Clemson University Center for Workforce Development (CUCWD)

WHO WE ARE At CUCWD, our team is comprised of experts in virtual reality simulation development, technology integration, curriculum development and public policy. This diverse team brings the necessary experience to research, develop and implement our products for broad impact on our state and national economy. Our vision is to embody a new national model that engages universities, 2-year colleges, K-12 institutions, statewide industry and federal agencies to deliver workforce education tools that have the power to transform the economy of our state and region. As a Commission on Higher Education-approved, statewide K-20 initiative to improve workforce educational capacity in STEM field across South Carolina, CUCWD is uniquely capable to accomplish this vision. DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Through collaboration with partners, we develop and disseminate high-quality educational resources, virtual reality simulations, and conduct rigorous research to enhance the learning experience. We provide these educational resources to 2-year colleges, industry and individuals to help prepare a highly-skilled workforce to meet the needs of the advanced manufacturing industry. SYNERGIES CUCWD and the NSF ATE Center CA2VES are two synergistic centers that work together to combine the reach and resources of Clemson University to research, develop and broadly disseminate virtual reality components and digital learning tools to support workforce needs. Find more about CA2VES at https://clemson.edu/ca2ves. Through the shared resources of these two Centers, the goal of increasing educational attainment, accelerating business growth, and improving employability and wages for the workforce becomes more attainable each day. The team at CUCWD has a wide variety of skills and experience to make our vision become reality. Learn more at our website below.