• CITE will feature labs that can be easily configured to provide students with access to software used by high-tech employers , simulation labs , and collaboration areas where students can work together to solve problems in real time .
• Virtual reality and artificial intelligence will also be used to support learning for certain programs , helping bring together cutting-edge equipment and coursework .
• Training can be tailored to the specific needs of individual companies , giving them a go-to place to expand their workforce and provide continuing education for existing employees .
• It can also help start-ups get their footing as they begin building their technical teams .
CITE will support students in programs that include Engineering Technology , Robotics , Mechatronics , 3D Printing , Computerized Drafting , Computer Information Systems , Cybersecurity , and more .
Three other new EFSC facilities also promise to play a major role in high-tech workforce training .
On the Cocoa Campus , an Advanced Technologies Center is taking shape that will feature programs to increase the pipeline of highly skilled workers for commercial space companies at the Kennedy Space Center .
A new Science , Technology , Engineering and Math facility is being created through the renovation of Bldg . 20 on the Cocoa Campus that will provide a state-of-the-art STEM education environment .
And on the Titusville Campus , a new Aerospace Center of Excellence is in the works to train students in fields that support space exploration , advanced manufacturing , aviation , and others .
“ Combined , these efforts show our college ’ s commitment to workforce development and working hand-in-hand with our industry partners , ensuring a bright future for our students and the entire Space Coast ,” said Richey .