TV ALERT: Watch the ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship Friday night, Dec. 13, at 7 pm ET on the CBS Sports Network, followed by the Plumbing National Championship at 8 pm ET.
In 2022, ServiceTitan helped launch the inaugural national championship for HVAC technicians. In 2023, that competition hit a whole new level with more than 8,000 qualifiers taking part in the second ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship.
Now, in 2024, ServiceTitan is proud to bring the trades together under one umbrella — four trades, four championships … in one amazing competition.
The ServiceTitan Elite Trades Championship Series celebrates the trades with an expansion of ServiceTitan’s support as title sponsor, an expanded qualifying events schedule and the launch of a new website. The series aims to grow the trades and celebrate highly-skilled tradespeople across the country who have traditionally not received the recognition they deserve.
Check out all the coverage of the 2024 competition below!
2024 ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship
Preview story: Craig Childress returns, looking to make history again. “I think a lot of the guys are going to be gunning for Craig,” said finalist Joe Rittorno. “You want to beat him. But he's just too nice to be angry at.” [Read more]
Meet the HVAC judges: How do you impress the HVAC Championship judges? Attention to detail. [Read more]
Spoiler alert! How the 2024 HVAC Championship unfolded in West Palm Beach. [Read more]
Women in the trades: HVAC apprentice competitor Robin Cutshall invites other women to join her journey in the trades. "It'd be nice to have a little more feminine energy, because we're strong. And when we're together, there's nothing stopping us," she said. [Read more]
Meet all the competitors on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HVACnationals
Student & Apprentice Summit: How hundreds of students are looking at careers in the trades, including their thoughts on college vs the trades. [Read more]
ENTER HERE for updates on the Elite Trades Series and to be entered to win a prize package! [Enter now]
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Fourth annual US Auto Tech National Championship, driven by Yokohama
Second annual Plumbing National Championship
“The men and women in the skilled trades are remarkable individuals who power our world through their essential skills and tireless dedication to their craft,” said Scott Mendel, ETCS general manager. “We are thrilled to have ServiceTitan expand its partnership, as they share our commitment to creating a platform that uplifts and celebrates the indispensable skills and contributions of America’s tradespeople.”
Now backed by the leading software powering trades businesses, the ServiceTitan ETCS aims to inspire future generations and address a growing labor gap by spotlighting the invaluable contributions and talents of tradespeople through four competitions.
Bragging rights as the top tradesperson in the country for their field and a share of more than $250,000 in cash and sponsor-provided prizes are on the line.
“When people think of competing for hundreds of thousands of dollars at a national championship, they don’t often think about the trades,” said Tom Howard, ServiceTitan’s vice president of customer experience. “The ServiceTitan Elite Trades Championship Series promotes our mission to empower and support hardworking contractors everywhere. We look forward to expanding our role in ensuring tradespeople continue to receive the national platform and recognition they deserve for providing essential services that keep our world running.”
The 2023 Competition: Childress Wins HVAC and Plumbing Titles
Craig Childress, a plumber at Boston University, not only won the inaugural Plumbing National Championship in 2023, but he also took home the grand prize in the pro category of the HVAC ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship — becoming the first-ever crossover champion in ETCS history.
“Professionally, this is the most ridiculous thing that’s ever happened to me,” Childress said in a daze of joy as he lugged around the two heavy trophies moments after winning the HVAC competition, his wife Rachel beaming at his side. “This whole thing has just been an amazing experience.
“The awareness (the ETCS) brings to the trades, it’s special,” Childress said. “I’m so thankful.”
» Check out our recap of the 2023 HVAC professional finals
» Check out our recap of the 2023 HVAC apprentice finals
The Future of the Trades
The platform’s mission to encourage future generations to join the trades and close growing skilled labor gaps is supported by the return of the second annual ETCS Student and Apprentice Trades Education Summit. The inaugural event welcomed more than 1,000 aspiring trades leaders, who experienced hands-on educational sessions featuring industry leaders, networking opportunities and a chance to witness the competitions firsthand.
More information on the 2024 ServiceTitan ETCS, including details for qualifiers and exclusive content is available at elitetrades.global. This website serves as a one-stop resource for all ServiceTitan ETCS news and details, including competition qualifier details, exclusive content, sponsorship opportunities and more.
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