Upward with Transfr

Upward with Transfr

Conversations with the subject matter experts that inform our simulations. 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

Upward with Transfr S5E1 — Nontraditional Career Paths: Ryan McLaughlin

Upward with Transfr S5E1 — Nontraditional Career Paths: Ryan McLaughlin

May 8, 2023

Instead of going college, Transfr Creative Producer Ryan McLaughlin went on tour. Join us on a journey through his unique background, complete with ups, downs, and an inside look into the life of a working musician and produ…

Upward with Transfr S4E2: A Brighter Tomorrow in Healthcare

Upward with Transfr S4E2: A Brighter Tomorrow in Healthcare

April 17, 2023

The challenges for present and future healthcare workers are great, but tools like VR training are helping level the playing field. Hear from Transfr's Head of Health Sciences, Lori Hardie, and Senior Experience Designer Syd…

Upward with Transfr S4E1: Building the Future of Healthcare Training

Upward with Transfr S4E1: Building the Future of Healthcare Training

April 10, 2023

Healthcare is in crisis: Fallout from the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with older professionals aging out of the industry, have created a looming wave of vacancies in this vital industry. Only a combination of h…

Upward with Transfr — Nontraditional Career Paths: Jeanine A DeFalco, PhD

Upward with Transfr — Nontraditional Career Paths: Jeanine A DeFalco, PhD

March 27, 2023

Jeanine A DeFalco, PhD, is Transfr's Director of Instructional Design, but getting here was anything but a straight path! Explore her story, from theater and retail to a PhD and career in learning science, in this fast-paced…

Upward with Transfr — Nontraditional Career Paths: Bharani Rajakumar

Upward with Transfr — Nontraditional Career Paths: Bharani Rajakumar

March 13, 2023

Transfr founder and CEO Bharani Rajakumar's family immigrated to the US when he a small child. Growing up, he did a wide array of jobs before eventually founding Transfr. Check out his inspiring story and hear his vision for…

Upward with Transfr S2E2: All About Manufacturing Month and the Future of the Industry

Upward with Transfr S2E2: All About Manufacturing Month and the Future of the Industry

Feb. 13, 2023

Manufacturing is surging back here in the USA, but not everyone knows it — especially not young people just entering the workforce, as well as job seekers of all ages who could swell the ranks of this critical industry. Tran…