Jesse Posusta, Egan Pipefitter Apprentice, placed third in the United Association 4th District Regional Apprentice Contest in Mokena, Illinois. In the contest, apprentices demonstrate the skills they learned throughout their certified five-year training program.

In order to qualify for the regional contest, Posusta placed first in the Pipefitter category at the Minnesota Apprentice Contest, representing Minneapolis Pipefitters Local Union 539.