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 to excel in this unique field. The lumber grader shares personal insights on the challenges and rewards of working with wood, emphasizing the importance of attention to detail and knowledge of wood characteristics. This realistic glimpse into the lumber industry helps educators provide students with a practical understanding of this specialized career path.

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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...

Greek Gods and Mini-Churches

Visit the Greek island, Mykonos, and learn how religious traditions impact cultural traditions.Stand inside of a micro-church and observe its unique features.Learn how micro-churches function and why they’re so numerous on this small island.Visit Athens, Greece as you...

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...

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”...

Frank Miller Lumber CEO

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. They will gain insights into the day-to-day operations of a lumber yard, understand the skills...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Imaging Specialist

In the VR career exploration experience for a CT Scan Technician at Reid Health, students have the opportunity to engage in a virtual interview with a seasoned professional in the field. Through this immersive experience, they learn about the day-to-day...