Realityworks, Inc. Named 2023 Wisconsin Employee-Owned Company of the Year

Eau Claire, Wis. (March 10, 2023) – Realityworks, Inc., a leader in experiential leaning technology, has been named the 2023 Wisconsin Employee-Owned Company of the Year. The award, which was presented by the Wisconsin Chapter of The ESOP Association, recognizes Realityworks’ outstanding commitment to employee-ownership through its actions of clear communication with employees, endorsement of the ESOP vision and support for its fellow ESOP companies and ESOP community.

“We are thrilled to be recognized as the 2023 Wisconsin Employee-Owned Company of the Year,” said Timm Boettcher, President & CEO of Realityworks. “This recognition is a testament to the culture we strive for at Realityworks, where we believe a positive workplace culture is key to driving innovation, promoting collaboration and ultimately, delivering the best possible products and services to our customers.”

Since its founding in 1994, Realityworks has been committed to creating innovative, hands-on learning tools that help students develop critical skills for success in the real world. The company’s offerings range from the RealCare Baby® infant simulator, Realityworks’ flagship product, to virtual reality welding simulators, veterinary science trainers, nursing manikins and more.

Realityworks’ ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) was established in 2011 and in 2021, the company celebrated its transition to 100% employee-owned. ESOP plans like that at Realityworks are federally governed under retirement legislation similar to 401(k)s. According to the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) there are approximately 6,600 ESOPs in the U.S. covering about 14 million employee-owners. Through Realityworks’ ESOP, all employees have a stake in the company’s success and share in its profits.

“We are proud to be based in Wisconsin and part of our local employee-ownership community,” said Boettcher. “We look forward to continuing to grow and innovate, and to making a positive impact on education and workforce development in our state and beyond.”

The Wisconsin Chapter of The ESOP Association is made up of more than 110 ESOP companies and professional service providers in Wisconsin. With this award, Realityworks is eligible to win the national ESOP Company of the Year award, which will be announced at the ESOP Association National Conference May 16-19 in Washington, DC.

About Realityworks, Inc.

Established over 20 years ago, Realityworks, Inc. is dedicated to creating experiential learning tools that engage students, help educators teach needed skills and provide career exploration opportunities. Realityworks comprehensive learning solutions combine curriculum with hands-on learning tools, student activities and assessments to create innovative classroom-based learning environments that make a difference. These solutions are used in middle, secondary and post-secondary schools to address a variety of Career & Technical Education pathways, including health & human services, health sciences, welding and trade skills, agriculture education, sex education and more. With simulators in more than 70 percent of U.S. school districts and programs in more than 90 countries around the world, Realityworks has made a worldwide impact on the lives of youth all over the world. For more information, visit www.realityworks.com, or call toll-free 800-830-1416.