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La ville qui a vu na\u00eetre le mouvement ouvrier am\u00e9ricain offrait un cadre id\u00e9al pour
Concours Ma\u00eetre-Apprenti 2025 (MAC) et Conf\u00e9rence des Comit\u00e9s conjoints de formation des apprentis (JATC).<\/p>\n
Le concours et la conf\u00e9rence, qui se d\u00e9roulent sur quatre jours, honorent et reconnaissent les apprentis, renforcent la camaraderie, mettent en valeur les comp\u00e9tences et d\u00e9montrent le pouvoir de la formation et de l'apprentissage.<\/p>\n
L'\u00e9v\u00e9nement de cette ann\u00e9e rev\u00eatait une importance particuli\u00e8re car il marquait non seulement le 20e anniversaire du MAC,
mais comptait trois concurrentes, soit le plus grand nombre de participantes f\u00e9minines en 20 ans d'histoire de la comp\u00e9tition.<\/p>\n
\u00c0 l'int\u00e9rieur du hall de comp\u00e9tition o\u00f9 les concurrents travaillaient sur des maquettes, 19 banni\u00e8res \u00e9taient fi\u00e8rement accroch\u00e9es \u2014 chacune rendant hommage \u00e0 une ann\u00e9e pr\u00e9c\u00e9dente de la comp\u00e9tition et affichant les noms de la conf\u00e9rence et du syndicat local de chaque gagnant \u2014 cr\u00e9ant un puissant hommage visuel \u00e0 deux d\u00e9cennies d'excellence et de savoir-faire.<\/p>\n
Lors de la c\u00e9r\u00e9monie d'ouverture, les orateurs ont soulign\u00e9 l'importance du soutien et de la formation des apprentis. Ils leur ont rappel\u00e9 comment les racines du travail, sem\u00e9es par la sueur et la solidarit\u00e9, les nourrissent d\u00e9sormais, pr\u00e9parant ainsi le terrain pour la prochaine g\u00e9n\u00e9ration d'isolateurs.<\/p>\n
S'adressant aux apprentis, Brian Cavey, vice-pr\u00e9sident international de l'Association internationale des calorifugeurs et des travailleurs connexes pour les \u00c9tats du Mid-Atlantic, les a f\u00e9licit\u00e9s.
d\u00e9vouement et comp\u00e9tence.<\/p>\n
\u00ab Vous avez \u00e9t\u00e9 mis \u00e0 l'\u00e9preuve en classe et sur le terrain \u00bb, a-t-il d\u00e9clar\u00e9. \u00ab Vous avez maintenant m\u00e9rit\u00e9 l'opportunit\u00e9 de d\u00e9montrer votre savoir-faire parmi les meilleurs. Quel que soit le r\u00e9sultat, vous portez la fiert\u00e9 de votre section locale, de votre famille et de vos mentors. \u00bb<\/p>\n
Le gouverneur de l'Illinois, JB Pritzker, 43e gouverneur de l'\u00c9tat et invit\u00e9 sp\u00e9cial \u00e0 la c\u00e9r\u00e9monie d'ouverture, a re\u00e7u un accueil chaleureux avant de prononcer un discours soulignant l'importance de l'apprentissage.<\/p>\n
\u00ab Vous repr\u00e9sentez l\u2019avenir de ce secteur vital, et je peux vous assurer qu\u2019il est entre de bonnes mains \u00bb, a-t-il d\u00e9clar\u00e9. \u00ab Vous jouez un r\u00f4le essentiel dans la construction de notre avenir. \u00bb<\/p>\n
Le gouverneur Pritzker a \u00e9galement rappel\u00e9 aux apprentis que, au sein d'un syndicat, leur m\u00e9tier ne se contente pas d'entretenir les b\u00e2timents, mais contribue aussi au bien-\u00eatre des familles.<\/p>\n
\u00ab On ne peut rien accomplir dans ce pays sans que les travailleurs ne r\u00e9ussissent \u00bb, a-t-il d\u00e9clar\u00e9. \u00ab Car au berceau du mouvement ouvrier am\u00e9ricain, l'avenir se construit non seulement avec les mains, mais aussi avec le c\u0153ur. \u00bb<\/p>\n
\u00ab Vous [les apprentis] repr\u00e9sentez l\u2019avenir de ce secteur vital, et je peux vous assurer qu\u2019il est entre de bonnes mains. Vous jouez un r\u00f4le essentiel dans notre avenir \u00bb, a ajout\u00e9 Pritzker.<\/p>\n
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Tout au long de la comp\u00e9tition, il \u00e9tait \u00e9vident que derri\u00e8re chaque apprenti se tenaient des familles, des compagnons et des mentors dont le d\u00e9vouement assurait l'avenir du m\u00e9tier. La comp\u00e9tition \u00e9tait autant une \u00e9preuve de comp\u00e9tences qu'une occasion de partager des connaissances, de tisser des liens et de renforcer les liens de solidarit\u00e9 au sein du syndicat.<\/p>\n
\u00ab\u00a0Aucune machine, aucun raccourci, aucune application ne peut remplacer le travail manuel, intellectuel et \u00e9motionnel que nous accomplissons\u00a0\u00bb, a d\u00e9clar\u00e9 Thomas McGrath, directeur commercial de la section locale 17 des isolateurs. \u00ab\u00a0Honorons la tradition, c\u00e9l\u00e9brons l\u2019excellence et continuons \u00e0 b\u00e2tir un syndicat non seulement fort, mais indestructible.\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n
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Apr\u00e8s plusieurs jours de comp\u00e9tition, le MAC s'est conclu par une soir\u00e9e officielle de discours et d'une
C\u00e9r\u00e9monie de remise des prix en pr\u00e9sence des familles et des sympathisants.<\/p>\n
John Stahl, administrateur du Fonds de formation des apprentis d'Isolation Industry International, a immortalis\u00e9 la fiert\u00e9 de ce moment.<\/p>\n
\u00ab \u00c0 chacun d'entre vous, apprentis participants, je suis immens\u00e9ment fier \u00bb, a-t-il d\u00e9clar\u00e9. \u00ab Vous \u00eates les vedettes. Vous \u00eates la cl\u00e9 de notre r\u00e9ussite. Cet \u00e9v\u00e9nement est une c\u00e9l\u00e9bration de vous, nos apprentis, et de l'histoire dont vous faites d\u00e9sormais partie. \u00bb<\/p>\n
Pour clore l'\u00e9v\u00e9nement, Alex Raglin, de la section locale 1 de Saint-Louis (Missouri), a \u00e9t\u00e9 d\u00e9sign\u00e9 vainqueur du concours Ma\u00eetre-Apprenti 2025.<\/p>\n
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The city that gave birth to the American labor movement provided a fitting backdrop for the2025 Master Apprentice Competition (MAC) and the Joint Apprentice Training Committees\u00a0 (JATC) Conference. The competition and conference, held over a four-day period, honors and recognizes apprentices, strengthens camaraderie, showcases skill and demonstrates the power of training and learning. This year\u2019s […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":5047,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\n
