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📘 The Untold Story of Jack and Diane’s Career Prep Magic 📖 Meet Jack and Diane—two educators making a difference every day. Jack is a #teacher who loves turning lessons into real-life skills. When his students, like Johnny and Jane, connect what they learn in class to future careers, Jack knows he’s done his job. But he faces some challenges. With a packed curriculum and limited resources, fitting in career readiness activities isn’t easy. He’s always racing against the clock, trying to make every moment count. ⏰ Diane, the guidance #counselor, is the go-to person for career and academic advice. She’s passionate about helping students discover their paths and build confidence. Organizing career fairs and job shadowing is her forte, but it comes with logistical headaches. Juggling schedules, permissions, and transportation for each student can be overwhelming. She wishes she could give every student the personalized attention they need. 🚌 Enter Virtual Reality (#VR). For Jack, VR means turning his classroom into a hub of career exploration without needing extra time or resources. Jane can dive into virtual healthcare simulations right from her desk, learning hands-on without leaving school. 🚀 For Diane, VR eliminates the logistical nightmares. Students can engage in virtual job shadowing or gain more hands-on experience without safety risks, and she can track their progress and provide personalized guidance—all in real-time. 📊 With VR, Jack and Diane can help their students explore career paths in a whole new way. It’s about breaking down barriers and giving every student the chance to find their future, no matter the limitations. Jack and Diane might be best known from the John Mellencamp song, but in education, they're on the front line of connecting students from classrooms to careers. Curious how VR can revolutionize career readiness in your school? Let’s connect and explore the possibilities! 🤝 #CareerReadiness #VirtualReality #Education #FutureOfWork

Companies are still trying to understand AR/VR technologies. Still, only a few people own a V.R. headset, and many are still trying to decide whether to purchase one. As it is, most people I know think AR/VR is nothing but game development; I need help explaining the potential of the technology to them. In Africa, for example, 90% of software engineers are full stack, and many have never worked with unreal engine or unity, nor do they have the intention of working with these tools; I feel that for AR/VR to scale, first, headsets must be affordable and light/compact, and more VR/AR apps that are not just game based but product based should be developed. AR/VR developers must start building apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, and the rest for V.R. People need to use V.R. headsets the same way they use iPhones for productivity.

After a year focused on enabling and supporting others to develop their knowledge, behaviours and skills, I've just signed up for this skills sprint to work on developing my own! I'm looking forward to trying it out and will report back afterwards. #researcherdevelopment #careers #learninganddevelopment #professionaldevelopment #skillsdevelopment

🎬 AV for Beginners: How to Get Started in the Industry 🎬 Dreaming of a career in AV but not sure where to start? Here’s your beginner’s guide to breaking into the industry: Get Educated - Enroll in AV courses or pursue a degree in a related field. Online platforms like Coursera or Udemy offer great starter courses. 🎓 Hands-On Experience - Volunteer for local events or internships to gain practical experience. Nothing beats learning by doing. 🛠️ Network - Connect with professionals in the industry through LinkedIn, local meetups, or AV associations like AVIXA. 🤝 Certifications - Obtain certifications like CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) to boost your credibility. 📜 Stay Updated - The AV industry is constantly evolving. Follow industry news, attend webinars, and join forums to stay current. 📡 Getting your foot in the door can be challenging, but with dedication and the right steps, you’ll be on your way to an exciting AV career. Ready to dive in? Share your journey below!👇 #AVTech #CareerBeginnings #NewToAV #CareerAdvice #TechIndustry #AV #AudioVisual #Recruitment #Tech

Happy New month, and welcome to Q3! ✨ It's been a minute on here, I know. But trust me when I say that my 'inactivity' actually wasn't inactivity. The last part of Q2 was for background plans, clarity meetings, upskilling and setting up structures. And now, it's time to implement. 🚀 But on the flipside, it's funny how I've been so pumped about Q3 since June, but now that it's here, I'm beginning to have second guesses, and beginning to overthink and overanalyse my plans. It's called analysis paralysis. This is one of the most common of our vices as professionals looking to make impact. It stops us in our tracks and makes us question everything till we're doubting ourselves and postponing our big (or little) moves because we're 'afraid of failing'. In Q3, be ready to: 🌺 do it afraid, as Ivy Elebesunu would say, 🌺 take leaps and moonshots in your career, not minding 'what people will say', 🌺 stay consistent, because consistency keeps you visible, and visibility puts you in the faces of people who can connect you to opportunities, 🌺 build/maintain a good network and a good team. If I didn't have the amazing team I did: Obinna Duru, Cyril Emmanuel, Chijioke Victory and Victor Chigbo, most of my career leaps wouldn't be possible. . So, let's take on Q3, remembering to just DO IT AFRAID. 💪🏾✨ P.S. I'm excited to roll out my career updates as we go along! 😊 #baeintech #techcreative #motivation

