Major jobs initiative using VR-based training programme for job-seekers and skills-hungry sectors
Skills VR and the Ministry of Social Development are holding VR Job Expos at events around
the motu following a successful pilot.
The organisations’ virtual reality training tool allows people to experience immersive learning –
offering them the chance to experience real-world working environments safely.
The VR tool is designed to give people a flavour of the work available, simulate actual tasks,
and deliver industry training and accreditation. Job seekers who complete training modules at
an expo receive credentials to add to their CV right then and there.
- Wellington Getting Women Into Trades – 20 September 2022
- VR Job Expo at Ara (South Auckland) – 21 September 2022
- VR Job Expo at Hamilton Gardens – 22 and 23 September 2022
- Christchurch Getting Women Into Trades – 27 September 2022
Upcoming VR Job Expo Dates
| 3 November | Employment Expo, Impact Hub | Kapiti |
| 4 November | LSV Auckland, RNZAF Base Auckland Whenuapai | Auckland |
| 8 November | Site Safe, Manukau Skills Hub | Auckland |
| 10 November | VR Job Expo, Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre | Nelson |
| 10 November | Women in Trades Expo, Barge Showgrounds Event Centre | Whangārei |
| 11 November | VR Job Expo, Mt Smart Stadium, Penrose | Auckland |
| 14 November | Ōpōtiki High School Event | Ōpōtiki |
| 15 November | LSV Trentham, Youth Development Unit | Upper Hutt |
| 16 November | Women Inspire, PIC House | Porirua |
| 18 & 19 November | Fast and Forward Forestry Expo, Rotorua Race Course | Rotorua |
| 23 November | VR Job Expo, Manukau Jobs and Skills Hub | Auckland |
| 26 & 27 November | Ngai Tahu Event | Christchurch |
| 28-30 November | VR Job Expo, Invercargill Connected Site | Invercargill |
| 30 Nov – 3 December | Hort NZ, Mystery Creek Field Days | Waikato |
| 1 December | VR Job Expo, Raumanga | Whangarei |
| 2 December | VR Job Expo, Waitakere Community Link (WINZ) | Auckland |
| 9 December | VR Job Expo, Takapuna Community Link (WINZ) | Auckland |
| 15 February 2023 | VR Job Expo, Venue TBD | Motueka |