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Expanding Career Awareness and Literacy Using Immersive Media Strategies
Monday, June 16, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Presented by Matthew Chaussee, CEO and Co-Founder, CareerViewXR; Ann Pollert, Workforce Enthusiast; Cody Cashman, Chief Executive Officer, Red River Valley Fair Association (ND); and Joyce Whitby, CEO and Co-Founder, Innovations4Education
Sponsored by CareerViewXR
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In the complex intersection of workforce and education, students often get lost in the shuffle. Real-world career awareness that extends beyond traditional classroom learning is a critical, yet unmet need that faces significant logistical challenges. This edWebinar provides insights and best practices for implementing immersive media—including virtual reality video and virtual tours—to enhance student awareness of career pathways.
Viewers gain insights into how immersive career exploration can inspire students, provide equitable access to industry exposure, and support workforce-development initiatives, all while seamlessly integrating into after-school, summer, and community-based learning environments.
Viewers explore immersive media projects designed to increase student awareness and interest in career pathways. From in-class activities and mobile career vans to traveling VR headsets and immersive rooms, attendees will learn about resources supporting successful career-awareness initiatives.
The session also showcases CareerViewXR’s real-world VR career exploration modules for agriculture, automotive, biotechnology, engineering, energy, IT, skilled trades, and more. These experiences serve as valuable tools in classrooms, after-school programs, youth organizations, and career-exploration events to engage students, spark career curiosity, and enhance career-advising efforts. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary through high school teachers, librarians, school leaders, district leaders, education technology leaders, and CTE leaders.
About the Presenters
Matt Chaussee is the CEO and Co-founder of award-winning immersive media and virtual reality video solution CareerViewXR. Together with his wife and company co-founder, Katie, the two have turned this once-upon-a-time “mom and pop VR shop” into a skilled team of educators and media professionals providing career awareness solutions to schools in over 25 states. CareerViewXR’s accessible approach to delivering immersive media allows them to bring authentic and meaningful real-world career experiences into the classroom.
Ann Pollert’s journey began when a company approached her to develop a leadership training program—a structure still in use today. Over the years, she has become a nationwide expert in workforce recruitment, earning recognition for her ability to build strong relationships and her passion for connecting talent with opportunity. Ann’s commitment to building strong connections between talent and opportunity drives her innovative approach to workforce development. Whether she’s guiding students toward meaningful career paths or helping businesses create environments where employees can excel, Ann’s enthusiasm and expertise make her a trusted partner in shaping a stronger, more vibrant workforce. Currently, Ann collaborates with the Devils Lake Chamber of Commerce on an ND Regional Workforce Impact Program grant, leading efforts to retain high school and college students. She also serves as a career coach for Region III’s Mobile Career Exploration Classroom, which visits regional high schools and features VR career experiences.
Cody Cashman is the Chief Executive Officer of the Red River Valley Fair Association, where he has led significant growth and innovation since taking the role. Under his leadership, the Fairgrounds have expanded beyond traditional events to become a year-round destination for entertainment, agriculture, and education. One of his most notable achievements is the development of North Dakota’s first immersive learning room within the Ag Education Center, an innovative space used to engage thousands of students with interactive agricultural experiences. Cody brings a forward-thinking approach to event planning, sponsorship development, and community engagement, consistently enhancing the Fair’s visibility and impact. He is deeply committed to supporting youth programming, showcasing regional agriculture, and strengthening the Fair’s role in the community. Known for his collaborative leadership style and strategic vision, Cody continues to position the Red River Valley Fair as a model for modern fairground operations across the country.
Joyce Whitby is a lifelong EdTechKnowLedgist who started off as a special ed educator in NYC and then taught graduate-level EdTech courses at Long Island University. Since then, Joyce has been in the business of educational technology and has held key leadership roles in sales leadership, professional development, and marketing with organizations like Apple Computer, Scientific Learning, and SchoolMessenger. She also has extensive experience working with startup EdTech ventures. In 2017, Joyce and her husband (aka @tomwhitby, co-founder of #edchat) launched their consulting business working with emerging and growing EdTech companies, helping to bring instructional technology solutions to schools, Innovations4Education.com.
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CareerViewXR is Be More Colorful’s flagship product that sets a new standard for career exploration. Our patent-pending solution provides curious minds with immersive field trip and job shadow experiences that are accessible from any internet-connected device.
CareerViewXR allows students, teachers, counselors, job coaches, recruiters, and employers to engage in authentic career conversations while eliminating the time, geographic, financial, safety, and privacy constraints of traditional in-person field trips and job shadows.
CareerViewXR experiences use 360-degree technology to produce interactive web-based tours and companion virtual reality videos that get viewers into the heart of a career. Students and job seekers love getting up close and personal with our experiences, having fun, and learning about high-demand industries, such as health care, skilled trades, energy, and more.
