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New York, NY – [October 15, 2024] – Civic Hall is proud to announce that Transfr, a cutting-edge leader in immersive learning and virtual reality training solutions, has selected Civic Hall’s—The Bernard Goldstein Center at Union Square as its new international headquarters. This partnership will further strengthen Civic Hall’s role as a hub for innovation, education, and workforce development in New York City and beyond.

Transfr’s groundbreaking VR-based training programs are transforming the future of workforce development by equipping individuals with hands-on skills training in industries ranging from healthcare and manufacturing to IT and more. By making Civic Hall - The Bernard Goldstein Center its international headquarters, Transfr is taking a bold step toward expanding its global reach, while deepening its commitment to creating pathways to meaningful careers for underserved communities.

“We are thrilled to welcome Transfr to Civic Hall - The Bernard Goldstein Center,” said Jim Malatras, Chief Strategy Officer & Senior VP for Education at The Fedcap Group, the parent organization of Civic Hall. “This partnership underscores our shared vision of leveraging technology to create a more inclusive and equitable workforce. I want to thank James Dunn, Wil Edwards and the entire Civic Hall team for forging this important partnership.”

“Civic Hall’s—The Bernard Goldstein Center is an amazing location for Transfr’s headquarters,” said Bharani Rajakumar, Transfr founder and CEO. “The center’s focus on community-building and workforce development aligns seamlessly with our mission to get someone on a pathway to upward mobility, no matter where someone is in the world. Together, we are well-positioned to empower the next generation of workers with the programs they need to connect with employers. Through the power of innovation and technology, we can break down barriers and open new opportunities for individuals everywhere.”

Civic Hall - The Bernard Goldstein Center has emerged as a premier destination for tech companies, nonprofits, and community organizations to collaborate on impactful solutions to some of today’s most pressing societal challenges. As Transfr’s global base of operations, the center will provide the perfect backdrop for scaling new XR learning programs and fostering collaboration between tech innovators and civic leaders.

About Civic Hall

Civic Hall’s Bernard Goldstein Center at Union Square is a collaborative innovation center that brings together civic-minded technologists, social entrepreneurs, government officials, and community leaders to develop technology solutions for the public good. Located in Union Square, Civic Hall fosters a vibrant ecosystem of knowledge sharing and cooperative action. Civic Hall’s mission is to support and enable best-in-class programs that help close the digital skills divide and plan for the needs of tomorrow’s workforce. Civic Hall facilitates groundbreaking partnerships among high-impact organizations, civic and social innovators, workforce training partners, and New York’s employer ecosystem to work collectively to meet the educational and professional needs of all New Yorkers, especially those from communities too often left behind. Civic Hall also serves as a tech incubator and accelerator, helping to spur new innovations and ideas. For more information about membership opportunities, please visit civichall.org.  

About Transfr

Transfr is a leader in immersive learning technology, using virtual reality to simulate hands-on job training for workers in fields such as manufacturing, healthcare, and construction. Transfr partners with educational institutions, workforce development organizations, and governments to bridge the skills gap and create pathways to careers.

Contact:

Jim Malatras, 212-727-4200, (JMalatras@fedcap.org)

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