Thrilled to unveil our Hackathon project, "The Career Map"! 🚀🗺️ The Career Map is more than just a project; it's a roadmap to navigate the dynamic landscape of career growth. 🧭 Navigating Opportunities: With "The Career Map," we aim to simplify the complexity of career choices. The platform provides personalized insights, suggesting potential career paths based on skills, interests, and market trends. It's your virtual compass in the world of career possibilities. 🌟 Skills Enhancement: Dive into a personalized learning experience tailored to your career goals. "The Career Map" suggests skill-building opportunities, courses, and resources to help you stay ahead in your chosen field. Upskilling has never been this intuitive and empowering! Excited to have been part of crafting this solution during the Hackathon journey! Kudos to the team for their dedication and innovative spirit. Let's continue navigating success together! 🚀🌐 #HackathonProject #TheCareerMap #Innovation #CareerJourney

Excited to share my experiences participating in hackathons! 🚀 Here are key learnings that have significantly shaped my career development: 1. Problem-Solving Skills: Hackathons cultivate a rapid problem-solving mindset, honing the ability to tackle real-world challenges efficiently. 💡 2. Collaborative Teamwork: Working under pressure in diverse teams enhances collaboration skills, crucial in industry projects and corporate settings. 🤝 3. Innovative Thinking: Hackathons encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative solutions—an asset in tech-driven industries. 💭 4.Tech Stack Mastery: Rapid exposure to various technologies and tools sharpens technical prowess, making one adaptable to industry demands. 💻 5. Networking Opportunities: Connecting with professionals and peers at hackathons opens doors to invaluable networking, facilitating mentorship and career growth. 🌐 6. Time Management: Tight deadlines instill effective time management, a skill paramount in meeting project timelines and ensuring productivity. ⏰ 7. Pitching and Presentation: Crafting compelling pitches during hackathon demos enhances communication skills, critical for presenting ideas to stakeholders in the workplace. 🎤 8. Continuous Learning: The fast-paced nature of hackathons promotes a culture of continuous learning, essential in an industry characterized by rapid technological advancements. 🚀 Whether you're a student or an employee, Participating in hackathons is a skill booster. Even if your contribution is minimal, participating in hackathons is invaluable.🌐The experience fuels growth and opens doors to a world of skills and opportunities. 🚀 🔗 Join my Telegram group for more jobs and referral updates: https://bit.ly/3GeHiz5 Follow Sai Lakshmi for more reads 🙃! #hackathons #linkedincommunity #linkedinnetwork #sailakshmidusi #webexplaytime #webex #wearecisco

Virtual reality is helping Blackfriars students explore future career pathways – without leaving the classroom. Blackfriars has introduced Work Window, described as a “virtual reality job shadowing and informational interview experience”. Carl Todman, Director of Curriculum Innovation and Pathways, said Work Window allowed Blackfriars students to explore careers in an immersive and interactive way, which was very different to how careers were traditionally researched. Read more in our Newsroom. ⬇ #BlackfriarsPriorySchool #WorkWindow #Careers

Unlocking a future full of possibilities starts with identifying what sparks excitement. This week's #TransitionTip is to begin the journey of career exploration by discovering interests: ☑️ Initiate Casual Conversations: Start with casual chats about different professions. Ask questions like, “What job do you think would be fun to do every day?” or “Do you know what job allows you to work with animals/invent things/help people?” ☑️ Use Visual Aids: Bring in visual aids like books, videos, or online resources showing people in various careers. This can help make the idea of different jobs more tangible and engaging. ☑️ Play "Career Day" Games: Organize a "Career Day" at home where you both can dress up as professionals from different fields. Discuss what each job involves and the types of tasks they might do. ☑️ Encourage Exploration through Play: Use toys or games related to different professions to encourage imaginative play. For example, building blocks can be used to explore engineering or architecture. ☑️ Reflect on Enjoyment: After each activity, talk about what aspects were enjoyable. Was it solving problems, being creative, or helping others? These insights can guide further exploration.

XR for Career Exploration with Accessibility in Mind Mark Steelman, an XR Access Working Group member and Engineer Manager at Transfr, shares their work on a VR career fair aiming to make it easier for people to find jobs that meet their accessibility needs. Check out the episode on the Voices of VR podcast: https://lnkd.in/eeNN9-bD #work #careerfair #XR #accessibility #VirtualReality Kent Bye