VR-Powered Training with Certify-ed

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

American High School partners with Certify-ed to deliver immersive Career & Technical Education using Virtual Reality (VR)—bringing hands-on job training into secure facilities.

Why VR is Critical in Juvenile Facilities

VR allows students to

  • Practice real trade skills without safety risk
  • Train without expensive equipment
  • Learn faster through experiential simulation
  • Prepare directly for industry certification exams

Certify-ed’s VR curriculum mirrors real jobsite conditions, enabling youth to exit custody job-ready, not job-searching.

Labor Market Reality: Skilled trades offer livable wages ($45K–$75K+), high demand, and career mobility—especially for justice-involved individuals.

CTE Pathways Offered

  • Plumbing – systems, safety, installation
  • Welding – SMAW, MIG, fabrication basics
  • HVAC – heating, cooling, ventilation systems