Local Craft Championship 2026 – November 14, 2026
Save the Date! – Saturday November 14, 2026
Gould Construction Institute Local Craft Championship
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Gould Construction Institute | Billerica, Massachusetts
Join us as we celebrate the skill, dedication, and future of the construction trades at the Gould Construction Institute Local Craft Championship. Apprentices in Electrical, Pipefitting, and new this year, Sprinklerfitting will compete to showcase their craftsmanship while family, friends, instructors, employers, contractors, and industry partners come together to cheer them on.
This exciting event is more than a competition; it’s a celebration of the next generation of skilled trades professionals and the companies that help build our industry.
More Details Coming Soon
We’re putting the finishing touches on this year’s championship! Check back soon for the full event schedule, competition information, attendee details, and additional event activities.
Support the Championship
Help make this event a success by becoming a sponsor. Whether you’re interested in serving as our Presenting Sponsor, sponsoring event t-shirts or lunch, recognizing a champion, or supporting the event through a general sponsorship, your partnership helps celebrate excellence in the skilled trades and invest in tomorrow’s workforce.
Scroll down to explore sponsorship opportunities and learn how your organization can get involved.
Join the Construction Industry Vendor Fair
Showcase your company, products, services, training opportunities, and career pathways to apprentices, contractors, instructors, and construction professionals from across the region.
Vendor tables are available for $50 and include space to connect with attendees throughout the event. There are only 15 available tables, so grab your spot while supplies last.
Scroll down to register for the Vendor Fair and reserve your table today.
We look forward to welcoming you to the 2026 Gould Construction Institute Local Craft Championship!
- Main Event Sponsor – 1 Available – $2,000
- Full page ad in event program book
- Ad and logo will be included in digital slideshow on the day of the event
- One table included for participation in the Industry Connection Expo
- Your logo on the event t-shirt
- Dedicated sponsorship recognition on signage the day of the event
- Sponsorship recognition in GCI promotional emails leading up to the event
- Sponsorship recognition in GCI promotional social media leading up to the event
- Company representative interview the day of competition (to be used in the event recap video, the ABC/GCI Build Zone podcast and released to ABC membership)
- Lunch included for any representatives that attend the event
- Lunch Sponsor – 1 Available – $1,000
- ½ page ad in the event program book
- Ad and logo will be included in digital slideshow on the day of the event
- Your logo on the event t-shirt
- Dedicated sponsorship recognition on signage at the competitor lunch area on the day of the event
- Sponsorship recognition in GCI promotional emails leading up to the event
- Sponsorship recognition in GCI promotional social media leading up to the event
- Lunch included for any representatives that attend the event
- Snack Sponsor – 2 Available – $500
- ½ page ad in the event program book
- Ad and logo will be included in digital slideshow on the day of the event
- Your logo on the event t-shirt
- Dedicated sponsorship recognition on signage at the snack area(s) on the day of the event
- Sponsorship recognition in GCI promotional emails leading up to the event
- Sponsorship recognition in GCI promotional social media leading up to the event
- Lunch included for any representatives that attend the event
- Competition Sponsor – $1,000 (5 available PER TRADE) (Pipefitting, Electrical, Sprinklerfitting)
- ½ page ad in event program book
- Sponsorship recognition in GCI promotional emails leading up to the event
- Sponsorship recognition in GCI promotional social media leading up to the event
- Lunch included for any representatives that attend the event
- General Sponsor – $500
- ¼ page ad in digital event program book
- Sponsorship recognition in GCI promotional emails leading up to the event
- Sponsorship recognition in GCI promotional social media leading up to the event
- Lunch included for any representatives that attend the event
- Purchase a Program Advertisement – $300
- Full page ad in digital event program book
Turn to the Gould Construction Institute for high quality cost-effective training.
