Blade Sharpener

In this VR career exploration experience at Frank Miller Lumber, students have the unique opportunity to engage in a virtual interview with a professional blade sharpener. Through this immersive session, they learn about the day-to-day responsibilities, the skills required for maintaining precision in blade sharpening, and the importance of safety in the workplace. The professional shares personal insights and experiences, offering a realistic view of the challenges and rewards of working in a lumber yard. This experience not only educates but also inspires students by providing a deeper understanding of this specialized trade within the lumber industry.

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

In this VR career exploration experience for an EMT at Reid Health, students have the opportunity to engage in a realistic and informative interview with a seasoned emergency medical technician. Through this immersive session, participants gain a firsthand...

Emergency Room Nurse

In this VR career exploration experience with an Emergency Room Nurse at Reid Health, educators and students are invited to step into the fast-paced world of emergency medicine through a detailed interview with a seasoned ER nurse. The experience provides a realistic...

Lumber Grader

In this VR career exploration experience at Frank Miller Lumber, students have the opportunity to engage in a virtual interview with a professional lumber grader. Through this immersive session, they learn about the day-to-day responsibilities and the skills required...

Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, & Tulsa

-Learn about the legacy of Rosa Parks and her contribution to the 1950s American Civil Rights Movement-Understand Martin Luther King Jr.’s role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott.-Stand in front of the Dexter Avenue Baptist church where Martin Luther King Jr. was the...

Berlin Wall And Cold War

Visit the Reichstag Building in Berlin, Germany as you learn about its current purpose, as well as its history with the Nazi party and Adolf Hitler in the 1930s.Stand at the site of the Berlin Wall to hear about its origin.Hear about the origin of “Checkpoint Charlie”...

Procurement at Sugar Creek

In the VR career exploration experience at Sugar Creek Food Processing Plant, students have the opportunity to engage in a virtual interview with a seasoned food processing professional. This immersive session provides a realistic glimpse into the daily...

The Grand Canyon & The Petrified Forest

Understand how and when the Grand Canyon was formed.Learn about various Native American tribes who have inhabited the area over different periods of time.Comprehend John Powell’s and President Teddy Roosevelt’s contributions to the preservation of the canyon.See the...

Arapaho, Ute, & The Trail Of Tears

-Explore Colorado & Utah while learning about the areas where these native tribes thrived.-Learn about Chief Little Raven, Chief Ouray, and Chipeta and the many accomplishments through their leadership.-Understand how the Spanish influenced changes to their tribal...

The Velvet Revolution

-Stand on the streets of Prague and learn about how the Cold War impacted the climate of eastern Europe.-Understand the causes of the Prague Spring and how political protests against one-party rule led to major civil unrest.-Visit the National Theater in Prague while...

Mechanical Mentoring

In this VR career exploration experience at Frank Miller Lumber, students have the unique opportunity to engage in a virtual interview with a seasoned lumber professional. Through this immersive session, they gain firsthand insights into the daily responsibilities and...