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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Sawyer

In this VR career exploration experience at Frank Miller Lumber, students have the opportunity to engage in a virtual interview with a seasoned sawyer. They will learn about the daily responsibilities and skills required to operate large saws and manage timber...

The Life of Davy Crockett: Part 1 & 2

Walk around Davy Crockett’s homestead in Tennessee as you hear about his family and childhood struggles. Learn about Crockett’s relationship with the Tensaw Creek and the Redstick Creek tribes. Understand how Crockett got involved with General Jackson’s army,...

Abraham Lincoln and Vicksburg

Visit the town of Hodgenville, KY, where Lincoln was born and stand outside of his childhood cabin.Stand in Lincoln’s front yard in Springfield, IL, where he lived until he moved into the White House.Learn about the Lincoln-Douglas Presidential debates and the...

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...

Maintenance at Sugar Creek

In the VR career exploration experience at Sugar Creek Food Processing Plant, students have the opportunity to engage in a virtual dialogue with a seasoned food processing professional. Through this immersive interview, they gain insights into the daily...

Hoover Dam And Las Vegas

-Learn about how and why the Hoover Dam was constructed.n-Understand the impact of the Hoover Dam to surrounding states (CA, CO, NV, AZ, UT, WY).n-See how hydroelectricity powers the Las Vegas strip, among other regional areas.n-Learn about Bugsy Siegel & Tony the...

Sanitation at Sugar Creek

In the VR career exploration experience at Sugar Creek's food processing plant, students have the opportunity to engage in a virtual interview with a sanitation professional. This immersive session provides a realistic insight into the daily responsibilities and...

Martin Luther King, Jr.

-Stand on the Edmund Pettis Bridge as you learn about its significance and how it impacted voting rights in America.-See where 25,000 marchers joined Dr. King on the steps of the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery.-Visit the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. to see...

Lumber Yard Logistics Coordinator

In this VR career exploration experience for a Logistics Coordinator at Frank Miller Lumber, students will have the opportunity to engage in a realistic interview with a seasoned professional in the field. They will learn about the day-to-day responsibilities involved...