Future Workforce for Industry 4.0

Future Workforce for Industry 4.0​
Virginia Tech College of Engineering ​

Goal: Convene employers and stakeholders to help identify areas of Industry 4.0 technology-in-use, Industry 4.0 technology and skill gaps among the current and future workforce, and areas of potential Industry 4.0 collaborative projects using the Learning Factory as an initial experiential learning site to bring together students and professional learners.
Target Industry Cluster(s): Advanced Materials Manufacturing; IT, Engineering Services, & Emerging Technology; Manufacturing for Transportation, Energy, & Autonomy​
Investment Strategy: Workforce Development​
Grant Type: Planning
Grant Period: 2021-2022​
Achieved Outcomes:​
    • Industry 4.0 Draft Curriculum and Action Plan
GO Virginia Funding: $45,360
Subregion: New River Valley