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?

INTERACTIVE PROGRAM OVERVIEW

DOWNLOAD PROGRAM ONE PAGER

CONTEST GUIDE (School Year 22-23)

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

Explore careers in manufacturing through these virtual scavenger hunts. Watch videos created by local middle school students in partnership with local manufacturing companies and complete the worksheets below to unlock the next steps of your adventure towards a new and exciting career.