Interplay & Dominium Partner for Skilled Trades Training
Interplay Learning has partnered with Dominium Management Services to provide immersive, on-demand 3D simulation training and customized learning paths for over 350 maintenance technicians across 230 affordable housing communities, resulting in faster skill development, higher retention, more internal promotions, and enhanced resident experiences, thereby supporting Dominium’s mission to address the affordable housing crisis with high-quality, stable homes.
Interplay Learning, a provider of scalable and effective training solutions for skilled trades, has partnered with Dominium Management Services to offer engaging and immersive training to maintenance technicians. Dominium, a leading affordable housing developer, owner, and manager, is implementing Interplay’s training solutions for technicians at all experience levels.
Interplay Learning’s on-demand training courses and skills assessments use life-like 3D simulations to help Dominium’s maintenance associates update and grow their technical skills. The training catalog includes diverse technical courses and custom learning paths tailored to each associate’s skill level and property needs. This approach delivers a robust, just-in-time training curriculum to over 350 associates across 230 communities. Since adopting Interplay, Dominium has seen faster ramp times, more internal promotions, and the development of more confident technicians. The advanced training also supports Dominium’s competitive advantage.
Eric Pogue, Dominium’s Vice President of Maintenance and Capital Improvements, stated that Interplay Learning’s curriculum and learning paths have transformed their hiring and retention process. The foundational courses and up-to-date content empower teams to self-direct their learning and advance their careers, leading to higher retention and improved resident experiences. Interplay’s offerings are critical in supporting Dominium’s mission to provide successful long-term housing outcomes.
Dominium addresses the affordable housing crisis by developing and operating high-quality, stable, affordable homes. Nearly 90% of U.S. adults report that affordable housing availability is a problem in their communities, and the country faces a shortage of 6.8 million affordable rental units.
Doug Donovan, founder and CEO of Interplay Learning, emphasized the company’s dedication to providing organizations with tools to drive business forward and improve lives. By supporting Dominium’s recruitment, training, and retention efforts, Interplay Learning contributes to Dominium’s growth and mission to offer outstanding affordable housing opportunities.
About Interplay Learning
Founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Interplay Learning offers award-winning online and VR training for essential skilled trades, including HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Solar, Multi-Family Maintenance, and Facilities Maintenance. Their immersive learning technology allows customers to train and practice hands-on skills from any device, resulting in highly trained, job-ready employees in weeks. The Interplay Learning platform features short video courses, 3D simulations, knowledge checks, coaching, and connectivity. The company has received recognition from Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Awards in several categories.
About Dominium
Founded in 1972, Dominium is a national owner, developer, and manager of affordable apartment communities, with offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, and Minneapolis. The company owns and manages over 38,000 homes at more than 230 sites across about half of all U.S. states. Dominium is known for creative solutions to challenging development projects and property management expertise. In 2020, Dominium was named a Best Managed Company by Deloitte.
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