UCPCOG Regional Simulation Partnership
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The Regional Simulation Partnership was initiated by the Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments to increase youth interest in technical trades and middle-skill occupations using virtual game simulations. Foundry10 and local workforce boards are partners. Simulations being tested match local jobs and are deployed in school computer labs with instructor support. The project aims to guide students into career exploration, employer engagement, and continuing training opportunities. An NC Simulation Station website will provide project resources and a platform for statewide partnership.
UCPCOG Regional Simulation Partnership
- 1. UCPCOG Regional Simulation Partnership May 2019
- 2. Partnership Purpose Project Purpose: The Regional Simulation Partnership (RSP) project was initiated by the Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments (UCPCOG) as part of its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) to develop an innovative and talented workforce within the region. The RSP proposes to study whether or not virtual game simulations can increase youth interest in technical trade and/or middle skill occupations, and to identify whether or not those youth continue to participate in training, counseling, and or occupational training opportunities.
- 3. UCPCOG Regional Partners 3 UCPCOG The UCPCOG is a council of governments that administers aging, planning, and workforce programs within Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash, Northampton, and Wilson counties. Foundry10 Foundry10 is a learning and research organization with a focus on education, and it uses a philanthropic approach to discover new learning ideas, methods, and tools that bring greater value to learners all around the world. TPWDB The TPWDB is the local area workforce development board that provides oversight to federal job training programs within Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash, Northampton, and Wilson counties. Participating School Districts RSP partners that will provide a project setting in a rural and suburban school environment. Wilson County and Northampton County Schools are partners.
- 4. Foundry10 is a philanthropic educational research organization based in Seattle, were pretty non-traditional in a traditional field www.foundry10.org Our focus is on student/teacher creativity and expanding the ways people think about learning We try to do as many good things as we can that directly benefit kids What we do and why Foundry10
- 5. Game Based Career Pathways Game Simulations Career Pathway In School Youth Out of School Youth Key Points Use realistic game simulations to generate youth interest Match simulations to industries in the area Design structured learning curriculum for each simulation Build the right referral network to help youth obtain additional training and experience
- 6. In School Youth Career Pathway Relevant Simulation Career Exploration Simulation Exercises Employer Engagement Field Trips Continuing Opportunities
- 7. Project Design Simulations match jobs available within the UCPCOG region Project curriculum is designed to give students a learning objective, and to introduce them to a simulated work environment Deployed via the cloud to local school computer labs Instructor led, and Foundry10 supported
- 8. Project Design Contd. Steam Gaming Cloud Simulation Library
- 11. Simulation Sample Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 Garage Diagnosis Example
- 12. Simulation Sample Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 Disassemble/Reassemble Example
- 13. Simulation Sample Farming Simulator Tractor Example
- 14. Simulation Sample Farming Simulator Typical Farmland Example
- 15. Simulation Sample American Truck Simulator Big Rig Example
- 16. Simulation Sample American Truck Simulator Truck Interior Example
- 17. Project Timeline Dec 2018 Concept Design Partner MOUs Jan-Jun Project Design Site Visits/Teacher Engagement Jun-Aug Evaluations Adjustments Aug-Dec 2019 Large Pilot Project Launch
- 18. Real World Application Career Exploration (K-12) Workforce Development (Out of School Youth) Economic Development (Regional Coordination) Business Development (Talent Pipeline) Career Readiness
- 19. Out of School Youth Career Pathway Relevant Simulation Training Provider Career Exploration Simulation Exercises Employer Engagemen t Field Trips Continuing Opportunitie s
- 21. NC Simulation Station Contd. www.ncsimulationstation.com The NC Simulation Station (NCSS) is a web resource sponsored by the Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments (UCPCOG) and the Turning Point Workforce Development Board (TPWDB). The NC Simulation Station site will be used to provide updates on our regional and/or state progress, the games and simulations we are using, and a contact page for potential partners or sponsors to contact us to find out how to join our effort. As the concept grows it is our hope that more partners around the state can join us to advance game simulated career pathways, and build out resources that help to generate career interest across North Carolina.
- 23. NC Simulation Station Contd. www.ncsimulationstation.com Resources on NC Simulation Station Partnership Overview The Business Case for Games Game Summaries Helpful Startup Guides Links to Twitch.tv Streaming Videos News & Updates A Join Us Online Form
- 24. Contact Information Robert Hiett Executive Director Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments rhiett@ucpcog.org 252-234-5952 Michael Williams Workforce Development Director Turning Point Workforce Development mwilliams@turningpointwdb.org 252-443-6175