Using Games to Promote Career Pathways!
Our partners over at the Rivers East Workforce Development Board hosted an NC Simulation Station event with a local school systems and other coordinating organizations. The event was called “Better Jobs, Better Skills”, and it focused on youth as well as adult jobseekers. The youth who participated in the learned to play the simulations in a very short amount of […]
We are pleased to report that the simulation project has gone well over at the Northampton County School system! Since our last update the school system has introduced several of the simulation games to add to their CTE program! In the year ahead we are looking at putting the truck simulator in place in Wilson County at the local workforce […]
We wanted to provide a quick update to everyone on the status of the NC Simulation Station, and its related activities. As most of you know, COVID19 has disrupted a lot of activities for school-aged children, and our project has certainly been impacted. The good news is that our school project is moving forward, and it has expanded from one […]
The second episode of Gig East Features is out! Excited to highlight the work of Krystal Cox with WAAT, Paul Christianson with Barton College E-Sports and Robert Hiett with Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments to advance workforce development and career exploration through gaming. I am excited to be a part of the Gig East team having these conversations and highlighting these stories in City of Wilson! We are […]
WASHINGTON, DC – The Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments (UCPCOG) based in Wilson North Carolina has received a 2019 Aliceann Wohlbruck Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for the Regional Simulation Partnership. The Regional Simulation Partnership (RSP) involves organizations who are willing to work together to develop a “Game Based Career Pathway” (GBCP) approach to […]
Taking “Game Based Career Pathways” (GBCP) to the next level takes a combination of people, resources, and funding to successfully implement. A perfect scenario aligns all three of those things, but here are some potential places to look if you need help. Computers for Learning (CFL)Website: https://computersforlearning.gov/ CFL is run by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), and they may […]
The Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments (UCPCOG) is working with education and technology partners to develop innovative ways to introduce area youth to career pathways available within the five county region. The current initiative, named the Regional Simulation Partnership (RSP), is intended to use virtual game simulations that match up with local area industries or occupations, and use a […]
Image Credit ATS Steam Trucking is an industry that needs workers today, and it will need to continue to fill thousands of jobs in the future as older workers retire. The annual wage of a certified trucker can start in the low $40,000 range, and grow up to $88,000 within a five year period of time. Do not worry about […]
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE WEBINAR PRESENTATION!!!!! Key Points! Gaming concepts introduced into school settings can increase the overall GPA of students that participate Over 80% of students in the U.S. routinely play games online Gaming concepts are implemented more successfully in a school setting when there is a designed curriculum A recent article over on Variety’s website highlights a study done by the Entertainment Software Association, and it continues to show that gaming is going mainstream in American households. It stated that 65% of U.S. adults play video games for fun and recreation, 57% of adults play video games with their children, and the average age of the modern gamer is 33. The main point here is that video […]
The NC Simulation Station site has gotten some updates recently, and we wanted to make sure you knew about them. Game Hardware, Games List, and Video Guides The simulations don’t require a mega computer to run, but they do require computers that can do a little more than open Microsoft Office and stream Youtube videos. Be sure to check out […]
The Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments (UCPCOG) is working with education and technology partners to develop innovative ways to introduce area youth to career pathways available within the five county region. The current initiative, named the UCPCOG Regional Simulation Partnership (RSP), is intended to use virtual game simulations that match up with local area industries or occupations, and use […]
