IDEAL® National Championship for Electrical Apprentices Honors the Best Emerging Talent and Aims to Attract Others into the Trades
SYCAMORE, Ill., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Serving the electrical industry for over 100 years and known as The Electrician's Champion™, IDEAL Electrical™ is showcasing the rewarding opportunities available for future electricians through an annual competition that celebrates top apprentice talent and the skills they're bringing into the electrical trades. The eighth annual IDEAL National Championship takes place on Friday, Oct. 27 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Fla. A diverse pool of 10 apprentices earned a trip to the IDEAL National Championship during regional events across the United States and will compete for their share of $80,000 in cash and prizes.
- As we face the biggest need for electricians in our lifetime, we need to showcase the rewarding opportunities available.
- "We are facing the largest need for electricians in our lifetime to meet demands for electrification but are navigating a critical talent shortage.
- The theme for the 2023 IDEAL National Championship is "Wiring Better Futures" in honor of the emerging apprentice talent and the impact they will have on the electrical industry.
- Apprentices at the Finals event earned their way by completing a rough-in electrical wiring challenge at one of four 2023 regional tradeshows.