WSCAM Middle School Video Contest
The What’s So Cool About Manufacturing Video Contest began in the Pittsburgh region in 2014 and has been growing immensely since then! 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, a team of 7 students in grades 7th and 8th 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 a wonderful celebratory and educational award ceremony!
To view all videos from our Southwestern Pennsylvania contests since 2013 and all contests from across the state visit WSCAM Video Library | What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?
BENEFITS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS:
Explore the world of manufacturing
Express themselves through creative storytelling
Work with video equipment and editing software
Learn project management and marketing skills
Work as a professional team on a project
WHAT IS PROVIDED?
All schools receive a video kit at no cost
Grant funding to cover transportation and substitute costs
Partnership with a local manufacturing company
Program support throughout from Catalyst Connection
Learn more about the program by watching the quick video below!
2024-25 Participants
Pittsburgh Central – 19 Teams
| School | Company |
| Allegheny Valley School District | EPD Electroincs |
| Apollo Ridge School District | Composidie |
| Baldwin-Whitehall School District | Ace Wire Spring |
| Blackhawk School District | ARDEX Americas |
| Burrell School District | Aerotech |
| Butler Area School District – TEAM 1 | Oberg Industries |
| Butler Area School District – TEAM 2 | JSP |
| Canon-McMillan School District | Kobold |
| Chartiers Houston School District | Aero Tech Designs |
| Deer Lakes School District | ZOLL |
| Freeport Area School District | Butler Technologies |
| Highlands School District | JV Manufacturing |
| Mohawk Area School District | Berner International |
| Moon Area School District | SMS Group |
| Mt. Lebanon School District | MECCO |
| New Brighton School District | Adams Manufacturing |
| Northgate School District | MEPPI |
| Norwin School District | DMI Companies |
| Woodland Hills School District | EH-Schwab |
Pittsburgh East – 11 Teams
| School | Company |
| Brownsville Area School District | Incap Electronics |
| Connellsville School District | TSItouch |
| Franklin Regional School District- TEAM 1 | Premier Automation |
| Franklin Regional School District – TEAM 2 | General Carbide Corporation |
| Greater Johnstown School District | Lockheed Martin AeroParts |
| Indiana Area School District | Miller Fabrication |
| Monessen City School District | Intervala |
| Mt. Pleasant Area School District | Hitachi Energy |
| River Valley School District | Clark Metal Products |
| Shanksville-Stonycreek School District | ASSA Abloy |
| Somerset Area School District | Four Guys Fire Trucks |
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