ABC Institute and Uplift Training Partner to Develop VR-Powered Apprenticeship Training Tool
ABC Institute and Uplift Training (OTC: NRPI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on October 17, 2025 to build ABC Labs, a VR-powered apprenticeship training platform.
ABC Labs will deploy gamified VR modules across ABC Institute's 13 Florida campuses, starting with electrical training and expanding to six additional trades (HVAC, plumbing, pipe fitting, line erector, roofing, fire sprinkler). The platform aims to extend practice beyond limited physical equipment and attract younger entrants to the trades through immersive, scalable learning.
ABC Institute e Uplift Training (OTC: NRPI) hanno firmato un Memorandum of Understanding il 17 ottobre 2025 per costruire ABC Labs, una piattaforma di formazione in apprendistato basata su VR.
ABC Labs distribuirà moduli VR gamificati presso i 13 campus della ABC Institute in Florida, a partire dall'addestramento elettrico e ampliando a sei ulteriori mestieri (HVAC, idraulica, montaggio di tubi, installatore di linee, coperture, impianti antincendio a sprinkler). La piattaforma mira ad estendere la pratica oltre l'attrezzatura fisica limitata e ad attrarre i giovani nei mestieri tramite apprendimento immersivo e scalabile.
ABC Institute y Uplift Training (OTC: NRPI) firmaron un Memorando de Entendimiento el 17 de octubre de 2025 para construir ABC Labs, una plataforma de formación en aprendizaje basada en VR.
ABC Labs desplegará módulos VR gamificados en los 13 campus de ABC Institute en Florida, comenzando con la formación eléctrica y expandiéndose a seis oficios adicionales (HVAC, fontanería, montaje de tuberías, instalador de líneas, techos, rociadores contra incendios). La plataforma tiene como objetivo extender la práctica más allá del equipo físico limitado y atraer a jóvenes a las trades mediante un aprendizaje inmersivo y escalable.
ABC Institute와 Uplift Training (OTC: NRPI)는 2025년 10월 17일에 상호양해각서를 체결하여 ABC Labs를 구축하고 VR 기반의 도제 교육 플랫폼으로 만듭니다.
ABC Labs는 ABC Institute의 플로리다주 13개 캠퍼스에 게이미피된 VR 모듈을 배치할 예정이며, 먼저 전기 교육으로 시작하여 여섯 가지 추가 직종(HVAC, 배관, 파이프 피팅, 선로 설치공, 지붕, 화재 스프링클러)으로 확대합니다. 이 플랫폼의 목표는 한정된 물리적 장비를 넘어 실습을 확장하고 몰입형이며 확장 가능한 학습을 통해 젊은 인력을 직종으로 끌어들이는 것입니다.
ABC Institute et Uplift Training (OTC: NRPI) ont signé un protocole d'accord le 17 octobre 2025 pour construire ABC Labs, une plateforme de formation en apprentissage par réalité virtuelle.
ABC Labs déployera des modules VR gamifiés dans les 13 campus de l'ABC Institute en Floride, en commençant par la formation électrique et en s'étendant à six métiers additionnels (HVAC, plomberie, montage de tuyaux, poseur de lignes, couverture, sprinklers incendie). La plateforme vise à étendre la pratique au-delà du matériel physique limité et à attirer les jeunes vers ces métiers grâce à un apprentissage immersif et évolutif.
ABC Institute und Uplift Training (OTC: NRPI) haben am 17. Oktober 2025 eine Absichtserklärung unterzeichnet, um ABC Labs, eine VR-basierte Ausbildungsplattform, zu entwickeln.
ABC Labs wird gamifizierte VR-Module an den 13 Florida-Campus von ABC Institute einsetzen, beginnend mit der Elektroausbildung und erweitert auf sechs weitere Berufe (HVAC, Sanitär, Rohrleitungsinstallation, Leitungsmonteur, Dachdeckung, Brandmelder). Die Plattform zielt darauf ab, Übung über begrenzte physische Ausrüstung hinaus zu ermöglichen und jüngere Nachwuchskräfte in die Berufe durch immersives, skalierbares Lernen zu ziehen.
ABC Institute و Uplift Training (OTC: NRPI) وقعا مذكرة تفاهم في 17 أكتوبر 2025 لبناء ABC Labs، منصة تدريب بالتلمذة المهنية مدفوعة بالواقع الافتراضي.
ستقوم ABC Labs بنشر وحدات VR بطرق ألعابية عبر 13 حرمًا جامعيًا لـ ABC Institute في فلوريدا، بدءًا من التدريب الكهربائي والتوسع إلى ستة مهن إضافية (HVAC، السباكة، تركيب الأنابيب، مُنشئ خطوط، الأسطح، ونظام الرشّات ضد الحريق). تهدف المنصة إلى توسيع التدريب بعيدًا عن المعدات الفيزيائية المحدودة وجذب الشباب إلى المهن من خلال تعلم غامر وقابل للتوسع.
ABC Institute 与 Uplift Training (OTC: NRPI) 于 2025 年 10 月 17 日签署了一份谅解备忘录，旨在打造 ABC Labs，一款以 VR 为驱动的学徒培训平台。
ABC Labs 将在 ABC Institute 位于佛罗里达州的 13 个校园部署游戏化 VR 模块，首先进行电气培训，随后拓展到六个额外行业（HVAC、管道、管道配件安装、线路安装、屋顶、灭火喷头）。该平台旨在将练习扩展超出受限的物理设备，并通过沉浸式、可扩展的学习吸引更多年轻人进入这些行业。
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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 previously limited by physical resources," said Josh Hanes, CEO of Uplift Training. "Through ABC Labs, apprentices will be able to learn, practice, and master skills in ways that are both hands-on and scalable-helping to build a stronger, more resilient workforce for the future."
Looking ahead, ABC Labs is expected to become a valuable resource not only for ABCI students but also for other apprenticeship programs seeking to expand capacity without major infrastructure investments.
About ABC Institute (ABCI)
ABC Institute is Florida's largest provider of state-registered apprenticeship programs, training over
About Uplift Training (OTC: NRPI)
Uplift Training is an AI-first educational training company transforming workforce development through immersive virtual reality. We design and deliver adaptive, skills-based training that blends artificial intelligence with hands-on VR simulations to accelerate learning, boost engagement, and improve performance. Our programs align with industry needs and give learners practical pathways into high-demand careers. Learn more at https://www.uplifttraining.com/
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