ASSESS, ACCELERATE, ASSIST SKILLED WORKERS

Leveraging 50 years of proven training experience and 30 years of immersive innovation, Skillmaker is an AI-powered XR workforce development platform that cuts time-to-competency from years to weeks, immediately boosting ROI for skilled labor-strapped industries.

Assess

Precisely pinpoint an applicant or tech's skill level using an XR headset.

Accelerate

First-person POV learning and hands-on practice with real tools for testing, training, and certification in an XR headset.

ASSIST

Tech Assist provides on-the-job, real-time guidance through AR Smart Glasses, AI, and remote experts.

Skillmaker Serves

C-SUITE EXECS

Increase your ROI 10X faster by cutting training costs, improving retention, and future-proofing operations across multiple locations.

Learning & Development

Automate job knowledge, curricula, and lesson creation. Cut content dev time by 70%. Iterate and scale with integrated LMS tracking and rewards.

Vocational Instructors

Combine XR lessons with hands-on labs for accelerated real-world skill development. Streamline programs through automated curriculum creation and certification. Deliver personalized learning that increases engagement, retention, and industry alignment.

Proven Impact
Real Results

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How We’re Changing the Game

Skillmaker partners with top industry organizations (e.g., NCCER) and leading companies to develop co-branded workforce training solutions. These are key successes from past and ongoing pilot programs.

NAPA Auto Parts

Driving Success | How Skillmaker Cut NAPA Automotive Training Time by 90% and Transformed Technician Performance.

Case Results

Fedcap Champion

From Learning to Earning | How XR-Training with Fedcap Champion Redefines Workforce Success in Just 25 Days

Case Results

Why Skillmaker?

ROI >>> Turn training into a profit center.

Speed >>> Cut training time from months to weeks for faster workforce readiness.

Precision >>> Only teach what the individual does not know.

Scalability >>> Create once, iterate rapidly, and deploy as needed at a lower cost.

Integration >>> Connect existing information systems for powerful customization.

NAPA Auto Parts and Fedcap are among the industry leaders that rely on Skillmaker to revolutionize their workforce development.

JP Thomas

Stuart's Hometown Auto | Saint Ignatius, MT

“We've all experienced a shortage in technicians or are looking for the next hire or trying to train from within. The new XR and AR training opportunities will bridge the gap between our current staff and the next generation of technicians. This technology will attract younger talent and make training more effective. Instead of sitting through long classes or sitting in front of a computer after work, this offers a hands-on, one-on-one experience that’s more engaging and impactful. It’s a game changer for developing the next wave of skilled technicians.”

Brad Updegraff

Dave's Ultimate Automotive | Austin, Texas

“This program is probably the most cutting-edge, amazing time-saving tool I’ve seen for training technicians. It will fast-track inexperienced techs to work independently without oversight, shortening the time where they require supervision and putting them into a shop faster. I saw so much value in the assessment tool. The potential for a technician to have all the information they need while looking at a vehicle they’re working on, including data like torque specifications and installation processes makes this an amazing efficiency tool and I’m excited to be part of it.”

Donnie Hudson | NAPA Advisory Council

Troy Autocare | Troy, Michigan

“Accelerator Training will revolutionize how we train technicians—from small shops to the biggest. It provides an incredible hands-on, real experience, like being in a bay, but faster and more efficient. The biggest benefit? Less time away from the shop which means less lost revenue. It removes sending them away for training, trains them twice as fast, and gives them the same skills via virtual reality. It’s a game changer, especially for the younger generation, who are already comfortable with game controllers. This makes training feel like a game while building real skills. The days of the ‘greasy mechanic’ are gone—technology is here to stay. Hands-on, real experience—it's incredible.”

Jeannie Light | NAPA Advisory Council

Lighthouse Automotive | Manteo, NC

“The new NAPA virtual reality training is incredible—it feels like you’re actually working on a car. It’s a game changer for the next generation of technicians, making training feel like a video game while delivering real, hands-on skills. Even experienced techs will benefit, especially those not near places to get hands-on instruction. It’s exciting to see this new way of training—it’s immersive, informative, and a huge step forward for our industry.”

Kara Rose | NAPA 2025 Shop of the Year

Larry's Automotive | Newburgh, Indiana

“Virtual training is really going to move the auto care industry forward. It will appeal to the younger generation who’ve been used to gaming because it feels like you’re right in the mix of everything. It was cool to find out that one of the developers was actually the person behind the Madden series of the NFL football games, and everybody loves Madden, so it's great.”