The SEER Group Chooses Interplay Learning to Enhance Training and Career Development for Partner Network
The SEER Group has partnered with Interplay Learning to implement an immersive, centralized career development platform that will provide scalable, technology-driven training and professional development—including 3D simulations and custom learning paths—for over 1,600 employees across its 40+ HVAC, plumbing, and electrical partner brands, enhancing workforce skills, service quality, and employee safety.
Interplay Learning, a leader in immersive career development solutions for the skilled trades, has announced a new partnership with The SEER Group, a prominent home services enterprise with over 40 partner brands specializing in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services. Through this collaboration, The SEER Group will implement Interplay Learning’s career development platform to centralize and streamline its training efforts.
The SEER Group will use Interplay’s platform as part of a comprehensive training strategy, centralizing professional development for more than 1,600 employees, including over 750 technicians at various skill levels. This initiative aims to provide a scalable workforce solution across The SEER Group’s extensive partner network.
Matt Plughoff, senior director of training at The SEER Group, stated, “Training and development are at the core of our philosophy. Our partnership with Interplay allows us to scale our training efforts, reach more technicians across our brands, and provide them with the resources they need to succeed. This is especially crucial as we continue to grow and bring new partners into the fold.”
A key aspect of the partnership is the ability to offer partners an extensive training curriculum, immersive 3D simulated learning experiences, and advanced tools to track and analyze training outcomes, thereby strengthening service quality.
The SEER Group’s training strategy incorporates a variety of professional development solutions, including Interplay’s custom learning paths and mobile capabilities. This approach ensures that all employees, from support staff to seasoned journeymen, receive high-quality career training in a supportive and engaging environment. By integrating immersive learning technologies and career paths, The SEER Group demonstrates its commitment to ongoing career development and employee safety, addressing the growing demand for technology-driven learning experiences.
Doug Donovan, founder and CEO of Interplay Learning, commented, “We’re excited to support The SEER Group’s training strategy with our enterprise platform. The SEER Group’s dedication to continuous learning and employee development exemplifies how forward-thinking enterprises can leverage technology to enhance value and drive growth.”
About Interplay Learning
Interplay Learning, based in Austin, is an industry leader in immersive career development solutions for the skilled trades. Its acclaimed training platform enables rapid upskilling and empowers new technicians to become job-ready within weeks. The platform features expert-led videos, hands-on 3D simulations, knowledge checks, and personalized learning paths, making it more scalable and engaging than traditional training. By leveraging advanced technologies such as AI and VR, Interplay is reshaping the future of online skilled trades training, delivering highly effective learning experiences that lead to better careers and better lives.
Recent accolades for Interplay Learning 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.
About The SEER Group
Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, The SEER Group LLC is a privately owned collection of leading residential and commercial HVAC, electrical, and plumbing companies. Its mission is to partner with founders and owners to grow their businesses, achieve financial goals, and facilitate planned exit strategies. Through flexible investment solutions, The SEER Group provides trade services entrepreneurs with financial and business support, as well as the opportunity to sell all or part of their businesses depending on their goals.
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