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The Los Angeles Electrical Training Institute proudly hosted the 2026 Western States Electrical Skills Competition for the first time, welcoming talented competitors from across the Western United States for a weekend celebrating craftsmanship, knowledge and the electrical trade.
LAETI welcomed a full house of competitors, families, instructors, industry partners and supporters. Hundreds more followed the action through our Instagram Live and Zoom streams.
Across a series of written and hands-on challenges, competitors demonstrated their abilities in basic circuit wiring, motor controls, material identification and conduit bending. Each event showcased the preparation, precision and professionalism required to compete at this level.
Congratulations to all 20 competitors who proudly represented their training centers. Their hard work and dedication made Western States 2026 an outstanding competition.
Overall Winners
First Place: Stephen Toews
Central California Electrical Training Institute
Second Place: Brianna McClusky
Puget Sound Electrical JATC
Third Place: Cody Ehlers
Northern Nevada Electrical JATC
Stephen Toews delivered an exceptional performance, earning first place overall and winning three individual events.
Individual Event Winners
- General Knowledge Written: Stephen Toews
Central California Electrical Training Institute
- Basic Circuit Wiring: Jacob Norman
Northwest Washington Electrical Industry JATC
- Motor Controls Written: Stephen Toews
Central California Electrical Training Institute
- Motor Controls Practical: Stephen Toews
Central California Electrical Training Institute
- Material Identification: Trevor Bryan
NECA IBEW Electrical JATC
- ½-Inch Hand Bending: Brianna McClusky
Puget Sound Electrical JATC
- ¾-Inch Hand Bending: Zackary Brown
Columbia Basin Electrical Training Alliance
Congratulations to each winner on an outstanding achievement.
Hosting Western States was a major undertaking made possible by the dedication of the entire LAETI team. From months of preparation through the awards banquet, our staff worked together to create a welcoming and memorable experience.
We also extend our sincere appreciation to our sponsors and vendors. Their partnership and support helped bring the competition to life.
Western States 2026 was more than a competition. It brought the electrical community together to recognize excellence, strengthen industry relationships and celebrate skilled professionals from across the West.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and online. LAETI was honored to host this important event and proud to share the experience with the Western States community.
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