New program connecting Minnesota high schoolers to skilled trade jobs hopes to close industry gap


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A first-of-its-kind program is bringing high school students in Minnesota closer to a career in the skilled trade industry.

Dunwoody College of Technology launched a program called Dunwoody Immersive, and they believe it’s the solution to an ongoing workforce shortage problem.

This fall, the program is coming to six Minnesota school districts and charter schools including Edina Virtual Pathways, Eden Prairie Schools, Wayzata Public Schools, White Bear Lake School District, Avalon School, and Hermantown Community Schools.

These kids are not only getting some college credit — but a chance to think about what they want to do for a living.

Dunwoody Immersive uses a mix of virtual reality, game-like learning and interactive experiences to bring skills trade education to the classroom through two courses.

“Each week they’re learning about a new type of role,” said...

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