b"MCAA?s Masonry Skills ChallengeThe Masonry Skills Challenge is a competition of masonryapprentices in first, second and third year skill levels. The contest is a showcase for skills training in the masonry industry, challengingwinning apprentices from regional U.S. and foreign competitions todetermine the top masonry apprentice at each level. The excitingcompetition spotlights our industry's finest young masons and focusesattention on careers in the masonry industry.Contestants are divided by experience level, 'First Years' who are just entering the trade through 'Third Years' who are just about to enter the workforce as journeymen. Each level is given a project to build appropriate to their know-how.The catch? The projects are a complete surprise!Contestants must build their project without ever having seen thedrawings. They haven't been able to practice, and they can't consulttheir instructor, employer or anyone else during the competition. Theyhave three hours to complete their projects with the given materials.Awards are presented to the top three apprentices in each skill level.ongratulations to our Winning Apprentices!CRyan Clark, Local # 46 OH took first place nationally competing as a 2nd Year Apprentice! 1st Year Apprentice Grant Miller from Local # 18 OH took second place. 3rd Year Apprentice Jordan Back from Local # 22 OH, took third place in his category of brick and block. www.ohiomasonry.org7"