When was the name of the U.S. Skill Olympics changed to the SkillsUSA Championships?

The name of the U.S. Skill Olympics was officially changed to the SkillsUSA Championships in 1995. This change reflected a broader initiative to create a more inclusive branding for the event, aligning it with the SkillsUSA organization’s mission to promote career and technical education and to better identify the competition with the SkillsUSA identity. The rebranding also aimed to enhance the visibility and impact of the competition, making it clear that it represented more than just skills in individual trades. The change was part of an effort to unify various competitions under the SkillsUSA banner and to emphasize the importance of skill development in education and career readiness.