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VRSim Donates to Local Fire Departments to Show Appreciation At VRSim, we understand the importance of giving back to those who give so much to our communities. Recently, we were honored to contribute a supporting donation to the Lebanon and Baltic Fire Departments in Connecticut. As a company based in East Hartford that develops virtual …
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Empowering Futures: How the HOPE Program Uses VR Technology to Train Jail Residents The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office HOPE Program (Helping Others by Providing Education) is transforming lives by equipping jail residents with critical job skills that pave the way for brighter futures. With a forward-thinking approach to rehabilitation, the program recently integrated SimSpray by …
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Students at Saint Paul College Master Spray Finishing with SimSpray At Saint Paul College, students in the Cabinetmaking program are perfecting their spray finishing skills using SimSpray. This advanced training tool has been part of the college’s curriculum for the last 3 years, bridging traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. Photo credit: Saint Paul College Cabinetmaking …
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SimSpray in Action: Elevating Automotive Collision Repair Training through VR The future of automotive collision repair training is here, and it’s happening with the help of SimSpray. Recently, Tom P. Haney Technical College showcased their students participating in an Automotive Collision Technology Technician Virtual Reality Competition. The school, which shared this on their Facebook page, …
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VRSim Awards First $1,000 Honorarium To East Hartford High School Graduate Student plans to pursue career in skilled trades—VRSim offering honorarium to East Hartford High School students over the next 10 years EAST HARTFORD—VRSim has awarded a $1,000 honorarium to a recently graduated East Hartford High School student who is interested in pursuing a career …
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VRSim CEO and President Matthew Wallace was recently featured in a Q&A with the Hartford Courant discussing the need for more skilled labor in Connecticut
The town of Vernon has received a $25,000 grant from the state division of Homeland Security to upgrade its Emergency Operations Center (EOC). This funding will significantly enhance Vernon’s emergency response capabilities, including expanding its training technologies with acquisitions like VRSim’s VRNA EMS.
Recent research, from the journal Ergonomics, compares traditional nurse assistant training with a VR hybrid model to unveil compelling benefits. The study provides authoritative evidence that a hybrid education model employing VR not only accelerates learning but also enhances practical skills and knowledge retention. This evidence supports the shift towards incorporating VR technology in training programs.
VRSim, in partnership with the University of Saint Joseph, hosted the CT EMS Forum and Tech Demonstration this past February. The forum brought a spotlight to the importance of our essential workers, highlighting the unique career pathways that begin in and intersect with EMS, as well as the emergency medical care aspect that supports and protects everyone.
VRNA EMS “Game-Changing” for Medical Responders Last week the Town of Vernon became the first community in Connecticut to launch VRNA EMS: VRSim’s cutting edge virtual reality training system for EMTs, police officers, firefighters and other medical first responders. “For our first responders and trainees, VRSim’s game-changing system will allow our medical responders to efficiently …