WSCAM Middle School Video Contest
The What’s So Cool About Manufacturing Video Contest began in 2014 and has been growing immensely since then! While virtual in 2021 due to the global pandemic, the program typically has four regional contests in Southwestern Pennsylvania and involves over 40 schools and 40 companies. The contest supports Catalyst Connection’s effort to build a strong pipeline of talent and give young people a new perspective on the exciting career opportunities that exist in manufacturing.
To participate in the contest, students create a short 2:30 minute manufacturing video for their peers, parents, and community explaining what they think is so cool and rewarding about manufacturing! The contest culminates each year in the spring with voting and wonderful celebratory and educational award ceremonies!
To view all videos from our Southwestern Pennsylvania contests since 2014 and all contests from across the state visit WSCM Video Library | What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?
2022-23 Participants
Pittsburgh Central
School |
Company |
Blackhawk School District | PiMios |
Burrell School District | Metplas |
Butler Area School District | MECCO |
Butler Area School District Team 2 | JSP International |
Canon-McMillan School District | Giffin Interiors |
Freeport Area School District | JV Manufacturing |
Monessen School District | DMI Companies |
Moon Area School District | Haemonetics |
New Brighton School District | O’Neal Manufacturing |
Norwin School District | Intervala |
Rochester Area School District | Schroeder Industries |
Sto-Rox School District | Jatco Machine & Tool |
Pittsburgh East
School |
Company |
Brownsville Area School District | Heartland Fabrication |
Connellsville Area School District | TSItouch |
Greater Johnstown School District | ASSAY Abloy |
Indiana Area School District | Miller Fabrication |
Rockwood Area School District | Lockheed-Martin Aeroparts |
Scavenger Hunts

Exploring the Marvels of Manufacturing

Making Your Future Career Activity

WSCAM Best of PA Video Contest Scavenger Hunt: Answers

WSCAM Best of PA Video Contest Scavenger Hunt: Worksheet

WSCAM Central Video Contest Scavenger Hunt: Worksheet

WSCAM Central Virtual Scavenger Hunt: Answers

WSCAM East Video Contest Scavenger Hunt: Worksheet

WSCAM East Virtual Scavenger Hunt: Answers

WSCAM North Virtual Scavenger Hunt: Answers

WSCAM North Video Contest Scavenger Hunt: Worksheet

WSCAM South Video Contest Scavenger Hunt: Answers

WSCAM South Video Contest Scavenger Hunt: Worksheet

Activities

Manufacturing Innovation Challenge

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