Transfr and ATCC work on virtual reality training setups
The Arkansas Tech Career Center (ATCC) has formed a new virtual reality club in conjunction with Transfr, a pioneer in virtual reality vocational training and exploration simulations. This cooperation intends to improve workforce training by providing students with engaging, hands-on experiences that prepare them for high-growth, in-demand sectors.
Transfr offers a variety of simulations to promote job discovery and pre-apprenticeship training, assisting individuals in discovering and preparing for opportunities in automotive, aviation, construction, diesel, electrical, hospitality and tourism, manufacturing, and healthcare.
Arron DeGracia, director of ATCC, thanked the Arkansas Office of Skills Development for the $50,000 funding that enabled this program. DeGracia emphasised that the relationship with Transfr is consistent with ATCC’s purpose of providing high-quality education and training, ensuring that students receive the skills required to thrive in today’s competitive employment market.
ATCC continues to prioritise teaching students to succeed in a rapidly-changing technology context. DeGracia emphasised the importance of professional and workforce education in helping students attain their full potential. The centre’s purpose is focussing on applied technology, particularly in high-demand, high-wage routes. The goal is to produce graduates to aim for success. ATCC programs also stress teamwork and developing productive team members as important learning objectives.
ATCC will serve about 815 students from 21 school districts and K-12 institutions during the autumn semester of 2024. The centre is on the Russellville High School campus, and students from other schools go to the facility by bus for a chunk of their school day.
ATCC’s aims include enhancing occupational safety, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It is also working on improving interpersonal and communication skills. There is also a major emphasis on long-term abilities, including work ethic, reliability, attendance, honesty, and the capability to follow directions.
Dr. Sheila Jacobs, chancellor of Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus, stated that Transfr simulations provide students with immersive experiences that convert directly into career-ready abilities. She underlined how the collaboration gives students cutting-edge technologies and opportunities to explore career paths. It develops capabilities required for success in today’s industry.
Transfr has facilitated over 800,000 training simulations and assisted thousands in obtaining high-demand employment. Their solutions are being used in more than 1,200 sites across the United States. Some of these include community colleges, trade schools, corporations, non-profits, and K-12 institutions.
Bethany Ferrall, Transfr’s state account manager for Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee, emphasised that the company’s objective is to promote upward mobility. She said that they will achieve this by giving everyone access to job opportunities. Ferrall is optimistic that the collaboration with ATCC will provide students with the skills and confidence they need. It will equip them to effectively transition from school to important, well-paying professions.
