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State workforce office showcases virtual-reality career "field trips" at Carson City Library
Summary
Representatives from the Governor's Office of Economic Development presented an individual career-mapping program and a set of virtual-reality (VR) career "field trips" to the Carson City Library Board of Trustees on March 13, 2025, demonstrating both browser-based access and headset use and describing statewide pilot work with underserved populations.
Representatives from the Governor's Office of Economic Development presented an individual career-mapping program and a set of virtual-reality (VR) career "field trips" to the Carson City Library Board of Trustees on March 13, 2025, demonstrating both browser-based access and headset use and describing statewide pilot work with underserved populations.
Tammy Westergaard, senior workforce development librarian in residence with the Governor's Office of Economic Development, told the trustees the program combines immersive simulations with industry-recognized credentials and community partnerships. "We currently have 35 of these field trips available," Westergaard said, and she added that another 16 experiences were being built.
The presenters said the VR modules are designed to raise labor-market literacy, let users explore daily work activities and required skills, and tie directly to short-term…
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