UCF-617 Workforce Entrepreneurship Resource eXchange (WERX)

The project will consist of the planning, design, and construction administration of the new Workforce Entrepreneurship Resource eXchange (WERX) to include approximately 70,598 net assignable square feet (NASF) of space, and approximately 105,897 gross square feet (GSF). The project is an interdisciplinary facility that will serve as a bridge between the academic mission of the University of Central Florida (UCF) and our industry partners supercharging our ability to provide a highly educated workforce in the fields where it is most needed. The building will feature teaching labs, active-learning classrooms, study, and offices that are intended to support the following colleges: • College of Sciences (COS) • College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) • College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) In addition, maker spaces will allow for hands on learning and creative problem-solving which models what students will be expected to do after graduation in jobs related to engineering and technology. WERX is dedicated to shaping the next generation of technical entrepreneurs, providing students with the tools and support to translate their technical skills into entrepreneurial success. The total project cost is expected to be approximately $76,000,000, with a construction cost of approximately $61,000,000. The project size, scope, and budget may be changed at UCF's discretion, and this project is subject to the availability of funding.