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Workforce Education and Research

Helping build a knowledgeable and sustainable workforce

News from the Clemson University Center for Workforce Development

View our latest webinar: Creating the new EV workforce

March 15th, 2024|

Four NSF-funded students hosted in Research Experiences for Undergraduate Students (REU) program

August 28th, 2023|

EducateWorkforce: New Features Highlights & Learner Experiences

February 9th, 2023|

View our “ATE Connects” video highlight from the 2022 NSF ATE PI Conference

Strategic activities of the Clemson University Center for Workforce Development

CUCWD supports demand-driven education, research, dissemination and outreach that will advance economic development and enhance employment opportunities for South Carolinians, thereby providing industry with a highly qualified talent pool of next-generation technicians, engineers and scientists. Our strategic activities include:

Digital Learning

Providing digital tools to increase access to information using virtual reality and e-learning

Partnerships

Developing and nurturing partnerships with K-20 educational institutions, industry, government and non-profits to support local, regional and national workforce development

Direct Services

Industry re-skilling and refresher courses provided on and off-site; VR development for industry and K-20 needs; curriculum design and program evaluation services

Research and Advocacy

Educational research on economic and worker shortage challenges and potential partnerships to support economic and workforce development

Virtual Reality Simulations and Digital Learning Tools

CUCWD creates novel learning experiences with rich media and virtual reality simulations. Our online learning platform, EducateWorkforce™, is designed for easy accessibility and comprehensive means of engagement.

Virtual Reality Development

The Clemson University Center for Workforce Development actively produces virtual reality simulations in-house for educational partners and industry clients.

  • Simulation content covers a wide spectrum of scenarios including full manufacturing floor representations to proprietary equipment function and safety features.

  • Our simulations are designed for maximum accessibility and run inside a web browser in virtually any operating system.

Online Learning Platform: EducateWorkforce™

CUCWD’s online learning platform is called EducateWorkforce™. It is the first platform specifically built for and tailored to the unique needs of 2-year institutions. It consists of both basic and advanced courses focusing on the needs of technician education.

  • EducateWorkforce™ is comprised of video lectures, virtual reality simulations, open texts, and interactive assessments.

  • Students express what they know through varied, targeted and research-based assessment strategies, activities and instant learner feedback.

Digital Curricula: By the Numbers

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Partners’ Perspectives

CUCWD depends on strong relationships with our partners from technical colleges and industry. We wouldn’t be able to achieve our goals without their support, and their feedback is essential in shaping our offerings and activities.

“CUCWD’s innovative approach to learning gives schools the opportunity to adopt aviation-focused content without the high facility, equipment, and material cost typically associated with aviation programs.”

Crystal Maguire

Executive Director, Aviation Technician Education Council

“CA2VES is at the forefront of developing innovative tools to train the next generation of skilled manufacturing technicians. We are proud to work with the team to build these exciting curricula and VR technologies.”

David Clayton

Executive Director, Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research

“The CUCWD/CA2VES staff is an amazing team of scholar-practitioners. Their ability to develop research-based solutions to assist technical colleges with advanced manufacturing pedagogy is second to none.”

Hope Rivers

President, Piedmont Technical College

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