The 2025 Wisconsin Apprentice Contest brought out the best of the best this week, and we could not be more proud of the incredible talent that was put on display! 2025 WI Apprentice Contest Winners: -HVAC Service: Bo Buhr – Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 400 -Plumber: Luke Berndt – Plumbers Union Local 75 -Sprinkler Fitter: Wyatt Rademaker – Local Union 669 -Steamfitter: Keaton Erickson – UA Local 434 Plumbers and Steamfitters -Welder: Jake Mariani – UA Local 601 - Steamfitters Special shoutout to Bo Buhr, one of our HVAC Service apprentices, who earned his spot and will represent Local 400 at the UA District 4 Competition in Des Moines, Iowa this June! Your dedication, skill, and passion for the trade truly set you apart and we know you will make us proud! The future of the industry is in great hands with apprentices like you all leading the way. Keep building, keep pushing, and keep making a difference! #WisconsinPipeTrades #UAApprenticeContest #SkilledTrades #training #career #success (fb)

Today at the UA 400 Training Center, we kicked off the 2025 Wisconsin Pipe Trades Apprentice Contest! Apprentices from across Wisconsin’s UA Locals - Plumbers Union Local 75, Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 400, Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 118, Sprinkler Fitters Local 183, UA Local 434 Plumbers and Steamfitters, UA Local 601 - Steamfitters, and Local Union 669 are putting their skills to the test! From Plumbing, Steamfitting, HVAC Service, Welding, and Sprinkler Fitting, these hardworking apprentices are tackling both written exams and hands-on projects to prove their expertise. The top competitors will advance to represent Wisconsin at the UA District 4 Competition. A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors - Viega LLC, Milwaukee Tool, DEWALT, Test Gauge, Inc., Ferguson, Miller Welders, Lincoln Electric, and Building Point Midwest & Golf Coast - for helping make this event possible. Your support helps showcase the next generation of skilled tradespeople. Stay tuned for updates and best of luck to all the apprentices! #WisconsinPipeTrades #UAApprenticeContest #SkilledTrades #training #career #success (fb)