VR Workplace Ready and Interview Studio
Ace your next interview with immersive, AI-driven simulations that mimic real hiring scenarios!
💻 VR Workplace Ready and Interview Lab Studio - VR Practice, AI Feedback and Industry Partner Keynote (In-Person - Invite To Be Sent)
📅 Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 🕐 1:00 – 3:00 pm
📍Location: Centennial College, Progress Campus, 941 Progress Ave, Scarborough, ON M1G 3T8
Room: L1-16
Welcome Our Industry Partner:
Sophie Jiang (Award-Winning Creative Technologist and Founder MoVa Realities)
Bio:
Sophie Jiang is the founder of MoVA Realities, an award-winning creative technology startup building accessible immersive experiences for measurable engagement at conferences, exhibitions, and large-scale events.
Her work began at Princeton University, with projects for the Princeton University Art Museum, McCarter Theatre Center, and Burning Man Project, and has been featured by MIT and Broadway.
Trained as an architect, she brings experience in entrepreneurship, spatial design, and interactive technology, translating creative practice into scalable, enterprise-ready products through MoVA, while leading through teaching, mentoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Program Schedule & Structure 🗓️
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
VR Workplace Simulation Practice + Group Activity
• Participate in immersive VR interview and workplace scenarios
• Practice professional introductions, teamwork, and workplace etiquette
• Role-play common workplace situations (interviews, meetings, feedback conversations)
• Peer feedback and guided reflection
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
VR Workplace Simulation Practice 2 + Group Activity 2
• Advanced workplace scenarios with real-time challenges
• AI-driven feedback on communication clarity, tone, confidence, and collaboration
• Iterative improvement through repeat practice and coaching
2:30 pm – 2:40 pm
Industry Partner Keynote
• Insights into employer expectations and workplace communication trends
• Career pathways and skills needed for today’s workforce
2:40 pm – 3:00 pm
Live Workplace Showcase, Networking & Program Close
• Mock interview responses and workplace scenario demonstrations
• Expert and peer feedback
• Networking with industry partners and facilitators
• Program wrap-up and next steps
Watch a video on our previous VR Studio Events: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQpsnEEj8Ng/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Strengthen your responses, refine your storytelling, and build composure through repeated practice tailored to industry-specific roles.
The VR Workplace Ready & Interview Lab is an intensive 1-day professional development workshop designed to help students and emerging professionals build confidence, clarity, and high-impact communication skills for the workplace. Using Virtual Reality interview and workplace simulation environments, AI-powered performance feedback, and expert-led coaching, participants strengthen their ability to communicate, collaborate, and present themselves effectively in real-world professional settings.
This immersive lab blends career readiness, professional communication training, and VR-based interview practice to build essential workplace skills. Participants receive live coaching on pacing, presence, tone, storytelling, and answering structured interview questions—supported by actionable AI scoring reports and dynamic VR simulations that mirror real interview rooms, meeting spaces, and professional scenarios.
Program Frameworks:
3-Point Introduction Framework (Dr. Andrea Wojnicki)
Teaches participants how to introduce themselves with confidence
Focuses on Who You Are, What You Do, and Why It Matters
Builds a strong first impression for interviews, networking, and meetings
STAR Method for Interview Excellence
Situation • Task • Action • Result
Helps participants master structured, memorable answers to behavioral questions
Strengthens workplace storytelling with clear logic and real examples
Boosts confidence in interview settings and performance evaluations
Combined Impact:
BMC equips students with a structured approach to workplace and industry problem-solving
Pecha Kucha trains them to communicate ideas clearly and engagingly
The 3-Point Introduction Framework ensures confident, memorable self-presentation
STAR enhances professional storytelling during interviews and performance discussions
Upon completion, students will earn a Centennial College Certificate in VR Start-Up Readiness and gain access to mentorship support for career development.
Program Benefits 👀
🌟 FREE refreshments provided for all on-site sessions
🌟 Official Centennial College Certificate in VR Start-up Readiness
🌟 Pathway to participate in COIE’s upcoming Pitch event Demo Day!
Participants move forward with exclusive mentorship and career growth opportunities, exploring funding, incubators, and accelerator programs while building a custom roadmap from idea to impact.
We can't wait to see you there!