Former autoworker Matthew Derra (L), 41, stands in front of his house with his wife Tina (C) and their two sons Matthew (R) and Dylon in Chesterfield Township, Michigan July 28, 2009. Derra, who lost his job with struggling auto supplier American Axle & Manufacturing Holding Inc in July 2008, is now earning an associate degree in renewable energy and wants to find a job manufacturing wind turbines. After more than a century of making cars, the U.S. state of Michigan is retraining thousands of unemployed workers for new careers now that many of their jobs may be gone for good. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES TRANSPORT BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 

Former autoworker Matthew Derra, 41, (C) and his wife Tina (R) play with their son Dylon in the back of their house in Chesterfield Township, Michigan July 28, 2009. Derra, who lost his job with struggling auto supplier American Axle & Manufacturing Holding Inc in July 2008, is now earning an associate degree in renewable energy and wants to find a job manufacturing wind turbines. After more than a century of making cars, the U.S. state of Michigan is retraining thousands of unemployed workers for new careers now that many of their jobs may be gone for good. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES TRANSPORT BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 

Former autoworker Matthew Derra, 41, (2nd R) stands in front of his house with his wife Tina (2nd L) and their two sons Matthew (L) and Dylon in Chesterfield Township, Michigan July 28, 2009. Derra, who lost his job with struggling auto supplier American Axle & Manufacturing Holding Inc in July 2008, is now earning an associate degree in renewable energy and wants to find a job manufacturing wind turbines. After more than a century of making cars, the U.S. state of Michigan is retraining thousands of unemployed workers for new careers now that many of their jobs may be gone for good. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES TRANSPORT BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 

Former autoworker Matthew Derra, 41, stands in front of his house in Chesterfield Township, Michigan July 28, 2009. Derra, who lost his job with struggling auto supplier American Axle & Manufacturing Holding Inc in July 2008, is now earning an associate degree in renewable energy and wants to find a job manufacturing wind turbines. After more than a century of making cars, the U.S. state of Michigan is retraining thousands of unemployed workers for new careers now that many of their jobs may be gone for good. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES TRANSPORT BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 

Former autoworker Matthew Derra (L), 41, stands in front of his house with his wife Tina (C) and their two sons Matthew (R) and Dylon in Chesterfield Township, Michigan July 28, 2009. Derra, who lost his job with struggling auto supplier American Axle & Manufacturing Holding Inc in July 2008, is now earning an associate degree in renewable energy and wants to find a job manufacturing wind turbines. After more than a century of making cars, the U.S. state of Michigan is retraining thousands of unemployed workers for new careers now that many of their jobs may be gone for good. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES TRANSPORT BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 

Ken Stahovec, 46, stands in front of his house with his wife Kim and their daughter Gina in Chesterfield Township, Michigan July 28, 2009. Stahovev spent 23 years working as a design and project engineer for various auto suppliers and automakers before losing his job in July 2008. He is now earning an associate degree in renewable energy technology. After more than a century of making cars, the U.S. state of Michigan is retraining thousands of unemployed workers for new careers now that many of their jobs may be gone for good. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES TRANSPORT BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 

Ken Stahovec, 46, (L) sits in back of his house with his wife Kim (2nd R) and their children Gina and Ryan (R) in Chesterfield Township, Michigan July 28, 2009. Stahovec spent 23 years working as a design and project engineer for various auto suppliers and automakers before losing his job in July 2008. He is now earning an associate degree in renewable energy technology. After more than a century of making cars, the U.S. state of Michigan is retraining thousands of unemployed workers for new careers now that many of their jobs may be gone for good. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES TRANSPORT BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 

Ken Stahovec, 46, (L) sits in back of his house with his wife Kim (2ndR) and their children Gina and Ryan (R) in Chesterfield Township, Michigan July 28, 2009. Stahovec spent 23 years working as a design and project engineer for various auto suppliers and automakers before losing his job in July 2008. He is now earning an associate degree in renewable energy technology. After more than a century of making cars, the U.S. state of Michigan is retraining thousands of unemployed workers for new careers now that many of their jobs may be gone for good. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES TRANSPORT BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 

