Using Games to Promote Career Pathways!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]