Interplay & Corvias: Military Housing Maintenance Training
Interplay Learning has partnered with Corvias to provide over 450 military housing maintenance technicians across seven installations in six states with mobile-accessible, immersive 3D simulation training that enhances technical skills, safety, and career development, enabling real-time, flexible learning that supports exceptional resident service and professional growth.
AUSTIN, Texas — May 14, 2024 — Interplay Learning, a leading provider of immersive skilled trades training, has announced a partnership with Corvias, a military housing services provider. This collaboration enables maintenance teams across Corvias’ seven military installations in six states to access technical training via mobile devices. By integrating Interplay’s 3D simulations on tablets, prioritizing safety training, and supporting career growth, the partnership equips maintenance teams with real-time skills and knowledge to provide exceptional service to residents.
Interplay Learning’s platform has been integrated into Corvias’ training program, with over 450 technicians accessing courses directly on their tablets. This flexible approach allows technicians of all skill levels to enhance their abilities anywhere and anytime, minimizing disruption to daily responsibilities and ensuring prompt service to residents.
Stanley Christensen, Corvias’ regional vice president of facilities, stated, “Our industry is constantly changing and requires us to stay up to date. Interplay Learning provides a partnership that keeps us sharp, and it’s well-received by our team because it’s modern and comprehensively covers the troubleshooting and technical issues they face.”
Corvias is leveraging Interplay’s 3D simulations to create immersive training experiences that replicate real-world scenarios. This enables technicians to develop practical skills in a risk-free environment, enhancing technical proficiency and instilling a strong commitment to safety for both technicians and residents.
The Interplay platform also helps Corvias establish clear career pathways for maintenance team members, fostering professional development and advancement opportunities. This aligns with Corvias’ principles of exceptional customer service and being a top workplace.
Christensen added, “We want to be trendsetters in our industry, recognized as the best at what we do. Training is key to achieving that goal, and Interplay is an invaluable partner in our journey towards world-class excellence.”
Doug Donovan, CEO and founder of Interplay Learning, said, “This partnership with Corvias embodies our commitment to revolutionizing technical training for the skilled trades. By integrating cutting-edge technology, prioritizing safety, and fostering career advancement, we’re not just training technicians—we’re empowering them to become leaders in their field, ensuring the highest service standards for our military families.”
About Corvias
Corvias partners with the Department of Defense and higher education institutions to solve infrastructure and energy resiliency challenges and to create long-term, sustainable value through its Solutions Through Partnerships® approach. Corvias partnerships enhance the well-being of communities, including at the largest renewable energy project in Kansas and resiliency projects nationwide. Over 72,000 residents consistently highly rank the courtesy and professionalism of Corvias’ maintenance and leasing personnel. Learn more at www.corvias.com.
About Corvias Property Management
Corvias Property Management provides housing operations, maintenance, and service support for university and military communities, creating safe, high-quality places to live, learn, work, and interact. Across 10 U.S. states, Corvias Property Management maintains 42,000 residential units, totaling approximately 50 million square feet of real estate, including at seven military installations and 15 universities.
About Interplay Learning
Austin-based Interplay Learning is an industry leader in immersive training solutions for the skilled trades. Its training platform enables rapid upskilling and empowers new technicians to be job-ready within weeks. Featuring expert-led videos, hands-on 3D simulations, knowledge checks, and personalized learning paths, Interplay Learning offers scalable and engaging training. Leveraging technologies like AI and VR, Interplay is reshaping the future of online skilled trades training, delivering effective learning experiences that result in better careers and 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, the 2022 Inc. 5000 list, and the 2022 Inc. Best in Business list. Visit www.interplaylearning.com to learn more.
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