Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC) is an enterprise research center of Old Dominion University (ODU) focusing on advances in modeling and simulation, data analytics, and cybersecurity to solve real world problems. VMASC is leading through innovation and analytics the digital transformation of manufacturing and shipbuilding. The Virginia Digital Shipbuilding Program (VDSP) or DIGITAL SHIPBUILDING is housed at VMASC and with partnerships in the industry, academia, and government the VDSP is researching, developing digital and advanced curriculum, and establishing STEM/Digital Shipbuilding Labs to upskill the current shipbuilding, ship repair and manufacturing workforce and equipping the future workforce for advanced manufacturing jobs regionally, state, and nationwide. An integral part of the VDSP is outreach to regional K-16 school divisions and universities through workshops, STEM expos and curriculum development, which foster problem, based learning/inquiry paradigms. Learners navigate and engage in innovative, industry practices, digital life cycle of ships, utilize efficiency of digitizing benefits for focused solutions and are exposed to various career opportunities. Integrated digital shipbuilding provides a platform for learners of all ages to chart their course for the modern-day workforce.