Most of us have heard of the “video-game” generation, or are even a part of it.  Today’s generation of teenagers grew up with a mouse in their hand and the Internet in their back pocket.  With the success of Virtual Worlds today most popular among the pre-teen and teenage years most understand that the next generation of employees to enter the workforce will be extremely well versed with computers and very accepting to technology based around computer learning and training.  Factor in the various social networks, like MySpace and Face book and you will find that by incorporating this type of training into the workplace would be beneficial for any type of employer.  Long gone are the days when the employer asks an interviewee about past computer experience, and average words per minute typed – as nearly all of the 20 and 30 something’s today have extensive computer knowledge.  The next generation to enter the workforce will expect the employer to offer capabilities within the computer realm that they have become accustomed to growing up in the “computer world.”  This new generation of workers is changing the way business is done.  Immersive elements and environments bring the player in to a new realm of learning…We live in a video game culture.  Highly skilled, more effective workers are now in the workplace – ultimately increasing business efficiency.

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