Center for Energy Research and Education Industry Labs (CERE)

Center for Energy Research and Education Industry Labs (CERE)​
Liberty University ​

Goal: Improve CERE site readiness by creating 4 industry labs including a chemical/material lab, EMC Lab, calibration lab, and a non-destructive testing lab
Target Industry Cluster(s): Materials & Machinery Manufacturing and IT, Engineering Services, & Emerging Technology​
Investment Strategy: Sites Development & Infrastructure and Workforce Development​
Grant Type: Implementation
Grant Period: 2018-2020​
Achieved Outcomes:​​
    • Design and construction of the CERE Industry Labs
    • Configuration, Collaboration, and Certification of test equipment​​​
    • 483 students trained ​​
    • 7 educational partnerships ​​
    • 60 jobs created ​​
    • 81 certificates awarded​
GO Virginia Funding: $300,000
Subregion: Greater Lynchburg