The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $399,704 Project Grant under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (CFDA 47.084) program to Spartanburg Community College (SCC) on September 1, 2024. The "COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: EPIIC: BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTSTANDING SKILLS TRAINING IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING FOR SOUTHEASTERN TWO-YEAR COLLEGES (BOOST)" project aims to create a thriving innovation ecosystem by fostering collaborative partnerships between academia, public, and private sectors to support the regional growth of advanced manufacturing in the Southeastern United States. The project will enhance the capacity of SCC and two other community colleges to provide nimble education and training systems, preparing a diverse array of underserved populations for careers in advanced manufacturing. Key activities include organizing partnership convening events, revitalizing industry advisory board engagement, providing professional development for faculty and staff, and creating toolkits, models, and resources for best practices to be shared broadly. This project seeks to address the shortage of skilled workers in advanced manufacturing and maintain U.S. competitiveness in the global economy.
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