XR for VR
Build a Stronger
Workforce Together
Every industry’s success depends on reliable, skilled people. That’s exactly what many individuals with disabilities bring to the table through Competitive Integrated Employment, or CIE.
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What is XR for VR?
Extended Reality for Vocational Rehabilitation (XR for VR) helps people explore career paths through immersive experiences while connecting North Dakotans with disabilities to meaningful careers. By becoming a filming partner, your business can give participants a realistic look at your workplace, your industry, and the opportunities available across North Dakota.
How Your Business Can Participate
You do not need to have everything figured out. XR for VR can help you recognize, strengthen, and share the accessible practices that may already be working in your workplace.
Showcase Your Workplace
Help job seekers explore your business through immersive CareerViewXR experiences and see what working with your team could look like.
Contact Joey Schmit at CareerViewXR to start the conversation and view a filming example.
Highlight Accessible Practices
Share the tools, technology, and workplace supports that help your team succeed and remove barriers for employees.
Connect with Tami Ternes at North Dakota Assistive to explore assistive technology in real work environments.
Connect to Future Talent
Connect individuals with disabilities to employment opportunities that align with their strengths and your workforce needs.
Reach out to Bruce Klootwyk at Bismarck State College to connect with a job coach for placement or employment support.
Explore an XR for VR Web-Based Tour
You May Already Be More Accessible Than You Think
If your workplace does any of these things, you are already practicing elements of Competitive Integrated Employment.
Employs individuals with vision, hearing, mobility, communication, cognition, or learning disabilities
Uses tools or technology to support performance
Adjusts tasks or schedules to fit employee strengths
Gives employees the support they need to succeed
Why It Matters for Businesses
Participating in XR for VR helps support immediate and long-term workforce needs in North Dakota by opening talent pipelines and promoting integrated employment.
- ● Increase career awareness in your industry
- ● Promote your business as an integrated employer
- ● Support workforce development across North Dakota
- ● Learn more about assistive and advanced technology
Ready to showcase your workplace?
Partner with XR for VR to help people discover what is possible in your industry through immersive, accessible career exploration.
Ready to learn more? Connect with the contact that best fits your next step:
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