GREENE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) – Students at William Monroe Middle School are getting an early look at careers they may one day pursue, using technology that allows them to experience everything from virtual welding to robotics and engineering.
The hands-on learning is part of GO TEC, which stands for Great Opportunities in Technology and Engineering Careers. The program launched at William Monroe Middle School for the 2026-27 school year, introducing students to technology used in a variety of industries before they reach high school.
In class on Friday, students rotated through activities designed to introduce them to different career fields. They experimented with robots, explored computer-aided design, learned about manufacturing equipment and practiced welding through a virtual simulator…