For the fourth year, Newsome Electrical Construction LLC (NEC) is returning as a Title Sponsor of the AGC East Georgia Skills Challenge.
This workforce development initiative targets high school students across 14 counties, delivering training in their choice of 10 construction-focused disciplines.
High schools offering construction and/or welding programs are invited to participate. Schools that commit to the program will incorporate training materials into their curriculum, and each school may select two students per discipline to compete at the regional challenge.
“Investing in and supporting career development opportunities that prepare the next generation of skilled workers is something I am very passionate about,” said Newsome Electrical Construction owner Chris Newsome. “This initiative demonstrates to students and their parents that a career as an electrician can lead to success without the burden of college tuition. Students can earn while they learn through work-based learning, achieve their Journeyman card via our apprenticeship program, and gain experience early in their careers, positioning them for future advancement.”
This is the fourth year that NEC has supported the program, one of eight competitions facilitated throughout the state of Georgia. The 2024 Georgia Skills Challenges successfully hosted 2,200 students (spectators and competitors) from 104 schools.
“We are thrilled that NEC has renewed their Title Sponsorship of the East Georgia Skills Challenge,” said Tim Hobbs, Workforce Development Specialist with the AGC Georgia. “Their ongoing commitment enables more students to explore the tremendous opportunities a trade career can deliver and serves as an effective way to start bridging the workforce gap.”
The East Georgia Regional Skills Challenge is organized and hosted by RW Allen Construction and Gold Mech Inc. and will take place on November 20th, 2025, at the Georgia Carolina State Fair in Augusta. Winners of the regional challenge will advance to the SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference (SLSC) in 2026.
