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SkillComp

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ABC of WI SkillComp

For the past 33 years, the ABC of Wisconsin Apprenticeship & Training Trust has showcased the skills of top apprentices in Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, and Plumbing with the ABC of Wisconsin Skill Competition. These apprentices will be participating in a two-hour written exam and a four-hour hands-on practical exam. Winners of this competition will go on to represent Wisconsin at the National Craft Championships in February 2025.

SkillComp in West Bend

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When

Tuesday, December 10th 2024

Where

Washington County Fair Park 3000 Pleasant Valley Rd. West Bend, WI 53095

Cost:

To help offset the cost of the competition, each employer is asked to pay a $125 competitor registration fee (which includes competitor meals).

Eligibility:
  • Carpentry: 3rd & 4th Year
  • Electrical: 3rd, 4th, & 5th Year
  • HVAC: 3rd, 4th, & 5th Year
  • Plumbing: 3rd, 4th, & 5th Year
  • An apprentice can compete at the ABC of Wisconsin Skill Competition twice, unless they’ve previously taken first place.
Additional Details

Prizes & Scoring

The top 3 in each trade will be announced at the awards presentation, with the winners receiving an award and valuable prizes from our sponsors.

Instruction Credit

Eight hours of Unpaid Related Instruction credit is given for ABC of Wisconsin’s Skill Competition (no credit is given for the ABC National Craft Championship).

Guests

The competition is open for viewing, and we encourage you to invite your family, friends and co-workers. As the competition nears, more information will be provided for guests to register. Lunch will be available for purchase.

Maximum Enrollments

Competitor Schedule

6:45am-7:15am – Registration
7:15am-8:00am – Welcome & Safety Orientation; Practical Briefing & Milwaukee Tool Orientation
8:00am-12:00pm – Practical Competition
12:00pm-12:45pm – Lunch
12:45pm-2:45pm – Written Exam
2:45pm- approx. 3:30pm – Judging & Event Clean-Up
Approx. 3:30pm-5:30pm – Social & Awards Presentation (Awards will be presented during the social once clean-up is complete)

Guest Schedule

8:00am-12:00pm – Practical Competition
12:00pm-12:45pm – Lunch
Approx. 3:30pm-5:30pm – Social & Awards Presentation (Awards will be presented during the social once clean-up is complete)

Our 2024 Program Sponsors

Gold Level

Silver Level

Bronze Level

Interested in Becoming a Sponsor?

We appreciate your support! Your sponsorship helps cover event costs and promotes careers in the construction industry. Contributions to the ABC Apprenticeship and Training Trust, a 501(c)(3) organization, may be tax-deductible.

Platinum Level - $1000

During Competition

  • An exhibit area during the practical competition
  • Company banners on display in competition area
  • Company logo on ABC signage
  • Recognition in skill competition printed program

During Social & Awards Ceremony

  • Recognition on the vent table tents
  • Verbal recognition
  • PowerPoint slide with your logo

Online Promotion

  • Recognition on the ABC of Wisconsin website

Gold Level – $750

During Competition

  • Company banners on display in competition area
  • Company logo on ABC signage
  • Recognition in skill competition printed program

During Social & Awards Ceremony

  • Recognition on the event table tents
  • Verbal recognition
  • PowerPoint slide with your logo

Online Promotion

  • Recognition on the ABC of Wisconsin Website

Silver Level – $500

During Competition

  • Recognition in skill competition printed program

During Social & Awards Ceremony

  • Recognition on the event table tents

Online Promotion

  • Recognition on the ABC of Wisconsin Website

Bronze Level – $325

During Competition

  • Recognition in skill competition printed program

Online Promotion

  • Recognition on the ABC of Wisconsin website

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