In addition, Siemens PLM Software has entered into a long term talent development partnership with UC to employ co-ops on a strategic and programmatic basis. These co-op working students will be placed on important software development programs and related projects in Siemens PLM Software's Milford, Ohio office. This strategic co-op program includes additional training in the business and skill development programs to prepare these students for their careers upon graduation.

"UC, including our College of Engineering and Applied Science, is known for having one of the best co-op and experiential learning programs in the world," said Beverly J. Davenport, UC Interim President. "The new Siemens PLM Simulation Technology Center takes CEAS to new heights by giving our students the latest tools to enhance their hands-on experiences."

"It's like co-op 2.0," said CEAS Dean Teik Lim. "At the new center, students will have the opportunity to actively solve problems using Siemens' PLM software and gain valuable hands-on learning experience. We are committed to producing outstanding engineers and scientists; this center provides a vital tool in our workforce readiness efforts by training students on software used in the field by 140,000 companies globally. We are grateful to Siemens PLM Software for its partnership, which will enable us to produce even better engineers. In fact, part of the Siemens PLM Software business came from its acquisition of SDRC, a company that grew out from UC engineering about 50 years ago, making this partnership even more meaningful."

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