From large-scale producers to small machine shops, Connecticut manufacturers are increasingly turning to virtual reality technology as a way to recruit and train employees while also testing products before they hit production.
The state has more than 100,000 open jobs, and workforce issues have plagued almost all industries since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020. As businesses compete for talent, some are turning to virtual reality programs either internally or through third-party partners to recruit or train young people.