2017 Plumbing & HVAC Apprentice Contests
2017 Plumbing & HVAC Apprentice Contests Help us showcase students’ cutting-edge skill sets.
Contests Feature ... Plumbing Contestants:
HVAC Contestants:
• Install a basic three-piece bathroom—toilet, sink, and shower
• Demonstrate proper oxyacetylene brazing techniques
• Install water and drain, waste and vent lines
• Perform a pressure test and leak test, and pull a vacuum on a system
• Determine rough-in locations
• Demonstrate proper recovery procedures
• Establish grade lines for installing plumbing
• Take a full set of readings on a functioning package unit and measure airflow, static pressure, and capacity from the package unit
• Install vents and cleanouts • Rough-in waste and vent lines • Rough-in water supply lines
• Perform a hands-on diagnostic and repair on a package unit
• Secure horizontal and vertical lines of pipe to wood and metal surfaces
• Take a written test evaluating HVAC knowledge
“[The contests are] a collective effort of industry professionals who truly care about the future and sustainability of our industry and developing its future leaders.” – Michael Kirby, Milwaukee Tool
CONNECT 2017 • OCTOBER 4–5 Wisconsin Center | Milwaukee, WI
Contact: Merry Beth Hall • PHCC Educational Foundation [email protected] | 703-237-8100, ext. 863
Invest in the Best! Showcase the Next Generation of Plumbing and HVAC Technicians
Headline Sponsor | ($6,000) Maximum 10 per Contest Supports the contest’s direct costs and the cost of one contestant. Sponsorship includes benefits of the Contestant Sponsor PLUS:
Contestant Sponsor | ($3,000)
Materials/Prize Sponsor
Supports the cost of one contestant. Sponsorship includes benefits of the Materials/Prize Sponsor PLUS:
Materials sponsors provide equipment and supplies to be used in the contest. Prize sponsors provide prizes of tools and other goods/incentives for the top 3 finishers in each contest. Sponsorship includes:
• Logo placement on Apprentice Contest page of PHCC website.
• Logo placement on front page of contest promotional brochure.
• Promotion in all event promotions and communications.
• Onsite hanging signage above the contest area.
• Onsite signage on the bench of the sponsored contestant. • Contestant wears your logoed shirt (you provide) for the contest.
• Promotion in event communication following the event (press releases, etc.). • Onsite signage. • Opportunity to provide logoed items (hand tools, t-shirts, hats, etc.) to all contestants in their goody bags.
“I came back with tons of confidence … that’s helped me a lot with my job.” – Leroy Friend, 2014 HVAC Apprentice Contest Winner
ACT NOW! Sponsorship benefits will be based on options available at time of reservation.
S P O NS O R SHI P C OMMI T ME NT FO RM My company is interested in supporting the 2017 Apprentice Contest(s) at the following level: Plumbing Contest
HVAC Contest
Headline Sponsor ($6,000)
Contestant Sponsor ($3,000)
Materials/Prize Sponsor
Please contact me to discuss exhibiting at CONNECT 2017 Name: Title: Company: Mailing Address:
Email:
CONNECT 2017 • OCTOBER 4–5 Wisconsin Center | Milwaukee, WI
Phone:
Contact: Merry Beth Hall • PHCC Educational Foundation [email protected] | 703-237-8100, ext. 863
Contests Feature ... Plumbing Contestants:
HVAC Contestants:
• Install a basic three-piece bathroom—toilet, sink, and shower
• Demonstrate proper oxyacetylene brazing techniques
• Install water and drain, waste and vent lines
• Perform a pressure test and leak test, and pull a vacuum on a system
• Determine rough-in locations
• Demonstrate proper recovery procedures
• Establish grade lines for installing plumbing
• Take a full set of readings on a functioning package unit and measure airflow, static pressure, and capacity from the package unit
• Install vents and cleanouts • Rough-in waste and vent lines • Rough-in water supply lines
• Perform a hands-on diagnostic and repair on a package unit
• Secure horizontal and vertical lines of pipe to wood and metal surfaces
• Take a written test evaluating HVAC knowledge
“[The contests are] a collective effort of industry professionals who truly care about the future and sustainability of our industry and developing its future leaders.” – Michael Kirby, Milwaukee Tool
CONNECT 2017 • OCTOBER 4–5 Wisconsin Center | Milwaukee, WI
Contact: Merry Beth Hall • PHCC Educational Foundation [email protected] | 703-237-8100, ext. 863
Invest in the Best! Showcase the Next Generation of Plumbing and HVAC Technicians
Headline Sponsor | ($6,000) Maximum 10 per Contest Supports the contest’s direct costs and the cost of one contestant. Sponsorship includes benefits of the Contestant Sponsor PLUS:
Contestant Sponsor | ($3,000)
Materials/Prize Sponsor
Supports the cost of one contestant. Sponsorship includes benefits of the Materials/Prize Sponsor PLUS:
Materials sponsors provide equipment and supplies to be used in the contest. Prize sponsors provide prizes of tools and other goods/incentives for the top 3 finishers in each contest. Sponsorship includes:
• Logo placement on Apprentice Contest page of PHCC website.
• Logo placement on front page of contest promotional brochure.
• Promotion in all event promotions and communications.
• Onsite hanging signage above the contest area.
• Onsite signage on the bench of the sponsored contestant. • Contestant wears your logoed shirt (you provide) for the contest.
• Promotion in event communication following the event (press releases, etc.). • Onsite signage. • Opportunity to provide logoed items (hand tools, t-shirts, hats, etc.) to all contestants in their goody bags.
“I came back with tons of confidence … that’s helped me a lot with my job.” – Leroy Friend, 2014 HVAC Apprentice Contest Winner
ACT NOW! Sponsorship benefits will be based on options available at time of reservation.
S P O NS O R SHI P C OMMI T ME NT FO RM My company is interested in supporting the 2017 Apprentice Contest(s) at the following level: Plumbing Contest
HVAC Contest
Headline Sponsor ($6,000)
Contestant Sponsor ($3,000)
Materials/Prize Sponsor
Please contact me to discuss exhibiting at CONNECT 2017 Name: Title: Company: Mailing Address:
Email:
CONNECT 2017 • OCTOBER 4–5 Wisconsin Center | Milwaukee, WI
Phone:
Contact: Merry Beth Hall • PHCC Educational Foundation [email protected] | 703-237-8100, ext. 863
