The Trades Podcast · 2025-10-23 · 51 min
In this episode of The Trades Podcast , hosts Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres interview Dan Clapper , Commercial HVAC and Facility Maintenance Expert at Interplay Learning , to uncover how digital innovation is transforming education in the skilled trades. Dan discusses how Interplay Learning is empowering tradespeople and companies with 3D simulation and virtual reality (VR) training that bridges the gap between theory and hands-on experience. The platform helps organizations train employees faster, increase safety awareness, and improve retention rates by delivering practical, repeatable training scenarios anytime, anywhere. The conversation covers the growing need for accessible trades education , the challenges of recruiting and developing skilled workers , and how technology can make technical learning engaging and effective for all skill levels. Dan also shares real success stories from companies leveraging Interplay Learning to upskill their workforce and build stronger, more confident teams.
Ep 200 Women in Construction - TheTradesPodcast.com57 / 100
Ep 199 Jason Napolski - ATexPest.com48 / 100
Ep 198 TheTradesPodcast.com - 2026 Labor Statistics Pt. 251 / 100
Ep 197 Scott Levene - LevCo.io78 / 100
Ep 196 Are You Losing Employees?- TheTradesPodcast.com46 / 100