The NIETC celebrates its 89th year with another outstanding group of graduating apprentices. A total of 139 men and women from throughout the jurisdiction attended the annual graduation event at the Airport Sheraton Hotel for their final act of apprenticeship: Graduation.
As the group gathered, LU 48 Business Manager Gary Young provided a reflection on the importance and value of the apprenticeship and each of their individual accomplishments. NECA Chapter Manager Tim Gauthier also addressed the group, revisiting the job at hand, the apprenticeship experience, and reporting to work each day without asking “Why?” He reminded them all that working to serve the customer while taking pride in their work is truly inspiring.
Mr. Curtis Robinhold, Port of Portland Executive Director, gave the keynote address, offering graduates and guests a glimpse of what the Port has to offer. He noted how each of them, likely had an impact in developing the Port to where it is today. He also noted that the IBEW makes up the largest bargaining unit at the Port. IBEW’s people, skills and abilities are what make the Port a success in its very technical and unique operations: from runway lighting to conveyors and baggage handling.
Kelly Kupcak, Oregon Tradeswomen Executive Director thanked all the graduates for being progressive and helping women make a difference in the trades.
Graduate awards were presented for top honors in the Inside, Limited Energy and Residential programs. Esteban Corona led the Residential group, while Jude Hlifka led the L.E group and Keirant Bryerton took top honors for the Inside program. Ken Brown was also recognized for his accomplishment, taking 3rd place in the 2017 Western States Electrical Contest. Following graduate awards, the graduates made the final trek across the stage to receive their diplomas and various gifts from the JATC, Platt Electric Supply, Danner Footwear and Milwaukee Tool.
2018 Western States Electrical Contest
The Western States Electrical Contest was hosted in Portland this year for the first time since 2006. The contest included 7 components of an electrician’s skill, including the following written tests
The hands-on events included:
There were 20 participants in the 2018 contest, coming from Nevada, California, Utah, Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Contestants are selected by each participating JATC from their annual graduating class and gather to represent their respective local unions and NECA chapters.
Portland was proud to offer up Ethan Rinier as the representative for the host JATC and was not disappointed. Ethan demonstrated his skills throughout the day, keeping calm and feeling good about the various events. His experience as an outstanding apprentice paid off as he applied his rigorous study habits and knowledge taking first place in the Written Exam event. He continued to impress throughout the day, also taking first place in the Residential Wiring event as well as the ½” Conduit challenge. Ethan had a varied experience as an apprentice, working for the coastal shop of Cannon Beach Electric as well as a stint at Intel with OEG and Rosendin, and wrapping up his apprenticeship working for Stoner Electric in service, where he continues today.
The awards banquet featured a few remarks from LU 48 Business manager Gary Young and Christensen Vice President of Operations, Sonja Rheaume, followed by keynote Speaker Todd Stafford, Executive Director of the Electrical Training ALLIANCE. Awards were presented as each contestant was given a Milwaukee 18V drill/driver kit, gift cards, meters and contest swag from contest sponsors Platt Electric, Milwaukee Tool and, of course, the NIETC.
As final awards were given, Lee Bowman, Trade Specialist, and Edgar Aponte, President of Platt Electric, addressed the group to recognize the excellent performance of each and every contestant.
All combined, Portland contestant Ethan applied his vast experience to wrap up the ceremonies with a First Place overall finish in addition to his three individual event wins. First, Second and Third place, as well as individual event winners, received prize money for their accomplishments. The First place winning JATC, Portland OR, also gets the honor to display the Carl Sorensen traveling trophy for the next year after adding Ethan’s name to the plaque. The contest history dates back to 1963.
Next year’s contest will be hosted by the SW Washington Electrical JATC on Sept. 7, 2019 in Tacoma, WA.
2018 Graduation
The NIETC celebrates its 89th year with another outstanding group of graduating apprentices. A total of 139 men and women from throughout the jurisdiction attended the annual graduation event at the Airport Sheraton Hotel for their final act of apprenticeship: Graduation.
As the group gathered, LU 48 Business Manager Gary Young provided a reflection on the importance and value of the apprenticeship and each of their individual accomplishments. NECA Chapter Manager Tim Gauthier also addressed the group, revisiting the job at hand, the apprenticeship experience, and reporting to work each day without asking “Why?” He reminded them all that working to serve the customer while taking pride in their work is truly inspiring.
Mr. Curtis Robinhold, Port of Portland Executive Director, gave the keynote address, offering graduates and guests a glimpse of what the Port has to offer. He noted how each of them, likely had an impact in developing the Port to where it is today. He also noted that the IBEW makes up the largest bargaining unit at the Port. IBEW’s people, skills and abilities are what make the Port a success in its very technical and unique operations: from runway lighting to conveyors and baggage handling.
Kelly Kupcak, Oregon Tradeswomen Executive Director thanked all the graduates for being progressive and helping women make a difference in the trades.
Graduate awards were presented for top honors in the Inside, Limited Energy and Residential programs. Esteban Corona led the Residential group, while Jude Hlifka led the L.E group and Keirant Bryerton took top honors for the Inside program. Ken Brown was also recognized for his accomplishment, taking 3rd place in the 2017 Western States Electrical Contest. Following graduate awards, the graduates made the final trek across the stage to receive their diplomas and various gifts from the JATC, Platt Electric Supply, Danner Footwear and Milwaukee Tool.
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