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Discover insights and updates from the XR for VR Project at Bismarck State College. Browse our article previews below and click ‘Read more’ to view the full posts on our Medium page.

A New Way to Experience Possibility

XR for VR at Bismarck State College is excited to launch the BSC Immersive Room this month! The space lets people with disabilities explore careers, try out job tasks, and gain confidence, all in a safe, accessible environment. It’s a big step forward for helping youth and adults prepare for real-world jobs.
Schools, agencies, employers, and community partners across North Dakota are invited to visit and see it in action. Guests can walk through virtual workplaces, practice skills, explore career paths, and see how XR can support learning and employment. It’s a hands-on way to discover what immersive technology can do.
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CIE? What’s That Anyway?

Ever heard “CIE” and thought, “Huh?” Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) is all about people with disabilities working real jobs, earning real pay, and being part of the team—just like anyone else. Think grocery stores, offices, or hotels—no separate rooms, no underpaying. Curious how it works and why it matters?
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My First Week Exploring XR for VR

On his very first day with XR for VR, our Peer Mentor Cole found himself in the thick of one of our busiest grant events, helping teachers with VR, guiding visitors, and learning on the fly. A “thrown-straight-into-the-fire” welcome, and he thrived.
Read about his first week in his own words
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