Region 1 Apprenticeship Contest 2023

We are happy to announce that the 2023 SMART Region 1 Apprenticeship Contest will be held

April 20th – 23rd, 2023 at

SMART Local 71’s Training Facility in Buffalo, NY.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Fee

To fund the contest’s material, supplies and other miscellaneous expenses, we are asking that each JATC and Employer Groups (SMACNA) submit a payment of $800.00 as outlined below, no later than 3/15/2023.  If the Local Unions are also able to make the requested donation, we should be able to pay for the contestants’ dinner and provide a hospitality room. 

Check Payable to:  Region 1 Sheet Metal Contest Committee

SMW Craft Training Fund Local 38 JATC
ATTN:  Mike Keon
PO Box 119
38 Starr Ridge Road
Brewster, NY 10509

Contest Registration

When you have finalized your contestants, please complete the applications below as needed and submit them to Local 38 using the address above or via email to mkeon@smart38.org.  

Regional Apprentice Contest Application Architectural.pdf

Regional Apprentice Contest Application Vent Verification TAB.pdf

Regional Apprentice Contest Application HVAC.pdf

Regional Apprentice Contest Application Industrial Welding.pdf

Regional Apprentice Contest Application 2nd Year.pdf
 
Please note, the contest registration deadline is March 31, 2023.

Hotel

Contestants and guests will stay at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo Hotel.  The daily room rate is $144.00 and the daily parking rate is $20.00 for self-parking or $29.00 for valet parking.  

Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
Two Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14202

To book a room, please call 800-233-1234 or visit https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/BUFFA/G-META.
Booking deadline is March 13th, 2023.

Banquet

Saturday, April 22nd, 2023
5:30 pm

Hyatt Regency Buffalo / Hotel and Conference Center
Two Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14202

The banquet ticket cost is $110.00 per guest.  Contestants will receive complimentary tickets provided by Region 1 Apprenticeship Committee. The daily parking rate is $20.00 for self-parking or $29.00 for valet parking.

Please RSVP on our website www.smartlocal71.com/smart-region-1-contest-banquet-rsvp no later than March 31st, 2023 and indicate if there are any dietary restrictions. 

Check Payable to:  Region 1 Sheet Metal Contest Committee

SMW Craft Training Fund Local 38 JATC
ATTN:  Mike Keon
PO Box 119
38 Starr Ridge Road
Brewster, NY 10509

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SMART Local 71 Training Facility

24 Liberty Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14215