IXplore offers Shortridge high schoolers virtual reality Future Fair

From exploring careers in and outside planes to working on elevator mechanical equipment, Shortridge High School students experienced many opportunities on April 12 at their second annual Future Fair. Student at Shortridge High School tries on a pair of VR goggles at the Future Fair. (Photo/IXplore) Hosted by IXplore, a woman-owned immersive tech company, the Future Fair saw a 4,000 sq. ft. ‘Xplore zone’ which featured booths from community organizations, military recruiters, college and university representatives and employers. “We had a pilot test last year, and the kids loved it. We knew when we came back this year, we wanted to do something even more special,” said Heather Jackson, co-founder and CEO of IXplore. Republic Airways, Erskine Green Training Institute (EGTI) and the National Elevator Institute partnered with IXplore for the fair. All three companies offered students the opportunity to virtually walk through and learn about possible career paths and speak with representatives regarding potential educational opportunities. In the Republic Airways VR experience, students were able to walk inside and outside of a plane, participate in interactive activities and learn about the airline’s career paths. Similarly, the National Elevator Institute explained their apprenticeship program and the application process to their...