Heat Up Your Future Event
2026 Date TBA
Why Compete?
- Win Equipment: One lucky school will be randomly chosen to take home a Miller Multimatic 255 Welding Machine, a $6,160 value
- Boost Your Program: Showcase your students’ skills and promote your school’s Tech Ed curriculum
- Community & Career Impact: Build connections with members of UA 400 and the Mechanical Contractors Association
“Last year’s Heat Up Your Future Event was extremely exciting. Not only did we see an increased interest in the event from the area high schools, but I am impressed by the diversity of the attendees, not only the students but the parents as well. We are seeing young men and women from all walks of life showing an interest in what the MCA of North Central Wisconsin and Local 400 have to offer. ”
Jeff Gaecke, executive vice president of the Mechanical Contractors Association.
Why Spectate?
- Inspire Students: Review a real-world project to explore a career in the pipe trades
- Meet with Contractors: Introduce your students to local contractors who hire youth apprentices
- Hear from Experts: Enjoy informative talks from leadership and professionals in the field
- Tour the Training Center: Go behind-the-scenes and envision learning at our state-of-the-art training center
Competing teams will be provided a sub dinner during judging.
Thank You, Sponsors!
Miller Electric generously donated a Multimatic 255 Welding Machine, which will be given to one lucky participating school at random. Milwaukee Tools sponsored the prize packages for the top three scoring schools.
High School students from the following counties qualify to participate: Adams, Brown, Calumet, Dodge, Door, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Sheboygan, Waupaca, Waushara, and Winnebago.
