Mohave College Expands Employer-Driven Workforce Training at New Advanced Manufacturing Center

The 36,000-square-foot center uses Interplay's immersive simulations alongside hands-on training to prepare students and incumbent workers for careers in HVAC, electrical, industrial maintenance and other skilled trades.

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Interplay Learning, the leading provider of immersive training for the skilled trades and industrial crafts, and Mohave College are expanding workforce training in western Arizona through a flexible, employer-driven model at Mohave's new Advanced Manufacturing Training Center.

Building on years of success using Interplay's immersive platform in its HVAC program, Mohave developed the new Advanced Manufacturing Training Center to give students and regional employers more flexible options for technical education and workforce development. The center offers traditional career and technical education alongside short-term and customized employer training, allowing Mohave to respond more quickly to changing industry needs.

By embedding Interplay's course catalog into its curriculum, Mohave can expand training across HVAC, industrial maintenance, electrical and safety disciplines while giving students opportunities to practice skills in immersive 3D simulations before applying them to physical equipment.

"Interplay has been a key part of our HVAC curriculum, and bringing that simulation technology into our new Advanced Manufacturing Training Center gives us the flexibility to provide training that employers need," said Jason Gee, dean of career and technical education, Mohave College. "We can customize training for students entering the trades as well as for employers looking to upskill their current workforce."

The center combines asynchronous learning through Interplay's interactive simulations with collaborative, hands-on instruction. In its inaugural year, the model supported more than 300 learners, allowing Mohave to expand its training capacity without developing every course from scratch.

"Interplay's simulation software has been a great addition to our HVAC program at Mohave College's Advanced Manufacturing Training Center," said KC Boyd, HVAC instructor, Mohave College. "It gives our students a chance to practice real-world HVAC troubleshooting in a safe environment and then apply what they learned on actual equipment in the lab. I've been very pleased with how well the software supports our hands-on training and helps students build confidence and prepare for the workforce."

Mohave plans to expand the center's training programs and industry partnerships as regional workforce needs continue to evolve.

"Mohave College demonstrates how education and industry can work together to create a more responsive workforce training model," said Doug Donovan, co-founder and CEO, Interplay Learning. "By combining immersive technology with hands-on instruction and employer-driven training, Mohave is helping learners build practical skills while giving local businesses a more flexible way to develop their workforce."

To learn more about Mohave College's Advanced Manufacturing Training Center, visit: www.mohave.edu/life-at-mcc/campus-locations/advanced-manufacturing-training-center/.

For more information on Interplay Learning's simulation-based training solutions, visit www.interplaylearning.com.

About Interplay Learning

Interplay Learning, the leader in immersive learning for the skilled trades and industrial crafts, now includes Industrial Training International (ITI), the global leader in specialized industrial learning solutions. Leveraging instructor-led training, online simulations, AI, and VR, Interplay helps organizations and educational institutions upskill faster, reduce risk, and increase operational readiness. With over 500,000 people trained, Interplay is shaping the future of workforce development, building better careers and better lives. Visit www.interplaylearning.com to learn more.

Recent accolades include TIME's 2026 America's Top EdTech Companies, Forbes 2026 America's Best Startup Employers, the 2025 IACET Instructional Impact Award, 2025 Inc 5000 list, Deloitte's 2025 Technology Fast 500 list, Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024, AHR's 2024 Innovation Award, IACET 2024 Innovation of the Year Award, and NFMT 2024 Vision Awards.

About Mohave College

Serving western Arizona and surrounding regions, Mohave College is the area's premier workforce development engine and economic driver, generating approximately $200 million in annual regional impact. Across its four physical campuses and extensive online programs, Mohave provides flexible degree and certificate pathways designed to help students build rewarding careers, seamlessly transfer to four-year university partners, and meet the evolving workforce needs of local business, industry, and government leaders. Learn more at https://www.mohave.edu/ 

SOURCE Interplay Learning