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Virtual Lab Training and Career
Virtual Laboratory Training, Career Recruitment and Retention (VLTC) Project


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"Real to Virtual; Virtual to Real" in the Lab
 The “Virtual Laboratory Training, Career Recruitment and Retention (VLTC) Project” is the ongoing real life to virtual worlds "Real to Virtual; Virtual to Real" (R2V2R) integration of clinical laboratory training; information sharing; and laboratory career development by Cherry Consulting  Network. The virtual-based component known as the Virtual Laboratory Training and Career Center includes Ms. BugLady’s Micro Lab (STI laboratory training) and "Ms. BugLady's Lab Career Centers I/II" (medical lab career development and recruitment). The Virtual Laboratory Training and Career (VLTC) Center was developed and is managed by STD/STI Laboratory Consultant/Instructor, Sally S. Cherry, MT(ASCP) with the "in-world" assistance of 3D avatars, Sally Cherry (Kitely),  SarVana Haalan (Second Life) and Sarvana Cherry (JokaydiaGRID).

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Since 2008, usability research and program development for the “Virtual Laboratory Training, Career Recruitment and Retention (VLTC) Project” has been an ongoing process within several virtual-based environments including  Metaplace (2D), Second Life, JokaydiaGRID (OpenSim), OSGrid (OpenSim), and Kitely (OpenSim). With the shutdown of Metaplace in 2009, the VLTC Project was re-established in Second Life with the "in-world" assistance of the 3D avatar consultant, SarVana Haalan.
In 2011, the hands-on laboratory was built and launched in CherNetiva located on the OpenSim grid, JokaydiaGRID. In 2012, various components of the VLTC Project were relocated to the OpenSim grid, Kitely which is actively developed and used by universities, small businesses and Fortune 500 companies. Currently, the VLTC Project headquarters, STI Laboratory Training Center, Community Health Technology Awareness Resource Exchange (CHeTARE) Project,  Community HIV/AIDS Resource Exchange (CHARE) Project, and other support components are located within Kitely.

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With the recent relocation of the various Second Life based VLTC Project components, a virtual "teaching" space known as "Ms BugLady's Lab Career Center II" has been established at the Cyber STEM Academy through an invitation by Maryland-based Immersive 3D, LLC.  The Virtual Laboratory Career Recruitment Center has been relocated to CHARE Village @ Kitely. The laboratory career development and recruitment component will be accessible to high school students, teachers, parents, and medical professionals interested in pursuing or promoting a career in medical laboratory science.

OSCC 2014: VLTC Project - A "Real to Virtual; Virtual to Real" Vision for Laboratory Science
Abridged Transcript
for TechSoup Global's Nonprofit Commons April 25th Meeting:
Medical Laboratory Professionals' Week - Virtual Lab Training Center


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Virtual Laboratory Training, Career Recruitment and Retention (VLTC) Project
  • CHeTARE Project - Social Media and Virtual Worlds in Public Health and Medical Technology
  • STI Laboratory Training Center - STI Clinical Laboratory Training and Review
  • Virtual Technology Conference and Training Center - Virtual worlds Usability Training and Discussion
  • Ms. BugLady’s Lab Career Center - Laboratory Science Career Recruitment
  • Virtual Laboratory Training and Career Center in Open Sim

As in real life, Cherry Consulting Network welcomes in-world connections, networking, and collaborating with local, national, and international laboratory colleagues, educators, organizations, and researchers. Please note that the VLTC project is self-funded; and suggestions concerning funding opportunities are welcome.

Laboratory Services available in real life and in-world:
STI Laboratory Methods Training          Capacity Building through Social Media             Social Media Marketing                            
Virtual World Usability Training            Virtual Advertising and Promotions                   Virtual and Real Life Event Speakers
Virtual Office/Lab Space Rental             And other laboratory-related tasks.
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