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Ohio School Uses VR to Train Future Broadband Workers

2/8/2025

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The Voinovich School in Ohio is revolutionizing rural internet expansion by using virtual reality headsets to engage high school students. This innovative program highlights in-demand careers, such as equipment installers and engineers, addressing the urgent need for over 30,000 workers to boost broadband access for more than half of residents currently without high-speed internet.

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Story summary

The Voinovich School in Ohio is revolutionizing rural internet expansion by using virtual reality headsets to engage high school students. This innovative program highlights in-demand careers, such as equipment installers and engineers, addressing the urgent need for over 30,000 workers to boost broadband access for more than half of residents currently without high-speed internet.