April 6, 2015
On Wednesday, April 1st, the NYCDCC Labor Technical College (LTC) hosted its 46th Annual 4th Year Graduating Apprentice Contest. The much anticipated event not only served as a showcase for competition among skilled apprentices, but it also was a platform for industry trends, state-of-the-art tools, and demonstrations as well. Considering how popular the event has become over the years, it was far from shocking that the basement of 395 Hudson Street was packed with eager observers throughout the day.
Although there was plenty to be seen, heard, and learned, the main draw of the event was most definitely the 4th Year Graduating Apprentice Contest. Dozens of apprentices took part in a competitive, but cooperative contest that challenged them to complete projects in their various trades. Carpenters, Floor Coverers, Interior Finishers, Millwrights, Timberman, Dockbuilders, and Cabinetmakers all had their chance to display the various skills they learned in their four years at the LTC. The results were wonderful, as the contest displayed the fabulously honed craftsmanship of the graduating class.
This contest left no doubt that all of the apprentices who participated in the event are winners and will be respected professionals in their trades. With that being said, here are the results of the 46th Annual Graduating Apprentice Contest:
1st-Joe Briganti Local 45
2nd-Kahallid Tyson Local 45
3rd-Caridad Castro Local 45
4th-Albert Bonilla Local 157
5th-Louis Falco Local 157
6th-Kyrell Hardy Local 157
1st- Chris Sommese Local 20
2nd- Kylan Reese Local 45
3rd- Matt DiRusso Local 157
4th- Nick Asaro Local 926
5th- Ignatious Baldeo Local 45
6th- Stephanie Ramon Local 157
7th- Michael Campbell Local 157
1st- Rajesh Jewnandan
2nd- Daniel Gorgone
3rd- Jonathan Acevedo
4th- Sean Roland
Sean Brown
Marvin Gonzalez
Mitch Proffit
Mike Dionne
Yoon Yang
Chris Salamone
Jessica Glennon
Anthony DiPaolo