Guard

Typically, there are 10,000 personnel that transition each year in Fort Stewart. Lots of employers want to hire veterans and know the value of veterans.

SKBA understands the value of this population. I am very pleased with the partnership, and willing to help to promote the partnership.

PATRICIA ROSS Georgia Department of Veterans Service Commissioner

THOMAS CARDEN

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Inspire Youth Toward EV

SKBA regularly engages with various groups of students, from elementry up to university level.

We attended the Career Day at Jefferson Elementary to inspire our youths and were excited to introduce SKBA and our batteries. We hope to spark their interest and excitement in the EV industry!

American Legion Post 93 Connects with SKBA VETS

The American Legion Post 93 visited SKBA to share their experiences and to speak with our veterans, reservists and milspouses. It was a great way to start the morning as they greeted our veterans with a cup of hot coffee and donuts.

The legion members shared membership benefits and their service experience with SKBA veterans. Membership in the American Legion can provide veterans and their families with valuable resources and support.

Leading the Way in Empowering Veterans

SKBA has been actively attending career fairs at military installations.

In March, we attended career fairs at Warner Robbins Airforce Base and Fort Gordon Army Base.

We aim to bridge the gap between service and civilian employment, as well as to support their transition to a cutting-edge technology role.

INDUSTRY NEWS

US Unveils Stricter EV Tax Credit Rules, Effective April 18

The Department of Treasury has unveiled stricter tax rules that could lead to the reduction or removal of tax credits for electric vehicles.

The purpose of these rules is to provide a financial incentive for companies operating in the U.S to move away from using Chinese EV battery supply chains. Another major goal is to help the Biden administration achieve its target of making 50% of all vehicles sold in the U.S EVs by 2030. This will have an impact on battery and critical mineral sourcing, as the new rule aligns with the North American assembly rule.

LOCAL NEWS

Scholarship Available

Do you have a child graduating high school?

They might be eligible for FREE tuition assistance through Work Source Georgia. Training programs range from a few weeks long to two-year associate’s degrees. For more information, please contact Carol Rayburn-Cofer at crayburn@negrc.org or (706) 3695703.

Survivors of Suicide Support Group

This is a FREE support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. The group meets quarterly on the following Thursday evenings from 7-8:30 PM at Integrity Counseling located at 83 Athens Street, Jefferson, GA 30549: May 4th, August 3rd, November 2nd.

For more information or to register, please email avipperman@gmail.com

Cheers to Our New Managers!

JONATHAN HORNE | Plant 1 Assembly Manager

I look forward to helping my department learn and grow, providing my team members with the resources they need to succeed.

KASEY HUDGINS | Plant 2 Formation Manager

As a member of SKBA for over a year, my goal for my department is to have the most satisfied employees and highest production rate with the best quality products. I aim to prioritize employee success by providing necessary resources for advancement and building a team that values integrity and teamwork.

JARED HARRINGTON | Plant 1 Electrode Manager

With 11 years of experience in the automotive industry, my team in BA1E will prioritize safety and quality while striving for excellence in producing slurry, rolls, and reels. I expect strong teamwork, positive attitudes, and productivity, with a goal to become the model electrode department for all plants.

STEVEN GRACE | Environment Manager

Having been with SK for approaching 16 months, and with 18 years of environmental consulting and engineering experience, it has been rewarding to watch SK grow and improve in our environmental and safety procedures and culture. I look forward to helping the SHE team and SKBA exceed compliance and become valuable stewards in the workplace and community.

MICHAEL RAMIREZ | Safe and Health Manager

Excited to lead our team, while establishing a new safety culture that values safety and understands that everyone owns safety because: “A single twig breaks, but the bundle of twigs is strong.”

TAEJIN PARK | Plant 2 Module Maintenance Manager

I will fulfill my responsibility to gather the strength and capabilities of the members to succeed in internalizing self-reliance in Module 2.

SANGJI KIM | IT Manager

My goal is to foster an environment of open communication and constructive teamwork, where each team member is motivated to give their best in their assigned tasks and contribute to the growth and development of both the team and the company.

CALEB KIM | Purchasing Manager

Based on 10 years of automotive experience, I will create a team that can achieve results through close communication and collaboration with each team members. As a module purchasing manager, I will keep myself motivated with “Be a leader not a boss”

* A total of 14 members were promoted in 2023, and 8 who responded to the interview request are featured in the April issue.

Braselton Antique & Artisan Festival

• Fri 12-6 pm, Sat 9 am-6 pm, Sun 10 am-5 pm

• 115 Harrison St, Braselton

• Sarah Copeland 706-654-3037

Hoschton Farmers Market Preview Day

• Sat 11 am – 3 pm

• Towne Center Parkway, Hoschton

• Jessica Greene 706-654-3036

44th Annual Daisy Festival

• Fri 5 – 9 pm & Sat 9 am – 9 pm

• East Jackson City Park,

• Irma E. Robles 706-757-3408

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Dance Social

• Fri 7 pm

• Jefferson Civic Center

• Michaele Head 706-367-5754

JCT presents Nunsense 2

• Fri - Sun 7 pm – 10 pm

• Jefferson Civic Center

• Michaele Head 706-367-5754

PorchFest

• Sun 2 pm

• Historic Districts in Jefferson

• Michaele Head 706-367-5754

SK Battery America is honored to collaborate with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Jackson County GA to organize this benefit race. We warmly welcome everyone to join us.

To register for the race,

https://www.bgcjcga.org/rtg.html

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We are looking for volunteers who could help Great Runners, Guide Directions, Hand out Water, and more. (Contact: skba.ea@sk.com)

Let’s share our happiness together as Team SKBA!

Are you celebrating anything special? Do you want to show off your cute pet? At SKBA, we aim to build a culture that brings people together with positivity and happiness.

Please share with us at skba.ea@sk.com to be featured in the newsletter.