The 2025 annual Master Apprenticeship Competition (MAC) brought together the top 10 apprentices from the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers to Chicago to vie for the Thomas A. Haun Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once the friendly multiday competition concluded, Alex Raglin from Local 1 St. Louis, was crowned the 2025 MAC champion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hosted by the Insulation Industry International Apprentice and Training Fund (IIIATF), this year\u2019s MAC showcased not only the skill and dedication of union apprentices but also the future of our industry \u2013 and based on the talent level, the future will be bright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
H2: A landmark event in the heart of Chicago<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From July 15\u201318, the Hilton Chicago\u2019s grand ballrooms were transformed into a hub of craftsmanship and camaraderie, serving as the site of the MAC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the premier event for showcasing the union\u2019s apprenticeship training, the MAC is held in conjunction with the IIIATF\u2019s Joint Apprentice Conference (JAC), the industry\u2019s premier conference for mechanical insulator training coordinators and instructors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The competition began with a written test challenging the apprentices\u2019 knowledge and expertise. After the test, the competitors got their first look at the competition mockup, along with some instructions from the proctors and a brief speech by IIIATF Administrator John Stahl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over the course of the next several days, the competitors worked on their mockups as competition judges monitored their progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the competition is intense, the MAC is more than a contest; it is an opportunity for apprentices from the union\u2019s different conferences to learn from one another, build professional connections and take pride in the skills that set union Mechanical Insulators apart from the non-union sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
H2: The competitors<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 10 apprentices who competed in the 2025 MAC were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
H2: Celebrating the 2025 champion: Alex Raglin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Thursday night, in front of a large crowd for the gala dinner that concludes the week\u2019s events, the winner was announced and Raglin hoisted the Thomas A. Haun Cup into the air, kissing it just like a hockey player on the winning team kisses the Stanley Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Raglin became Local 1\u2019s first MAC champion and the fourth winner who represented the Midwest States Conference, joining past winners Jordan Haller (2024), Local 34 Minneapolis, Gus Rodriguez (2017), Local 27 Kansas City and Luke Plowman (2015), Local 34 Minneapolis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His victory was the second straight for the Midwest States Conference, which has now claimed four titles in the past 11 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Raglin\u2019s performance stood out for both technical precision and a deep understanding of the trade. His ability to apply industry best practices, coupled with his attention to safety and efficiency, earned him top marks from the judges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winning the MAC is a significant achievement, reflecting years of training, hard work and a commitment to the values of the Insulators Union. His victory is a proud moment for Local 1 and serves as an inspiration to apprentices across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
H2: The Importance of apprenticeship and training<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The MAC highlights the critical role of apprenticeship programs in the mechanical insulation industry. Through a combination of classroom instruction and on-the-job training, Insulators Union apprentices gain the skills needed to deliver quality work, improve building energy efficiency and maintain the highest safety standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Events such as the MAC help raise awareness of the mechanical insulation trade and demonstrate the career opportunities available through union membership. Each year, the MAC strengthens the bonds between Local union members and reinforces the union\u2019s reputation for excellence in mechanical insulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
H2: Looking Forward to 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the 2025 MAC in the history books, apprentices throughout North America will soon begin to prepare for the 22nd<\/sup> Master Apprenticeship Competition, which will take place in Phoenix at the Hilton Phoenix at the Peake Hotel.<\/p>\n","_et_gb_content_width":"","content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[357,111],"tags":[385,134,121,384,140,383,112,110],"class_list":["post-4766","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-iiiatf","category-master-apprentice-competition","tag-alex-raglin","tag-apprenticeship-and-training-fund","tag-iiiatf","tag-insulators-local-1","tag-john-stahl","tag-mac","tag-master-apprentice-competition","tag-registered-apprenticeship-programs"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n