Core-LX & Interplay Partner for Virtual Reality CTE Training
Core Learning Exchange (Core-LX) has partnered with Interplay Learning to integrate Interplay’s immersive virtual reality (VR) and 3D simulation training into Core-LX’s digital career technical education (CTE) platform, enhancing hands-on skill development and industry-recognized credential attainment for students pursuing high-demand skilled trades such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and facilities maintenance.
[Boulder, CO] – Core Learning Exchange (Core-LX), a leading provider of digital career technical education (CTE) courses aligned to industry-recognized credentials, has announced a new partnership with Interplay Learning, a provider of online and virtual reality (VR) training for the essential skilled trades.
With this partnership, Core-LX will include Interplay Learning’s immersive VR training in its platform, which already offers over 350 courses. This integration provides students with a more engaging and effective way to learn hands-on technical skills. The addition of VR and 3D simulation training to Core-LX’s mastery-based digital platform enables students to earn industry-recognized credentials and gain practical, hands-on experience. This prepares them for high-skill, high-paying careers in fields such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and facilities maintenance.
Jeff Katzman, CEO of Core-LX, stated: “We are thrilled to be partnering with Interplay Learning to bring their innovative VR training to our platform. We believe that this partnership will provide students with an unparalleled CTE experience that combines high-quality content with immersive learning experiences, making it easier for them to succeed in the workforce.”
Interplay Learning’s digital learning platform features short video courses, 3D simulations, knowledge checks, coaching, and connectivity. By leveraging immersive learning technology, students can train and practice hands-on learning from a desktop, phone, tablet, or in virtual reality, helping to create job-ready employees.
Doug Donovan, CEO and founder of Interplay Learning, commented: “We’re excited to partner with Core-LX to add VR-based skilled trades training to their CTE training platform. Together, we’ll offer K-12 students an immersive, effective, and engaging way to learn the essential skills they need to prepare for in-demand trade careers. With our combined expertise and technology, we’re confident that we can make a real difference in the lives of students across the country.”
With this new partnership, Core-LX and Interplay Learning aim to transform the way CTE is taught in K-12 education. Students will now have access to the most effective and innovative tools for learning hands-on technical skills, giving them the competitive edge they need to succeed in today’s job market.
About Core Learning Exchange
Core Learning Exchange (Core-LX) is a leading provider of online education solutions. With over 300 courses and industry-recognized credentials, Core-LX has served over 1 million learners across the globe. The platform provides a blended classroom approach that combines online coursework with hands-on learning.
About Interplay Learning
Austin-based Interplay Learning offers scalable and effective training for the essential skilled trades that helps business leaders, educators and their teams build better companies, better careers and better lives. Interplay Learning’s immersive online and VR training platform for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, solar, hospitality, multifamily maintenance and facilities maintenance workforces includes expert-led video courses, hands-on 3D simulations, knowledge checks and custom learning paths to upskill advanced technicians and help new technicians be job-ready in weeks, not years.
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