Challenge MELEC Top 12 Nouvelle-Aquitaine 2026: A unique professional experience for future electricians publié le 15/06/2026

 The Challenge MELEC is much more than a competition. It offers vocational students the opportunity to work on a real-life professional project while demonstrating both their technical expertise and ability to work effectively as a team.
During the first phase of the competition, each team had to prepare a technical solution and produce a presentation video for a client. The finalists were then invited to complete a full electrical installation on a 3D training platform under realistic working conditions.

 Our school was proud to be represented by four students from the Première MELEC class : Nino Brégeon, Fayel Mohamed, William Parrett, and Emmanuel Tickie.

 Throughout the event, they demonstrated commitment, precision, and determination. Participating in this challenge enabled them to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom while discovering the expectations of the professional world.

 According to the students, the competition was both demanding and rewarding. They particularly appreciated working on a realistic project and sharing this experience with participants from other schools.

 As one student explained, “This competition allowed us to gain confidence.” Another added, “We learned to work better as a team.” The students also highlighted the professional dimension of the event : “It was a real professional experience.” Finally, one participant summed up the spirit of the competition by saying, “This challenge showed us that teamwork and determination are just as important as technical skills.”

 Teachers and professional partners highlighted the strong educational value of the challenge. Events like this strengthen the link between education and industry while helping students prepare for their future careers. The involvement of companies such as Legrand, Sonepar, and Chauvin Arnoux also demonstrates the importance of close cooperation between schools and the economic sector.

 Mr Philippe Labbé, Technical Communication teacher and team coach, emphasised the educational benefits of the project : “The MELEC Challenge is an excellent opportunity for students to connect classroom learning with real-world professional situations.”

 Mr Métairie, DDFPT and local coordinator of the event, also underlined the importance of the competition : “The MELEC Challenge is a bridge between vocational education and the world of work.” He added : “Students develop their autonomy and sense of responsibility through this kind of project.”

 The Challenge MELEC Top12 also reflects the collaborative spirit of vocational education. At Lycée Paul Guérin, students from other technical programmes contributed to the preparation of the event by manufacturing technical parts, metal structures required for the competition, and the medals for the trophy presentation ceremony. This collective work promoted project-based learning and encouraged cooperation between different vocational fields.

 Overall, the Challenge MELEC Top12 Nouvelle-Aquitaine 2026 was a valuable and inspiring experience for everyone involved.
 It showcased the excellence of vocational education and highlighted the talent, motivation, and professionalism of the next generation of electricians. The event also demonstrated how collaboration between students, teachers, and industry partners can help build the skills needed for the future of the electrical sector.