Thursday, March 9, 2023

Nearly 200 of Nation’s Best Construction Professionals Will Converge in Kissimmee , FL March 16 for Intense Skilled Trades Competition


ORLANDO, FL  —Nearly 200 of the nation’s best carpenters, electricians, pipefitters, plumbers, welders and other construction craft professionals are set to compete at the premier skilled trades contest in Kissimmee, Florida, on March 16 at Associated Builders and Contractors’ 34th annual National Craft Championships.  

 

ABC’s NCC recognizes the craft professionals who represent the future of the construction industry and highlights the career opportunities that construction can provide, whether it is a graduating high school student seeking an alternative to college, a veteran exploring their next chapter after completing military service or an individual rejoining the workforce or seeking a career change.

 

 Erika Walter

 

WHAT:  2023 National Craft Championships, a construction trades competition that takes place during ABC Convention 2023

WHO:   Nearly 200 of the best construction craft professionals from across the nation

WHEN:    Thursday, March 16, 12-3 p.m. ET  

WHERE:    Gaylord Palms Convention Center, 6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, Florida, 34746

WHY:   ABC offers more than 800 education programs across 68 chapters to help train the next generation of construction workers. Its flexible, affordable craft and safety training leads to industry recognized, national credentials for today’s most sought-after construction positions. ABC is committed to showing the promising career path the industry provides, from apprenticeship to journey-level worker to business owner. 

View video highlights and images from the 2022 NCC.



REGISTRATION:    Members of the press must register by emailing Erika Walter, ABC’s director of media relations, by Wednesday, March 15. Media is invited to attend the event from 12-3 p.m. ABC Convention 2023 is by invitation only.


Associated Builders and Contractors is a national construction industry trade association established in 1950 that represents more than 22,000 members. 


Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 68 chapters help members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work. 


Please visit us at abccf.org.    

 

 CONTACT:

 

Alssa Mathews

Marketing and Communications Manager

 

Office: (407) 628-2070 

Direct: (407) 398-1268

 

Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.

651 Danville Dr. Ste. 200

Orlando, FL 32825-6393

 

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