Turn Time Served Into Skills Earned
VR career training and exploration that builds job-ready competencies inside the facility — so release day starts with a credential, not just a date.
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Solutions for Today's Justice-Impacted Challenges
Corrections and juvenile justice partners need programming that works inside facility constraints — no expensive labs, no safety risk, no dependence on specialized instructors — while still proving participants are ready for real employment.
Build Scalable Training Without the Safety Risk
Deliver hands-on technical training in electrical, welding, manufacturing, and construction without physical tools, consumables, or the safety exposure of live equipment.
Compress Training Into the Pre-Release Window
Fit industry-aligned skill-building into 20-hour Pre-Employment Programs (PEPs) designed to work inside the 6–9 month window before release.
Shift From Behavior Management to Aspiration
Transfr offers turnkey, curriculum-aligned career exploration resources that integrate seamlessly into existing programs to help career educators scale their impact.
Document Readiness for Parole Boards and Employers
Export mastery-level proficiency data corrections staff can hand to parole boards, reentry partners, and employers as verifiable proof of job-readiness.
How it works
Students discover potential careers that match their interests, learn about pathways to start their journey and create plans to share with parents and counselors.
Immersive VR simulations let students experience day-in-the-life activities of occupations without leaving the classroom.
with Future-Ready Skills
Over 300 simulations in eight high-growth industries allow learners to develop career-relevant skills and confidence in a safe environment without using expensive consumables.




The Perfect Complement for Your Justice-Impacted Program
Here are a few ways DOC facilities, county jails, and juvenile justice partners are putting Transfr to work.
Pre-Employment Programs
Structured 20-hour career prep completed inside the standard pre-release timeline.
Correctional Industries Onboarding
CI partners use the same simulations to onboard new workers and prepare inmates for reentry.
Union & Employer Direct-Hire Pipeline
DOC facilities partner with Workforce Boards and union partners (e.g., the Carpenter's Union) for direct hiring post-release.
Juvenile Detention Programming
Vocational discovery replaces idle time with career exposure inside secure youth facilities.
Probation & CBO Handoffs
Interest and mastery data hand off cleanly to probation departments and community-based organizations.
Reentry 2030 Reporting
Exportable proficiency reports support facility goals tied to the Reentry 2030 initiative.
Customer Spotlight
Customer Spotlight:
Featuring Pender County Schools
Reimagining the Classroom to Career Continuum in the U.S.
Frequently Asked Questions
Transfr transforms career education by providing immersive, hands-on experiences that let students explore and prepare for real careers. Our platform combines career discovery, virtual job simulations, and skill-building opportunities all in one engaging platform. Students can experience a “day in the life” of different professions and practice foundational skills in a safe, engaging environment. This is especially valuable for schools working to meet state career exploration requirements while providing meaningful experiences that get students excited about their future possibilities.
Yes, Transfr understands the importance of seamless technology integration in schools. Our platform is designed to work with common rostering and SSO providers. Specific technical requirements and integration capabilities should be discussed with our team during implementation planning.
Securing funding for workforce development and career education programs requires a clear understanding of how different grant sources align with educational and training initiatives. Many funding streams, such as ESSA, Perkins V, WIOA, and 21st Century Community Learning Centers, support career readiness, technical education, and workforce upskilling. Transfr’s Funding Team consists of dedicated experts who specialize in identifying, securing, and managing funding opportunities tailored to your organization’s needs. Learn more about common grants and working with our funding team.
Our VR simulations dramatically increase student engagement by making career exploration active and experiential rather than passive. In a recent study, 75% of middle school and high school students reported that Transfr’s career exploration VR simulations were informative for their career decisions and expressed a desire to pursue further VR training. Beyond engagement, the hands-on nature of VR training helps students build practical skills and confidence before entering the workforce. The platform is particularly effective for kinesthetic learners and students who may struggle with traditional classroom instruction.
Transfr offers over 36 career exploration simulations across 11 career clusters, with an emphasis on occupations that do not require a traditional 4-year degree, including:
- Architecture & Construction (e.g., electrical, carpentry, solar installation)
- Health Sciences (e.g., nursing, surgical technology, pharmacy tech)
- Manufacturing (e.g., robotics, industrial maintenance, welding)
- Transportation & Logistics (e.g., automotive, aviation, CDL)
- Information Technology (e.g., network technology)
- Hospitality & Tourism (e.g., culinary arts, restaurant management)
- Finance (e.g., financial analysis)
- Arts & Communication (e.g., graphic design)
Additionally, Transfr offers over 300 VR simulations across eight high-growth sectors like automotive, manufacturing, and electrical construction. In these simulations, students are guided through real-word scenarios they would experience so they can start building foundational skills towards a program of study.
Yes, our simulations are designed to align with relevant educational standards and workforce requirements. The platform supports compliance with career exploration mandates (currently required in over 30 states) and can be used to fulfill Perkins V requirements. Our content is developed in collaboration with industry experts to ensure it meets both educational standards and real-world workplace needs.
Yes, Transfr regularly updates our career exploration simulations to reflect changes in industry practices, technology, and educational requirements. Our platform helps schools stay current with workplace demands without requiring constant investment in new physical equipment or materials.

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