Futuristic Ways to Connect & How to Register for Virtual Fieldtrips BY ADAM DOBRASKA MEMBER SERVICES ASSOCIATE
One of our newest and most innovative ways to attract new workers is the use of our Build Iowa Virtual Reality (V/R) program. The V/R program is a great way to showcase the industry without having to physically be on the jobsite. Students are receptive to technology in any form or fashion, and this is a way for us to reach this demographic of future employees as they are gearing up for the workforce. The sky is the limit in terms of how far this program and technology can advance the commercial construction industry, especially when it comes to the future of workforce.
If you are interested in making sure that students have the opportunity to go on virtual fieldtrips in your local community, please contact me at ADoBraska@MBI.Build or at 515-777-5054 to get registered. Also, you can go to the following link to register as well: https://mbi.build/ourservices/workforce-development/.
Once again, were fortunate to show MBI members the technology firsthand at our Annual Winter Conference. They were able to take a virtual fieldtrip through the V/R headsets. These virtual fieldtrips included going to jobsites and seeing what each occupation entailed. The trades jobs that I was able to expose members to include project manager, ironworker, mason, electrician, drywaller, HVAC technician, heavy equipment operator, and plumber/pipefitter; all within a virtual environment. Everyone that experienced the V/R program was thoroughly impressed, and loved that facts about each job popped up on the screen while they were using the headsets. 13