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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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...

Surgeon

In this VR career exploration experience featuring a surgeon at Reid Health, students are invited into a realistic, immersive interview setting where they can gain firsthand insights into the daily life and responsibilities of a medical surgeon. The surgeon shares...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

Production Supervisor at Sugar Creek

In the VR career exploration experience for a Production Supervisor at Sugar Creek Food Processing Plant, students will have the opportunity to engage in a realistic interview with a seasoned professional. They will learn about the daily responsibilities, challenges,...

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...