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The 2008 ABC of Wisconsin Skill Competition is a showcase of the best!

ABC of WI held its annual Skill Competition at the Park Plaza Hotel and Convention Center in Oshkosh on January 18, 2008 to showcase the talent in the ABC of WI Apprenticeship Program.

Classroom instructors and employers nominated the top ABC of WI apprentices from five construction crafts to compete in the competition.  Thirty five apprentices competed in carpentry, electrical, HVAC (heating, ventilating and air conditioning), plumbing, and sheet metal.  Apprentices displayed their knowledge and skills through a two hour written examination and a four hour practical, hands on project. 

“The competition not only gives apprentices an arena to demonstrate their mechanical skills, but it also provides an excellent learning environment to enhance skills such as working under tight deadlines or scrutiny,” Skill Competition Committee Chair, Bill Rozga , from Rozga Plumbing & Heating Corp. said.  “It is exciting to see the apprentices gain confidence and for the winners to advance to represent Wisconsin at the ABC National Craft Championship.”

Winners were determined through scores on their written exam, practical competition and observance of industry and safety practices.  The first place winner in each of the five trades will compete in the ABC National Craft Championship in San Juan , Puerto Rico , March 5th through 9th

ABC of Wisconsin Construction Skill Competition takes a full year of planning by the Skill Competition Taskforce.  It is made possible by ABC members and industry supporters. Technical support, equipment, and material for the practical skill competition were donated by ABC members. ABC members and industry supporters also provided sponsorships, safety equipment, tools, and volunteers to judge the competition.  This event is truly a collaborative effort that showcases the best of the best.

2008 Skill Competition Sponsors

Platinum
Gardner Bender, Inc.
Kraemer Brothers, LLC
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
Sperry
Stock Building Supply - Comm. & Multi-Family Div.
Town & Country Electric

Gold
Engler Electric
Klein Tools, Inc.
Robert's Plumbing Inc.

Silver
Climatic Control Company, Inc.
Joe Daniels Construction Co.
Ferguson Enterprises Inc.
First Supply 
Graybar
Horsch & Miller, Inc.
Dan Kerkman
Dave Jones Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Riberich, Inc.
Rozga Plumbing & Heating Corp.
SKIL-TECH, Inc.
Stevens Construction Corp.
Stodola-Maas Construction, Inc.

Bronze
Altmann Construction Co., Inc.
B & Z Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Badger Wholesale Electric
Derrick Companies
ECONOPRINT, Inc.
Friede & Associates, LLC
Idealair Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Poellinger Electric, Inc.
R&R Insurance Services, Inc.
Starr Electric, Inc.
Stiegler Electric & Communication Services

Copper
Ahern-Gross, Inc.
Badgerland Supply, Inc.
Environmental Systems Inc.
Extreme Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Radtke Contractors, Inc.
Verona Safety Supply Co.