County backs virtual-reality training purchase for probation, pursues related state grants

Dec 3, 2025

Schuylkill County authorized the planned purchase of an Operator VR training system for the Adult Probation Office ($59,860 paid from offender supervision fees) and approved submission of state grant applications to support adult probation and drug-and-alcohol programs; Children & Youth also proposed counseling agreements and participation in an Accenture VR training MOU.

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POTTSVILLE, Pa. — County officials told the Schuylkill County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 3 that they will buy a virtual-reality (VR) training system for the Adult Probation Office and seek state grants to support probation and treatment programs.

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