AUSTIN,
Texas, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Interplay
Learning, the leading provider of immersive skilled trades
training, and Peterman Brothers Heating, Cooling, Plumbing &
Electrical, an employee and customer-centric provider of essential
home services, are excited to announce their strategic partnership
to deliver a systematic, scalable career development platform to
ten Peterman service branches.
Peterman Brothers, based in Indianapolis, offers a range of residential
services through its growing network of branches, including HVAC,
electrical, plumbing, and drain clearing. The partnership with
Interplay will help accelerate Peterman's ability to acquire,
integrate, and grow new branches by delivering centralized, leading
training resources, including hands-on 3D and virtual reality
simulations. With a mission-aligned focus on building meaningful
trade careers, this partnership will empower their 250+ technicians
of all levels with the tools to rapidly hone their technical skills
and better serve their customers.
The partnership between Interplay and Peterman comes at a
pivotal time as Peterman continues to expand its operations and
scale its technical training efforts. With branches dispersed
across wide geographic areas, Peterman can overcome costs and
capacity challenges by providing consistent and scalable online
training experiences, regardless of location. This innovative
solution ensures all employees can access top-tier training
resources, facilitating ongoing skill development and
standardization across the organization.
"We are excited to partner with Interplay Learning to provide
our new and seasoned technicians with a powerful and robust career
development platform that meaningfully develops their careers,"
said Chad Peterman, president of
Peterman Brothers. "This partnership will not only support us in
streamlining and growing our operations across our branches but
improve upward mobility for our workforce while better serving our
valued customers."
"We're strategically aligning Interplay's platform to our paths
of progression and career development initiatives. Our goal is to
identify learning gaps and provide targeted interventions that
support each technician's unique journey," said Andrew Hasty, director of learning and
development. "Interplay's all-in-one platform allows us to track
progress, identify areas for improvement, and provide scaffolded
support to meet techs where they are to help them succeed."
Interplay Learning's extensive training library and cutting-edge
3D simulation technology will give Peterman's rising talent the
knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to tackle any challenge
they may encounter on the job. By leveraging virtual reality,
technicians can practice and explore diverse, real-world job
scenarios in a safe and controlled environment, supporting them in
developing sound troubleshooting processes without putting
themselves or their customers at risk.
"Interplay is excited to partner with Peterman Brothers, a
mission-aligned company leading with technological innovation to
transform how training is done in the home services industry," said
Doug Donovan, CEO and founder of
Interplay Learning. "We are honored to work alongside them to boost
acquisition success and provide their valued workforce with
targeted skills and knowledge they need to thrive in their
careers."
About Peterman Brothers Heating, Cooling, Plumbing &
Electrical
Peterman is a family-owned residential heating, cooling,
plumbing & electrical company with 10 branches throughout
Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. We specialize in heating & cooling
repair & installation, along with plumbing services, drains
& generators. For more information, please visit
www.petermanhvac.com.
About Interplay Learning
Austin-based Interplay Learning
is the industry leader in immersive training solutions for the
skilled trades. Interplay's acclaimed training platform enables
rapid upskilling and empowers new technicians to be job-ready
within weeks, not years. Featuring expert-led videos, hands-on 3D
simulations, knowledge checks, and personalized learning paths,
Interplay's platform is more scalable and engaging than traditional
training. Leveraging advanced technologies like AI and VR,
Interplay is reshaping the future of online skilled trades
training, delivering highly effective learning experiences that
result in better careers and better lives.
Recent accolades include Fast Company's 2024 Most Innovative
Companies in the World, AHR's 2024 Innovation Award, Forbes' 2023
America's Best Startup Employers, 2022 Inc. 5000 list, and 2022
Inc. Best in Business list. Visit www.interplaylearning.com to
learn more.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Heather Ripley
Ripley PR
(865) 977-1973
hripley@ripleypr.com
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