Mechanical Mentoring

All Ages, Trade

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 challenges faced in the lumber industry. The professional shares personal experiences and essential skills needed for success in the field, offering students a realistic view of working at a lumber yard. This educational tool is designed to help students understand the nuances of the lumber industry and consider whether a career in this field might be right for them.

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Food Processing Chef

In this VR career exploration experience at Sugar Creek's food processing plant, students have the opportunity to engage in a virtual dialogue with a seasoned chef who shares insights about the daily responsibilities and challenges of working in food production. The...

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...