Clemson University Center for Workforce Development

CUCWD & Duke Energy Foundation Agreement


Duke Energy Foundation Gift

With support from Duke Energy, LLC, the Clemson University Center for Workforce Development (CUCWD), proposes to provide funding to partner organizations in support of its mission. The CUCWD is a South Carolina Commission on Higher Education-approved, statewide P-20 initiative to improve workforce educational capacity in STEM fields across South Carolina. CUCWD engages university, technical colleges, K-12 institutions, statewide industry and federal agencies to deliver workforce development tools that have the power to transform the economy of the state of South Carolina. As part of this funding commitment in technology and STEM education, the CUCWD will support various initiatives in the state.

Frequently Asked Questions

The theme for the CUCWD and Duke Foundation proposals is the role of STEM education to support integration of technology; inspiring awareness, interest and attainment of required skills for the next generation workforce in advanced manufacturing careers. more FAQs >

1. Who is eligible to submit proposals for the CUCWD Duke Energy Foundation?

School districts and technical colleges in the following counties:  Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Chester,Chesterfield, Clarendon, Darlington, Dillon, Fairfield, Florence, Georgetown, Greenville, Greenwood, Horry, Kershaw, Lancaster, Laurens, Lee, Marion,Marlboro, Newberry, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg, Sumter, Union, Williamsburg,and York.more FAQs >

Contact information:

Rebecca Hartley, Program Coordinator
Clemson University Center for Workforce Development
110 Freeman Hall, Clemson, SC 29634
864.656.3994
hartley@clemson.edu

Proposal and Assessment Forms

P-12 Proposal and Assessment Form

Technical College Proposal and Assessment Form

Rubric for Award Evaluation

Important Date & Deadlines

April 12, 2013
4:30 pm EST 
Deadline for Proposal Submission
 
June 2013 
(first week)

Announcement of Awardees

August 2013
(second week) 

Awards Reception in Columbia
       • Top P-12 Proposals
       • Top Technical College Proposals 

November 15, 2013
 

Midpoint Stewardship Report Due
       • P-12 and Technical Colleges 

July 18, 2014


Final Reports Due
       • Final Stewardship Report Due (Technical Colleges)
       • Final Video Presentation Due (P-12)

CUCWD & Duke Energy Foundation Workshop Resources

Workshop Presentation

Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Workshop Video: P-12 Educators

 

Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Workshop Video: Technical College Educators