Dona Thompson

Dona Thompson

Dona Thompson is the Manager of Apprenticeship Services for Interplay Learning, the leading provider of online and VR training for the essential skilled trades.

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Guest Editorial | Dona Thompson

For an effective apprenticeship program, it’s critical to invest in tech

Three tips for successful implementation of a tech-friendly apprenticeship program.
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Dona Thompson
September 29, 2025

Most crucial of all is developing a strong team of mentors who can help nurture aspiring technicians. This is often where the true value of an apprenticeship program is revealed. Most contractors have at least one veteran tradesperson about whom they would say, "I wish I had 10 of them!"


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