CALLING ALL APPRENTICES

THE IDEAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IS BACK
WITH OVER $100,000 IN CASH & PRIZES UP FOR GRABS.

Ideal National Championship Qualifier event in Minnesota

WHERE ELECTRICIANS BECOME LEGENDS

 

The IDEAL National Championship, established in 2016, is designed to celebrate and honor the Electrical trade. The competition highlights the professional trades as a rewarding, mentally-stimulating and in-demand career path that provides necessary skills to keep local communities thriving – which was crucial during the pandemic, and continues to be a top priority as we transition forward to support infrastructure improvements.


The IDEAL National Championship is a part of the Elite Trades Championship Series, expanding support for the skilled trades and career path opportunities to other areas, including Automotive and HVAC technicians. 


more ways to win than ever before

Want a piece of the action? Compete at your school. Four U.S. Regions (East, Central, South, and West) will host ten events each. The winner of each event advances to the Regional Semi Final where they will compete against the winners of the other nine events for a chance to advance to the IDEAL National Championship Final held in West Palm Beach, Sep 11 - 13. Rewarding electrical apprentices - It's What We Do.

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ATTEND AN EVENT AT YOUR SCHOOL. REGISTER FOR THE EVENT ON IDEALIND.COM.

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WINNERS FROM EACH EVENT ADVANCE TO THE SEMI FINAL.

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TOP SCORE FROM EACH QUARTER FINAL ADVANCE TO THE IDEAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL.

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WINNERS AT EVERY SCHOOL

FIRST PLACE: $1,000
SECOND PLACE: $750
THIRD PLACE: $250 & Tool Kit*

*First year students only

AMP-BASSADOR PRIZES

COMPETE IN OUR SOCIAL CHALLENGE TO BECOME ONE OF 4 MONTHLY AMP-BASSADORS THAT WIN A $250 PRIZE PACK.
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want to take a different path?

COMPETE ONLINE WITH A NEW DIGITAL CHALLENGE.

2023 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS

 

FIRST PLACE

Jose Renteria

 

SECOND PLACE

Dino Gualandri

 

THIRD PLACE

Devin Slifer

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Get to know the stories of some electricians and apprentices from around the country, including previous IDEAL National Championship Competitors, as they work on some incredible projects that power our world. 

Luis Sanchez | Competitor at Heart

Luis Sanchez was raised with a competitive spirit. Growing up as a soccer player taught him how to be a team player and work hard to complete a personal challenge. He came into the electrical trade because he loved doing hands-on work. His efforts as a hard worker and quick learner have paid off. The four-year electrical apprentice competed and placed 3rd in the 2022 IDEAL National Championship. See how Luis gets his competitive edge.

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Josh Tower | The Next Generation
For Electrician Josh Tower, being a sparky is part of a family legacy. The work ethic Josh's dad taught him sticks with him each time he shows up to a work site. From placing top three in the 2022 IDEAL National Championship to the job site, Tower takes pride in his work everyday. Hear Josh's story in this Wire to Wire episode.


wire stripper in gloved hand

NEW FORGED HEAVY-DUTY WIRE STRIPPERS

Precision stripping holes with a heavy duty plier nose
Clamp meter with tightsight display
You test, we'll measure.

BILT APP

3D interactive instructions for bending conduit