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ABC Institute and Uplift Training Partner to Develop VR-Powered Apprenticeship Training Tool
ABC Institute and Uplift Training Partner to Develop VR-Powered Apprenticeship Training Tool.
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ABC Institute and Uplift Training Partner to Develop VR-Powered Apprenticeship Training Tool ABC Institute and Uplift Training Partner to Develop VR-Powered Apprenticeship Training Tool MIAMI, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / October 17, 2025 / ABC Institute (ABCI), the largest apprenticeship provider in the state of Florida, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Uplift Training (OTC:NRPI), an AI-first immersive learning company, to develop ABC Labs, a new virtual reality (VR) training platform designed to transform how apprentices learn critical trade skills. ABC Labs will bring cutting-edge, gamified VR technology into ABCI classrooms and labs, starting with electrical training and expanding to all seven trades currently offered, including HVAC, plumbing, pipe fitting, line erector, roofing, and fire sprinkler. With ABCI's 50-year history of training apprentices, this collaboration represents a bold step forward in blending tradition with innovation. This revolutionary technology will be gradually deployed at all 13 campuses throughout Florida. By leveraging VR technology, ABC Labs will allow instructors to extend training beyond the limits of physical equipment. For example, when only six electrical panels are available for a class of 20 students, the VR tool provides an additional layer of practice and reinforcement - making learning more accessible and engaging. This approach is expected to resonate strongly with younger generations, drawing new talent into the trades through interactive and immersive experiences. "This collaboration allows us to reimagine how apprenticeship training is delivered," said Sonny Maken, Chief Operating Officer of ABC Institute. "By bringing VR into our classrooms, we're ensuring that every apprentice has the opportunity to learn and practice, regardless of lab space or equipment constraints. It's about preparing the next generation of craft professionals with the tools they need to succeed." For Uplift, the partnership highlights the company's commitment to scaling workforce training through AI-driven, immersive technology. Uplift designs VR, AR, and XR training modules that are industry-aligned, scalable, and future-proof, serving students, adult learners, workforce boards and employees in a variety of industries including construction. "Virtual reality has the power to unlock learning opportunities that were previou...