Ken Stahovec, 46, stands outside the garage to his house in Chesterfield Township, Michigan July 28, 2009. Stahovec spent 23 years working as a design and project engineer for various auto suppliers and automakers before losing his job in July 2008. He is now earning an associate degree in renewable energy technology. After more than a century of making cars, the U.S. state of Michigan is retraining thousands of unemployed workers for new careers now that many of their jobs may be gone for good. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES TRANSPORT BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 

Ken Stahovec, 46, (L) sits in back of his house with his wife Kim, their children Gina (2ndL) and Ryan and their two pet hamsters in Chesterfield Township, Michigan July 28, 2009. Stahovec spent 23 years working as a design and project engineer for various auto suppliers and automakers before losing his job in July 2008. He is now earning an associate degree in renewable energy technology. After more than a century of making cars, the U.S. state of Michigan is retraining thousands of unemployed workers for new careers now that many of their jobs may be gone for good. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES TRANSPORT BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 

'Michigan Works' worker Nancy Ranson (R) helps unemployed worker Rose Mary Golden-Pasley, 59, do a job search on a computer at the Michigan Works office in Lansing, Michigan July 22, 2009. Michigan's official unemployment rate hit 15.2 percent in June, easily higher than any other U.S. state. After more than a century of making cars, the U.S. state of Michigan is retraining thousands of unemployed workers for new careers now that many of their jobs may be gone for good. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 

Unemployed worker Rose Mary Golden-Pasley, 59, (L) looks for a job online at the Michigan Works office in Lansing, Michigan July 22, 2009. Michigan's official unemployment rate hit 15.2 percent in June, easily higher than any other U.S. State. After more than a century of making cars, the U.S. state of Michigan is retraining thousands of unemployed workers for new careers now that many of their jobs may be gone for good. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 

Unemployed locomotive freight engineer Michael Robinson, 53, looks for a job online at the Michigan Works office in Lansing, Michigan July 22, 2009. Michigan's official unemployment rate hit 15.2 percent in June, easily higher than any other U.S. state. After more than a century of making cars, Michigan is retraining thousands of unemployed workers for new careers, now that many of their jobs may be gone for good. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 

Unemployed medical engineer Jim Lynch, 49, listens during an orientation meeting at the Michigan Works office in Lansing, Michigan July 22, 2009. Michigan's official unemployment rate hit 15.2 percent in June, easily higher than any other U.S. state. After more than a century of making cars, Michigan is retraining thousands of unemployed workers for new careers, now that many of their jobs may be gone for good. Picture taken July 22, 2009. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 

Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero talks about Michigan's loss of jobs in his office in Lansing, Michigan July 22, 2009. Michigan's official unemployment rate hit 15.2 percent in June, easily higher than any other U.S. state. After more than a century of making cars, Michigan is retraining thousands of unemployed workers for new careers, now that many of their jobs may be gone for good. Picture taken July 22, 2009. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT TRANSPORT) 

A 'Save U.S. Jobs' bumper sticker is seen on the back of a vehicle in Lansing, Michigan July 22, 2009. Michigan's official unemployment rate hit 15.2 percent in June, easily higher than any other U.S. state. After more than a century of making cars, Michigan is retraining thousands of unemployed workers for new careers, now that many of their jobs may be gone for good. Picture taken July 22, 2009. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT TRANSPORT) 

Alvin Gains, retired Chrysler auto assembly worker after 31 years of employment, sits outside his condominium with his two sons B.J. (L) and Darnell in Sterling Heights, Michigan July 28, 2009. For the second time in 30 years Gains is leaving his home state of Michigan to find work. "The job market is dead here, said Gains, 56". There are college kids who can't find a job, so there's no chance for someone my age". REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES) 

Alvin Gains, retired Chrysler auto assembly worker after 31 years of employment, sits outside his condominium with his son B.J. in Sterling Heights, Michigan July 28, 2009. For the second time in 30 years Gains is leaving his home state of Michigan to find work. "The job market is dead here, said Gains, 56". There are college kids who can't find a job, so there's no chance for someone my age". REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES TRANSPORT BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 

Alvin Gains, retired Chrysler auto assembly worker after 31 years of employment, stands outside the condominium complex he lives in with his wife and children in Sterling Heights, Michigan July 28, 2009. For the second time in 30 years Gains is leaving his home state of Michigan to find work. "The job market is dead here, said Gains, 56". There are college kids who can't find a job, so there's no chance for someone my age". REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES TRANSPORT BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT)