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
Four NSF-funded students hosted in Research Experiences for Undergraduate Students (REU) program
EducateWorkforce: New Features Highlights & Learner Experiences
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:
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
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