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Chicago program bets on virtual reality to break the cycle of incarceration

  • 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.

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