Interplay Learning Selected as “Career Readiness Solution of the Year” in 2026 EdTech Breakthrough Awards
The workforce development company was recognized for advancing immersive career training in the skilled trades

Interplay Learning announced it has been named the “Career Readiness Solution of the Year” in the 8th annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program. This award recognizes the company’s commitment to building better careers and better lives through innovative, technology-driven education.
The EdTech Breakthrough Awards recognize and highlight the most innovative solutions and companies in the EdTech space. This year’s program was highly competitive, with over 3,000 nominations pouring in from across the world. Interplay Learning joins an extensive list of top companies and startups chosen as select breakthrough winners, including Canvas, LEGO Education, PowerSchool and Cisco.
“We’re delighted to be recognized by the EdTech Breakthrough Awards as a leader in career readiness,” said Doug Donovan, CEO and founder of Interplay Learning. “Our mission has always been to empower the people who build, maintain and operate the world we live in. This award validates our approach of using immersive 3D simulations to build skills faster, safer, and more effectively.”
Interplay Learning’s platform leverages advanced technologies like immersive 3D simulations to provide hands-on learning experiences in risk-free environments. By combining expert-led videos, interactive simulations, custom learning paths and skill assessments, Interplay helps organizations and educational institutions upskill faster, reduce operational risk and create clear pathways for career progression.
This recognition follows a year of momentum for Interplay Learning, which has now trained over 500,000 people and offers more than 1,800 hours of unique, expert-created career-readiness content. The company continues to redefine workforce development by making high-quality, skilled trades training accessible anytime, anywhere, on any device.
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