APPRENTICE REGIONAL CONTEST

November 12, 2025

Local #83 Albany at the Apprentice Regional Contest!
Left to right: Gary Sprague, Instructor; Stephen Savoca, Coordinator; Nathan Julian, Apprentice; Ethan Anatriello, Apprentice; Dylan Dillberg, Apprentice; Jeremy Francis, Instructor.

The Sheet Metal Workers’ Regional Apprentice Contest was an incredibly exciting event, with apprentices from all locals competing in skills competitions, showcasing their abilities in areas like HVAC, architectural, industrial, and service sheet metal work. 

This year’s event brought together a wide range of apprentices to compete for top honors and recognition. These talented competitors showed their dedication and skill, as well as their mastery of our trade. They truly represent the future of the sheet metal trade.

Congratulations to our Qualifying Round Apprentice Contest winners!

  • Connor Tiernan – 2nd Year Apprentice
  • Jared Lesiczka – 3rd Year HVAC
  • Andrew Harrison – 3rd Year Welding
  • Joseph Hulverson – 4th Year Architectural
  • Renee Williamson – 4th Year TABB

And a special thank you to the instructors for educating our apprentices and empowering them to get to this level.