Upward with Transfr

Upward with Transfr

The world of work is constantly changing — and training methods must change to keep up. On Upward, we sit down with thought leaders, SMEs, and designers who are building the training systems that will help undiscovered talent find their unique pathways into the well-paying careers that will keep our world going. We also hear from trainees and workers on the front lines of our shifting workforce for their first-hand stories of what it takes to succeed.

Recent Episodes

March 15, 2024

Upward with Transfr S11E2 — Nontraditional Career Paths: Ryan Ott

Ryan Ott is the Executive Director of Big Ideas, a nonprofit in Minnesota that specializes in helping students understand the opportunities available to them in the building trades. From a challenging start in high school to…
March 8, 2024

Upward with Transfr S11E1 — Nontraditional Career Paths: Amanda Longtain

Almost no one’s career path is a straight line. Amanda’s had some unexpected turns that ultimately led her to the place — and the person — who she is today. From Galveston Bay and the restaurant industry to Austin and anti-p…
March 1, 2024

Upward with Transfr S10E1 — An Introduction to Transfr’s Electrical Construction Rapid Training Program

Transfr’s own Amanda Longtain has spent years creating anti-poverty programs designed to help people forge their own pathways out of poverty and into living-wage careers that give them dignity and upward mobility. Amanda’s w…
Feb. 16, 2024

Upward with Transfr S9E3 — VR Career Exploration 2.0: Changing Minds about Career Pathways

Career exploration is a vital part of how people choose their a role for their working life. Ryan Ott, from Transfr client Big Ideas, and Transfr’s own Amanda Longtain delve into how VR career exploration is helping young pe…
Feb. 9, 2024

Upward with Transfr S9E2 — How VR Career Exploration 2.0 Is Changing Lives

Career exploration is a vital part of the educational journeys of students and job seekers of all ages — but what’s actually going on in the real world where the rubber meets the road? To find out, we sat down with Ryan Ott,…
Feb. 2, 2024

Upward with Transfr S9E1 — How We Built the Future of VR Career Exploration: CE 2.0

Career exploration is one of the most important activities students and job seekers undertake along their career journeys. That's why we put so much time, energy, and thought into our VR career exploration product. We sat do…