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I-CAR Launches National Apprenticeship Program to Address Collision Repair Technician Shortage

July 24, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the official launch of its national Registered Apprenticeship Program for the collision repair industry, marking the organization’s latest effort to address widespread technician shortages.

The two-year structured training program combines paid on-the-job learning with technical instruction and leads to a nationally recognized credential from the U.S. Department of Labor. The program follows I-CAR’s designation last year as a National Apprenticeship Hub and its receipt of a $7 million Apprenticeship Building America grant from the Labor Department.

“The launch of the I-CAR Registered Apprenticeship Program marks a significant milestone in our

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