Virtual Horizons Launches Technasium: A Lifeline for Camden’s At-Risk Youth
Camden County’s justice-impacted youth are breaking barriers with VR job certs & mentorship—read how you can support their journey.
In February 2025, Virtual Horizons was awarded our first grant by Camden County’s (YSC) Youth Services Commission to provide and implement our Technasium program.
Technasium is a collaboration of companies dedicated to a unified mission and set of goals that assist justice-impacted and pre-adjudicated youth in making better, more positive life choices while providing alternative pathways to future independence and success. We do this by meeting the youth and their families where they are and assisting them with getting the services and products they need to move forward.
Outcome-Oriented Approach
By implementing these strategies, the program creates a robust framework for supporting youth and young adults in mitigating the risk of violations and recidivism. This approach not only promotes compliance with detention alternatives but also fosters long-term personal growth, family relationships and community reintegration.
Based on age and need we provide both educational and Workforce Development options and certification training utilizing state-of-the-art AR, VR, Simulators, and PC equipment along with our AI-driven software that allows for the creation of IEPs.
Our Workforce Development program starts out with career assessment and exploration software thereby preparing young adults for high-earning careers in the STEM and/or Skilled Trade vocations, as well as for having successes in life in general. Every component: its people, technology, and resources work together in harmony, whereby the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
By valuing every contribution and fostering interconnectedness, Technasium becomes a powerhouse of positivity, creativity, problem-solving, and growth, ensuring its impact is both profound and enduring.
The Technasium Team
Working as a whole each member company brings their unique talents and services into the system as follows:
Virtual Horizons (VH) is a 501c3 non-profit that utilizes immersive AR and VR interactive technologies that engage at-risk and justice-impacted youth to improve their lives. Offering innovative STEM Workforce Development training and Industry certifications, K-12 Educational and Special Needs platforms. VH also provides credible messengers and direct mentoring from team members like Julian Green.
The CCFSO (Camden County Family Support Organization) is a non-profit established to provide support, education, and advocacy for families and children in Camden County. They have been helping Camden County youth and their family members for decades. They bring a wealth of knowledge, wisdom and compassion to the program as they work closely with JMDT, Family Court, and the Youth Services systems on a regular basis.
Sector X is a technology-based interactive entertainment and educational venue featuring AR, VR, games, experiences and simulators perfect for group and individual learning and/or play. Located in Cherry Hill, less than 5 miles from city of Camden on Rt. 70 near Haddonfield Rd. It is filled with State-of-the-Art AR, VR, simulators and PCs.
For the youth we provide:
- A safe, welcoming and inclusive environment with State of the Art AR, VR, PCs, and simulators that bridge the digital divide and levels the technology playing field.
- STEM, literacy, and individualized educational programs.
- PC learning with AI generated IEPs
- Assistance in taking all necessary tests; GED, Driving, Armed Services, OSHA and Job assessments
- Workforce development, training and certifications
- Leadership, Interpersonal & Soft Skills Training
- Financial Literacy
- ID/Driver’s License Acquisition Assistance
- Healthy meals and snacks while onsite
- Food to take home to their families
- Onsite, direct mentoring from credible messengers
- Onsite counseling services for those with behavioral and emotional needs
- Assistance in navigating CMOs
- Door-to-Door Transportation Services; School Pick-ups
- Liaison support with court associates
For the families, siblings, parents and guardians we supply:
- Onsite counseling programs and services for those with behavioral, emotional and physical disability needs.
- Onsite workshops, clubs and groups for family members such as: Men, Women, Parent, Grandparents, Siblings, JIYP (Justice Impacted Youth)
- Assistance in navigating NJ’s judicial systems and processes
- Assistance in navigating CMO
- Working with schools, parents and guardians regarding IEPs and teachers
Virtual Horizons began in 2024, to bridge the digital divide for those in underserved, low-income and justice-impacted areas. Its mission is to provide access to innovative and immersive STEM technologies to the youth in these areas thereby leveling the playing field and providing new pathways for success in future careers and life in general.
Education, Workforce Development and Special Needs are our three areas of focus.
