Simcoach Games Accelerates Game Design, Immersive Learning, and Metaverse Workforce Development Program

PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Simcoach Games today announced an expanded workforce development initiative to address internal talent needs and market demand for online gaming, immersive learning and development talent of the metaverse. With three (3) levels of talent, including a summer pre-apprenticeship program for aspiring and recent high school students, an ongoing internship program for college students, and ongoing full-time registered apprenticeships for high school graduates , these initiatives position Simcoach as a leading training resource on foundational technologies for next-generation media experiences, healthcare applications, business processes, and educational instruction.

Building on the success of the 2021 Summer Apprenticeship Program, Simcoach’s 2022 Workforce Development Initiative has added a more diverse array of participants to bring new perspectives, ideas and insight. energy to creating transformational online experiences. By collaborating with the resident expertise of the Simcoach studio, this cohort of apprentices and interns will build applications on neurodiversity and the environment while developing technical, creative and business skills transferable to multiple applications, companies and sectors.

Simcoach Games COO Julie Linnelli said, “We launched these immersive technology apprenticeship and internship programs because we recognized the need for talent pools in our business and community, as well as the desire of local youth for these advanced and multilevel jobs. learning experiences based on learning. We were overwhelmed by the huge response, and it was truly inspiring to watch these young people create tech solutions to solve complex problems through highly engaging online experiences.

Apprentices and trainees will be trained, coached, managed and supervised according to the “Simcoach-way”. This means that apprentices and trainees will be Simcoach employees with assignments directly related to Simcoach product development strategy and business objectives. Instruction will be led by Simcoach studio staff, with development sprints, conceptualization and prototyping, testing and validation, presentation to senior management, and culminating in integration into the Simcoach catalog. Activities will be hands-on and team-based to prepare apprentices and interns for eventual employment with Simcoach or other companies where innovation, technical sophistication and design thinking are valued.

“Through these apprenticeship and internship programs, Simcoach has established itself as one of the leading talent developers that enables business enterprises, healthcare providers, government agencies and academic institutions to keep pace. market demand for next-generation online experiences,” said John Lucke, CEO of Simcoach. Loaded with growth. “We invite local businesses and non-profit communities to visit our apprenticeship and internship programs to see how we are training the future workforce Simcoach way. Together, we can place the Pittsburgh region at the forefront of conceptualizing, developing, and implementing playful and immersive metaverse solutions that deliver innovative online experiences and competitive business advantages.

About Simcoach Games

Since 2005, Simcoach Games has been at the forefront of creating engaging, imaginative and highly interactive virtual learning solutions. Having produced hundreds of video games with millions of downloads for leading commercial enterprises, government agencies, and academic institutions, Simcoach’s metaverse games and experiences facilitate active learning, encourage positive behavior change, and streamline Training. Visit simcoachgames.com to see our games in action and how we make a difference for our customers, partners and diverse learning communities.