Northeast Wisconsin Technical College’s Marinette Campus is proud to announce its annual Master of Their Craft competition, beginning the end of March. This event celebrates the talents and skills of students pursuing careers in trades and engineering, providing a platform for them to showcase their technical skills amongst their peers, industry professionals, and surrounding communities.
“The Masters of Their Craft is more than a competition—it’s a celebration of our students’ skills and a testament to the power of hands-on learning,” said Cindy Bailey, Dean of NWTC’s Marinette Campus. “It’s inspiring to witness the passion and dedication of everyone involved as we connect education with real-world industry experiences and highlight the vital role skilled trades play in our communities.”
The public is welcome to view all projects on display from April 8 through 29 in the Campus Events Center, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
“This competition is an exciting opportunity for our students to demonstrate the technical skills they’ve developed while fostering camaraderie across our programs,” said Rebecca Denowski, Student Involvement coordinator, at NWTC Marinette. “It’s inspiring to see their passion firsthand as they apply what they’ve learned in a real-world setting and engage with industry professionals who support their future careers.”
The schedule for the Master of Their Craft entails:
Electro-Mechanical & Automation Engineering Technology LIVE Light-it-Up Wiring Competition on April 3: Led by NWTC instructor, Jesse LaBrosse, students will compete in a fast-paced Automation Wiring Challenge, racing to wire a schematic with components like motor starters, prox switches, and relays. The public is welcome to come and view the competition on April 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at NWTC’s Marinette campus.
CNC Machine Tool Skills Competition on April 7-11: Under the guidance of instructor Pete Anderson, students in NWTC’s Machine Tool Program will demonstrate their skills through a selected project that highlights their learning—from CNC programming to blueprint reading. A panel of industry leaders will evaluate their work on April 8.
Welding Art Competition on April 14-18: Under the guidance of NWTC instructor Tom Topper, NWTC welding students will demonstrate their skills in a competition featuring self-designed projects. This event highlights their creativity and skill levels as they transform ideas into blueprints and bring them to life through welding. A panel of industry partners will judge the projects on April 15.
Winners of each competition will be announced on NWTC Marinette Campus’ social channels on April 29, following the award ceremony.
Stay connected and follow @NWTCMarinette on Facebook and Instagram for event updates throughout April. For more information about these events and NWTC Marinette's trades and engineering technology programs, visit nwtc.edu/marinette or call 715-735-9361.
