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Manufacturing evolved in the United States through geographic clusters that produced competitive advantages in expertise, scale of operations, research prowess, and skilled labor. The origin of the automotive sector is an example of a regional cluster, with vehicles assembled in the Detroit area from parts and components manufactured in the upper...

As part of an Workforce Development Project, the (UCSB) piloted a two-unit undergraduate course called “Workforce and Internship Skills.” The class offered 28 STEM students training on topics that are essential to workplace success, but are rarely taught in college.

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