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SUMMARY:2025 Local Craft Competition
DESCRIPTION:The ABC Western Michigan Local Craft Competition\, presented in partnership with the West Michigan Construction Institute (WMCI)\, highlights the achievements of apprentices who represent the future of commercial construction trades.The competition includes a written exam that measures industry knowledge. This is followed by the hands-on portion under tight time constraints. Contestants are judged by members of top firms on safety\, layout\, compliance\, appearance\, and quality of workmanship.The first place winner in each trade at the chapter level will go on to compete in the National Craft Championships during the ABC National Convention in Salt Lake City\, Utah\, in March 2026.Competition DetailsThursday\, December 43:00 pm - 4:00 pm Written Assessment\n4:00 pm Competitor tool setup Friday\, December 57:30 am - 7: 45 am Competitor Arrival\n7:45 am - 8:30 am Welcome\, Breakfast\, Competition Overview\n8:30 am - 12:30 pm Practical Assessment (guests/spectators welcome)\n12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch & Awards (employers and guests welcome - please register)Eligibility RequirementsElectrical\nMetal Framing & Drywall\nPlumbing\nSprinkler Fitting
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The ABC Western Michigan Local Craft Competition\, presented in partnership with the West Michigan Construction Institute (WMCI)\, highlights the achievements of apprentices who represent the future of commercial construction trades.
The competition includes a written exam that measures industry knowledge. This is followed by the hands-on portion under tight time constraints. Contestants are judged by members of top firms on safety\, layout\, compliance\, appearance\, and quality of workmanship.
The first place winner in each trade at the chapter level will go on to compete in the National Craft Championships during the ABC National Convention in Salt Lake City\, Utah\, in March 2026.
Competition Details
Thursday\, December 4
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm \; \; \; Written Assessment
4:00 pm \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Competitor tool setup \;
Friday\, December 5
7:30 am - 7: 45 am \; \; \;Competitor Arrival
7:45 am - 8:30 am \; \; \; Welcome\, Breakfast\, Competition Overview
8:30 am - 12:30 pm \; \; \;Practical Assessment (guests/spectators welcome)
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm \; \; \; Lunch &\; Awards (employers and guests welcome - please register)
Eligibility Requirements
Electrical
Metal Framing &\; Drywall
Plumbing
Sprinkler Fitting
LOCATION:801 Century Ave SW Grand Rapids MI 49503
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DTSTAMP:20260405T091330Z
URL:https://abcwesternmichiganchapter.growthzoneapp.com/calendar/Details/2025-local-craft-competition-1525765?sourceTypeId=Hub
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