Simcoach Games

Overview

Simcoach Games is a Pittsburgh-based company specializing in the development of gamified learning tools aimed at enhancing workforce skills, personal growth, and behavior change. Founded by Jessica Trybus as a spinout from Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center, the company utilizes video game technology to create interactive educational experiences that address real-world challenges, particularly in workforce development and behavioral health.

Their portfolio features a range of skill-building games for vocational training and social-emotional learning, such as "Booeys: A Rip in the Rift" for VB-MAPP assessments in Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, "Cash Skills Collection" for money handling confidence, and "First Stop" for building confidence in bus riding. Simcoach collaborates with clinicians, educators, and parents to ensure their games are evidence-based and compliant with industry standards. The company also offers a Summer Apprenticeship Program, giving youth paid opportunities in software development and game design and is recognized for its contributions to gamification and ABA practices at national conferences.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 412-515-2463
• Website: simcoachgames.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/simcoach-games

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Gamified workforce training
• Behavioral health games
• Interactive learning experiences
• Skill development and vocational training
• Social-emotional learning
• Clinical collaboration and ABA practices
• Evidence-based educational games
• Digital therapy resources
• Games for Youth by Youth Summer Apprenticeship Program
• Data tracking and progress monitoring
• Family engagement tools
• Assessment and personalized learning games
• Special education and neurodiversity support
• Training certification and professional development
• B2B, B2C, and D2C services

Technologies Used

• AI
• Android
• Domo
• Flutter
• Gmail
• Google Apps
• Google Cloud Hosting
• Google Play
• IoT
• KNIME
• Mobile Friendly
• Python
• React Native
• SharePoint
• Sisense
• Splunk
• Varnish
• Wix
• YouTube
• iTunes

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• Sigma Resources LLC