Anderson County students learning real-life skills through a virtual reality simulator
Anderson County students learning real-life skills through a virtual reality simulator
Anderson County students learning real-life skills through a virtual reality simulator
Emily Crabtree
May, 24, 2025
Summary
At Anderson County Career and Technical Center in Clinton, Tennessee, students are learning to operate bulldozers through a virtual simulator. The Caterpillar simulator provides realistic, hands-on training without the risks of live equipment, helping students gain experience safely and affordably. Principal Nathan Wade highlights cost benefits, such as saving on fuel and insurance. Students use VR headsets, joysticks, and pedals to control the simulated dozer, preparing them for real-world jobs. The program is so popular it’s already full for next year, with some students like senior Hayden Gray already landing jobs. The class also includes construction and welding training.
Reference
Crabtree, E. (2025, May 24). Anderson County students learning real-life skills through a virtual reality simulator. WBIR. https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/oak-ridge-anderson/anderson-county-students-learning-real-life-skills-virtual-reality-simulator/51-d8a95ad9-8e95-4550-90fa-08189906ff5e