A training program in Chicago is using virtual reality to teach job readiness skills to recently incarcerated individuals.
Teamwork Englewood program aims to break the cycle of reoffending and poverty by offering VR-based training for real-world job simulations.
Participants undergo 19 hours of VR training, mock interviews, and resume-building workshops during the three-week program.
With a focus on improving job retention rates and building confidence, the program pays participants $1,000 for VR training and has shown success in helping individuals stay employed.