IRVINE, CA., September 17, 2024 – EON Reality, the world leader in AI-assisted Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)-based knowledge transfer for industry and education, and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) are excited to announce the extension of their partnership. This expanded collaboration is aimed at enhancing the Gulf Coast Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) Tech Fusion project, funded by BP. The goal is to build a highly skilled IT workforce that drives economic growth and tech innovation across South Mississippi.
Through this partnership, MGCCC will bolster its Simulation and Game Design program by integrating EON Reality’s cutting-edge, AI-powered XR (Extended Reality) platform. This means students will gain hands-on experience with VR and AR technologies, learning the skills that today’s tech-driven job market demands.
Dr. Jonathan Woodward, Vice President Teaching & Learning/Community Campus at MGCCC, highlighted the project’s significance saying, “With BP’s generous funding and EON Reality’s XR technology and training, we can create a robust IT workforce that drives our community forward. This collaboration represents a significant leap in equipping our students with the advanced skills required for success.”
EON Reality President Mats W. Johansson echoed this enthusiasm, “We are excited to partner with MGCCC to shape the future of IT education and we are fully invested in the success of MGCCC’s trailblazing initiatives. Our extended collaboration and the new provisions grant students access to the highest caliber of VR and AR educational tools, ensuring that South Mississippi’s workforce will lead the way in IT innovation and application.”
This partnership reflects the shared commitment of EON Reality, MGCCC, and BP to foster community growth and prepare the next generation of tech leaders. By bringing real-world applications into the classroom, the CSET Tech Fusion project will make a lasting impact on both students and the local economy.
About Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) offers exceptional academic transfer programs and nearly 60 career and technical programs at 11 locations in George, Harrison, Jackson and Stone counties. Named the Best Community College in Mississippi, MGCCC is the only community college in the tri-state area to be named to the nation’s list of Top 100 Associate Degree Producers in the large community college category. The college has been named the No. 1 Military Friendly School for the nation’s largest community colleges, a Military Friendly Spouse School and a Great College to Work For. For more information, visit www.mgccc.edu.
About EON Reality
EON Reality, a world leader in AI-assisted Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality-based knowledge transfer, is dedicated to making knowledge available, transferable, and accessible globally. Our innovative AR/VR products with AI Autonomous Agent-driven Text to XR Conversion are transforming education and industry the way we teach, learn, and perform, making us a pivotal player in the future of learning and technology. For more information, please visit www.eonreality.com
