Kansas WorkforceONE Expands Career Exploration Across the State with zSpace AR/VR Laptops
Rhea-AI Summary
zSpace (NASDAQ: ZSPC) highlighted an expanded partnership with Kansas WorkforceONE to deliver immersive career exploration across nearly all Kansas counties. The program grew from 10 to 16 zSpace Inspire laptops and uses a mobile, counselor-led model to serve K–12 students and adult learners statewide (96 counties).
The deployment supports career exploration, CTE awareness, reskilling, and job-transition assistance using interactive AR/VR simulations and onsite staff training.
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News Market Reaction – ZSPC
On the day this news was published, ZSPC declined 2.38%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +7.4% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -27.9% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 24 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $107K from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $4.39M at that time.
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Peers show mixed moves, with one scanner peer up and one down; this, plus lack of same-direction momentum, points to stock-specific trading rather than a sector-wide AR/VR or hardware move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30 | Earnings results | Negative | +0.3% | Reported Q4 and 2025 revenue declines, wider net loss, and lower cash balance. |
| Mar 25 | Customer deployment | Positive | -4.0% | Highlighted nearly decade-long AR/VR use across Atlanta Public Schools district. |
| Mar 18 | School lab expansion | Positive | -5.9% | Showcased new 36-station AR/VR laptop lab expanding CTE and career exploration. |
| Mar 17 | Convertible note financing | Negative | +0.3% | Issued additional senior secured convertible note to refinance debt and add capital. |
| Mar 16 | Earnings call notice | Neutral | +0.3% | Announced timing and access details for Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings call. |
Recent company news, including customer wins and financing, often showed price divergences from the apparent news tone, with four of five tracked events moving counter to their implied sentiment.
Over the last few weeks, zSpace reported weaker 2025 financials with falling revenue and widening losses, announced additional senior secured convertible note financing, and prepared investors for a reverse stock split via information statements. At the same time, it highlighted adoption wins like a 36-station lab at Mayfair High School and long-running deployment in Atlanta Public Schools. Today’s Kansas WorkforceONE expansion continues that theme of broad AR/VR education reach against a backdrop of financial pressure and capital-raising activity.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement emphasizes broader AR/VR penetration, with Kansas WorkforceONE scaling zSpace Inspire laptops from 10 to 16 units and serving learners across 96 Kansas counties. It follows other education wins, including a 36-station lab at Mayfair High and long-term use in Atlanta Public Schools. Against regulatory filings that highlight revenue declines, net losses, and new financing, investors may track whether such deployments translate into sustainable revenue and improved software metrics.
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Workforce development organization brings immersive career pathways to both adult learners and K–12 students across nearly all Kansas counties
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- zSpace, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZSPC), a leading provider of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) solutions for education and workforce development, today highlighted its growing partnership with Kansas WorkforceONE, which is using zSpace Inspire laptops to deliver hands-on career exploration and job training across the state.
Serving nearly every county in Kansas, Kansas WorkforceONE has implemented a mobile, counselor-led model that brings immersive learning directly to students and adult learners. The organization initially deployed 10 zSpace Inspire 2 laptops and, following strong engagement, expanded to 16 total units.
“We cover a vast area—96 counties—which presents different opportunities for our students in various regions. zSpace allows us to take virtual resources into schools that don't have physical job resources close by,” said Roman Millspaugh from Kansas WorkforceONE. “Our clients come from all different backgrounds with all different barriers, so the ability to utilize zSpace in a one-on-one situation helps us serve our customers better in all aspects.”
A Mobile Model for Statewide Impact
Kansas WorkforceONE’s team uses a highly personalized approach. Workforce counselors travel to schools and community sites equipped with zSpace laptops—typically two devices per counselor—allowing for one-on-one guidance and small group exploration.
This flexible model supports:
- K–12 career exploration and CTE awareness
- Adult education and workforce reskilling
- Job displacement support and career transitions
“The organization specifically leverages zSpace to ensure students in rural communities, where physical job opportunities and resources are scarce, have access to immersive, high-quality career exploration,” says Millspaugh.
The addition of immersive technology helps learners visualize career options and build confidence in their next steps.
Bringing Careers to Life
Through zSpace applications, learners can explore a wide range of in-demand industries, including healthcare, skilled trades, manufacturing, and automotive technology.
“zSpace also delivers powerful engagement,” says Millspaugh. “For example, a counselor recently participated in a Heart Day presentation for 3rd-5th graders, utilizing the beating heart simulation on zSpace. Students were able to remove parts to see how the insides work and feel the heartbeat through the accompanying pen, demonstrating a level of interaction previously unavailable.”
These experiences allow users to engage in realistic simulations, from assembling mechanical systems to exploring human anatomy in 3D.
From Curiosity to Direction
Kansas WorkforceONE recently partnered with a middle school to bring immersive career exploration into a “Career Café” setting. Students engaged with virtual simulations, explored occupational skills, and connected their interests to real-world labor market data.
By pairing immersive experiences with local workforce insights, students gain a clearer understanding of:
- In-demand careers in their region
- Required education and skills
- Real pathways to employment
“Moments like these are where curiosity turns into direction,” the organization shared in a recent update. “Students begin building confidence in their dreams.”
Supporting Workforce Development at Every Stage
In addition to K–12 outreach, Kansas WorkforceONE uses zSpace to support adult learners navigating career changes. The ability to safely explore new industries—before committing to training programs—helps reduce barriers and improve decision-making.
Onsite professional development, led by zSpace, ensured staff were equipped to fully integrate the technology into counseling and instruction.
About Kansas WorkforceONE
Kansas WorkforceONE is a regional workforce development organization serving communities across Kansas, connecting individuals to education, training, and employment opportunities through innovative programs and partnerships. Programs are focused on preparing youth for their careers, providing assistance with career interest assessments, career readiness workshops, jobs shadowing, apprenticeships/internships, work experience opportunities, and training certifications.
About zSpace
zSpace, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZSPC) delivers innovative augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) experiences that drive achievement in STEM, CTE, and career readiness programs. Trusted by over 3,500 school districts, technical centers, community colleges, and universities, zSpace enables hands-on "learning by doing" experiences proven to improve engagement and student outcomes. Headquartered in San Jose, California, zSpace holds more than 80 patents, with research published in the Journal of Computer Assisted Learning (2021) validating the impact of 3D virtual reality technologies on student knowledge gains.
Press Contact:
Amanda Austin
Senior Marketing Director, zSpace, Inc.
press@zspace.com
Investor Relations Contact:
Gateway Group Cody Slach, Greg Robles
949.574.3860
ZSPC@gateway-grp.com
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