34th Annual National Craft Championships Highlights

The 34th annual competition showcased the skills and expertise of nearly 200 of the nation’s top-performing craft professionals, including carpenters, electricians, pipefitters, plumbers, welders and more, all vying for top honors in 16 competitions with skills on display in 12 crafts. NCC also featured a team competition with journey-level craft professionals from different crafts working to complete a joint project. The competition included a two-hour online exam and a six-hour practical performance test.
Established in 1987, the National Craft Championships celebrate and recognize upskilling in construction, draw some of the country’s most talented craft professionals and highlight the important role that craft skills training plays in the construction industry.
ABC offers more than 800 education programs across 68 chapters to help train the next generation of construction workers. Its flexible, earn-while-you-learn craft and safety training leads to industry-recognized, national credentials for today’s most sought-after construction crafts. ABC is committed to showing the promising career path the industry provides, from apprenticeship to journey-level worker to business owner.
Milwaukee Tool, an industry-leading manufacturer of heavy-duty power tools, accessories and hand tools, has been the official tool sponsor of NCC since 2019. The company provides tools and prizes for NCC competitors. The competition is supported by volunteers, generous sponsors and in-kind contributors who plan and execute this event annually. For more information, visit abc.org/ncc.