I-CAR® SUPPORTS FUTURE COLLISION REPAIR TECHNICIANS AT SKILLSUSA CONFERENCE

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- I-CAR®, the collision repair industry's leader in educational programming, related technical services, and industry talent solutions, once again participated in the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference last week in Atlanta. A longtime supporter of SkillsUSA locally, regionally, and nationally, I-CAR's attendance at the event demonstrated the organization's commitment to uplifting aspiring collision repairers to help solve the talent crisis and support technicians throughout their careers.

I-CAR was onsite building long-term connections with top-performing competitors, as well as parents and instructors. I-CAR's robust presence at the 2025 event included:

• An interactive booth for attendees to learn about I-CAR education and training opportunities that will support them in their careers, and participate in hands-on activities, including a virtual reality (VR) demonstration.
• A session focused on ADAS Calibration for students, educators, and advisors to learn more about this critical safety system.
• A range of support for competitors, including donations of PPE materials, gift bags to celebrate the competitors, and a photo gallery where families downloaded images of their students.

"I'm proud of our dedicated volunteers for turning their passion and expertise into meaningful work that guides future technicians," said Lori Barrington, I-CAR Vice President of Delivery, who is a member of SkillsUSA Collision Repair Technology Committee which includes I-CAR staff members and part-time instructors, along with other industry partners—many of whom donate their time at Skills' local, regional, and national events.

"SkillsUSA is a powerful way to engage emerging talent and reinforce that I-CAR is their partner throughout their careers—offering programs and resources that meet them where they are and grow with them as the industry and their skills evolve," said Arianna Sherlock, I-CAR Vice President of Marketing.

The SkillsUSA National Conference is the largest gathering of America's future skilled workforce, attracting over 16,000 attendees, including 6,000 state champions who compete in 115 categories for national recognition. Held annually each June, the conference is a week-long celebration of the skilled trades and the accomplishments of career-ready leaders.

About I-CAR: Founded in 1979, I-CAR is a not-for-profit education, knowledge, and solutions organization designed to support the evolving needs of the Collision Repair Inter-Industry. I-CAR, which is accredited by IACET (The International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training) is focused on improving the quality and safety of auto collision repair for the ultimate benefit of both the industry and the consumer. For more information, please visit www.i-car.com

SOURCE I-CAR