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Implementation Preparation Costs of Virtual Interview Training in Pre-Employment Transition Services: A Budget Impact
Elizabeth C Danielson1, Matthew J Smith2, Brittany Ross2
1Center for Education in Health Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois.
Summary
Virtual Reality Job Interview Training (VR-JIT) and Virtual Interview Training for Transition Age Youth (VIT-TAY) show promise for youth with disabilities. Implementation costs are estimated at $1,427 per school for initial setup, offering valuable data for future adoption.
Area of Science:
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Disability Services
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Transition-age youth with disabilities often face employment barriers.
- Virtual Reality Job Interview Training (VR-JIT) and Virtual Interview Training for Transition Age Youth (VIT-TAY) have shown initial effectiveness.
- Understanding implementation costs is crucial for widespread adoption.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the activities and estimate the labor and non-labor costs associated with preparing schools to implement VR-JIT or VIT-TAY.
- To provide critical cost information for future implementation decisions.
Main Methods:
- Data on labor hours and non-labor costs were collected from implementation preparation and support teams at 43 schools.
- Costs were analyzed for initial implementation preparation and estimated for replication.
Main Results:
- Initial implementation preparation labor costs averaged approximately $1,427 per school.
- Non-labor costs were estimated at $100 per trainee.
- Replication of labor activities was estimated to cost $1,024 per school, with most expenses in delivery planning and teacher training.
Conclusions:
- Implementation preparation costs can be a significant barrier to adopting VR-JIT and VIT-TAY.
- The study provides essential cost data to inform decisions regarding the future implementation of these virtual reality training programs for youth with disabilities.
