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07 Jul

From Barriers to Workforce: Connecting Talent Through Immersive Technology

From Barriers to Workforce: Connecting Talent Through Immersive Technology

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM)
1 PDCs
Provider: Fargo Moorhead Human Resource Association
Course Name: From Barriers to Workforce: Connecting Talent Through Immersive Technology

Speaker: Karen Berntson
Program Type: Seminar/Workshop
Registration URL: http://www.fmhra.com
From Barriers to Workforce: Connecting Talent Through Immersive Technology , Fargo, North Dakota
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o 1. Understand how XR for VR uses immersive and assistive technologies to increase career access and awareness for individuals with disabilities. o 2. Identify strategies for connecting employers to an untapped talent pipeline through inclusive hiring and workforce partnerships. o 3. Understand who the three key partner organizations are and know who to contact to engage and move forward as an employer, collaborator or promoter of the XR for VR project. o 4. Recognize opportunities for organizations to engage with XR for VR as partners, including serving as filming sites or workforce collaborators.

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Discover how Bismarck State College’s XR for VR (Extended Reality for Vocational Rehabilitation) initiative is using immersive technology to connect North Dakotans with disabilities to high-demand careers and help employers access an often-overlooked talent pool. Through virtual reality experiences, assistive technology, and collaborative partnerships, the project is strengthening pathways to Competitive Integrated Employment while addressing workforce shortages. Attendees will gain insight into how XR is transforming career awareness, training, and hiring practices—and how organizations can engage as partners, access resources, and support inclusive workforce development across North Dakota.

From Barriers to Workforce: Connecting Talent Through Immersive Technology
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2525 9th Ave S
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