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?
Scavenger Hunts
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
2021-22 Participants
School |
Company |
| Baldwin | DMI |
| Blackhawk | O’Neal Manufacturing |
| Burrell 1 | JV Manufacturing |
| Burrell 2 | Natrona Bottling |
| Butler Area 1 | JSP |
| Butler Area 2 | EPD Electronics |
| Canon-McMillan | Davan Manufacturing |
| Charleroi | Channel Craft |
| Clairton | Lockheed Martin |
| Connellsville | Intervala |
| Greater Johnstown | Guy Chemical |
| Laurel Highlands | TSI Touch |
| Moon | Seegrid |
| Moon | ASSAY Abloy |
| New Brighton | PiMios |
| Northgate | Schroeder |
| Norwin | Stellar Precision |
| Rochester | MECCO |
| Rockwood | Global SFC |
| Somerset | 4 Guys Firetrucks |
| South Fayette | Auma Actuators |
| Sto-Rox | Aero Tech Designs |
Activities
Manufacturing Innovation Challenge
Mobile Games
Pre-Apprenticeship
WSCAM Middle School Video Contest
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