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Trade Wars 2023

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Join us for the 2023 MCTC Trade Wars competition! 

April 28 - 9 a.m.

Maysville Community & Technical College

Rowan Campus – Center for Workforce Dev. Bldg. 
100 Rocky Adkins Tech Drive – Morehead, KY (MMRC Business Park)

Agenda:

9AM-1PM, Registration, competition & lunch

Competition Categories & Locations:

AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY
Description of competition 1: Construct and troubleshoot an
electrical control circuit.
Description of competition 2: Brazing competition – students will be 
asked to cut, swage, and braze a section of copper tubing.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Description of competition: Tire rotation - Teams of 4 will compete
in timed events.

BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Description of competition: Mock job interviews.

COMPUTERIZED MANUFACTURING &
MACHINING TECHNOLOGY
Description of competition: 1. Engine lathe project. 2. Indicating vise.

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Description of competition: Stair stringers.

DIESEL TECHNOLOGY
Description of competition: Teams of two will be competing to 
remove and install head bolts on 5.9 Cummins diesel engines.

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
Description of competition: Control device competition.

INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY
Description of competition: Wire a simple circuit from a controls 
diagram.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Description of competition: Two obstacle courses, one pertaining
to fitting a patient with equipment and one pertaining to
patient safety.

PRACTICAL NURSING & MEDICAL ASSISTING
Description of competition: Teams will compete in a quick recall on medical terminology and face off in a competition of basic nursing skills.

RESPIRATORY CARE
Description of competition: Medical scavenger hunt.

WELDING TECHNOLOGY
Description of competition: Timed tee joint, tee and lap joint,
and 6-inch pipe welding.

WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS
Description of competition: CDL driving simulator.

School Entry Form

The official entry deadline has past.

Late entries may contact Natalee Brown about any remaining spots at natalee.roth@kctcs.edu or by calling 859-499-6282 ext. 66503. 

  • All participants are required to complete KCTCS waiver before participating in any competition

  • Participating Schools are asked to provide 2 chaperones per 50 student attendees

  • Limited bus parking is available on campus

  • Limited non-competitor spectator space will be be available (Priority will be given to senior class members)

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

For More Information Contact: 
Cara Clarke 606-759-7141 ext. 66176

Businesses and organizations that want to participate in MCTC Trade Wars should complete the request form below before Friday, March 10. Space is limited.

Business & Industry Participation Form