Kick off within half an hour! 'Break a leg' guys!

The nerves are increasing... Tension higher....

Today from 13PM, 9 candidates and their experts will take the challenge of a new practical task and theoretical test in Basel during 4 days and 22 hours!

About two to three thousand visitors will have the opportunity to watch the electric spectacle during these days.

In addition, VSEI introduces different interviews during the MUBA Basel Messe on a live media platform to promote the profession and skills of these young Electrical installers. Competition manager Andreas Rüegg stressed on the high performance level of the young installers during this interview and he was of course - as everyone is - curious on the outcome of this European competition.

At Light and Building in Frankfurt meanwhile, there will be a live interview on Monday 16th and pictures of candidates in action will be visible at the ZVEH stand during the know exhibition mess in Frankfurt.

We will keep you posted!

The Challenge begins tomorrow !

After one more sleepless night it is a fact.

Tomorrow from 13PM these brave candidates and experts will take the challenge of a new practical task
and theoretical test in Basel during 4 days and 22 hours!

Read the encouraging words of three Presidents Janne Skogberg [AIE], Pirmin Gassmann [VSEI] and Stephan Bauer [KNX] and TF CYE Chairman Agnar Holen within the CYE2012 presentation brochure.

As the Swiss VSEI-president Pirmin Gassmann stated in his letter:
"To qualify for an international competition such as the European Competition for Young Electricians demands skill, effort, commitment and considerable perseverance.
It also requires good basic training from employers who are committed to transferring high-level knowledge and skills.

The industry as a whole supports young talents at every stage of their preparation for the championships,
to ensure exceptional performance. The journey itself is the goal, since without training, success is impossible."

Electrical skills competitions, such as 'The European Competition of Young Electricians', are an excellent platform to highlight the electrical installers' profession and quality. In that way we stimulate young people to choose for an electrical future in which they can blow life into buildings, creating the new architecture of our modern society.

Behind the CYE2012 scenes

Dear candidates,
Behind the CYE2012 scenes the countdown begins and excitement (and probably nerves too) is growing...
Tell friends and colleagues about the blog and facebook pages before leaving to Basel  :-) , so they can support you from their homes.

The TF CYE wishes you a nice trip to Basel and hope you all feel well prepared!
Take care.

Since 1992, this most appreciated and sector specific competition is held every two years for young electricians.

Switzerland is the host country for the 2012 edition of the European Competition for Young Electricians. (CYE2012) that will be held from the 13th to the 18th of April 2012 at the MUBA Exhibition in Basel.

9 Competitors will each be representing their own country, coming from several countries throughout Europe. Usually all finalists of a national competition will compete, benchmark and demonstrate their skills by carrying out a practical electrical and telecommunication installation.  The aim of the CYE is to demonstrate at a highly public frequented exhibition the advantages of high-quality professional training and to boost public recognition for the professional work of electricians, revealing the exceptional quality of training in the member countries of the AIE.

We welcome new and previous candidates and experts of the CYE. Check out previous pictures of the competition at our new launched official CYE Website: www.aie-cye.eu

These are the nine countries participating at CYE2012:

You can discover the participants and experts on our website: http://www.aie-cye.eu/Participants

We will keep you posted!