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Pre-Apprentice Adirondack Chair Challenge Competition

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Rolling / Open

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Overview

Pre-Apprentice Adirondack Chair Challenge

Overview: Annual competition where high school students in pre-apprenticeship programs design and build Adirondack chairs to showcase their craftsmanship and skills.

Geographic Scope: Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania region (21 area school districts)

Focus Areas:

  • Hands-on construction project completion

  • Student craftsmanship and design skills

  • Confidence building through professional validation

    • Eligibility:

  • High school students enrolled in pre-apprenticeship programs

  • Participating schools across the region

    • Award Details:

  • Top three individual winners recognized during annual scholarship ceremony

  • School/team winners also acknowledged (top honors, second place, third place)

  • Student-built chairs are auctioned to the public

  • Proceeds from auction return to each school's pre-apprenticeship program

  • Recognition reinforces that students are on the right career track

    • Background:

  • Second annual competition held in 2025

  • Part of broader workforce development efforts

  • Judges include The Builders Association members

  • More than 800 students participate in pre-apprenticeship programs across 21 schools

    • Contact: Gary Hartman, Association Services Director

    Phone: (330) 539-6050

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    Fields of Work

    educationworkforce-developmentk-12-schools

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