Interplay Learning says seven in ten skilled trades train technicians faster using simulation-based training
Interplay Learning, which provides immersive learning experiences for skilled trades, says its 2025 State of Skilled Trades Training Report has found that most industries train new technicians faster using simulation-based learning.
Nearly seven in every ten companies said they are currently training their technicians faster by using immersive training, saving an average of 4.3 months of training compared to traditional methods.
"Digital and simulation-based training can close the gap between the urgent need for skilled workers and the time it traditionally takes to develop them," explains Doug Donovan, Founder and CEO at Interplay Learning.
"This year's report shows that when companies modernize their training, they're not just improving workforce readiness, but they are accelerating their own profitability, getting workers up-to-speed and ready to add value far more expediently."
With retention another key concern for employers, the report found that 52 percent of workers who have used digital learning said they are more likely to stay in their current role as a result.
"Our findings highlight how Gen Z and millennial workers thrive in digital environments, adapting quickly to immersive tools that accelerate skill acquisition and field readiness," Donovan adds. "To attract and retain this new generation of talent, organizations need to rethink how training is designed and delivered, aligning learning experiences with how younger employees naturally engage and grow."
