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 2014 and all contests from across the state visit WSCM 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!
2023-24 Participants
Pittsburgh Central
| School | Company |
| Apollo Ridge School District | JV Manufacturing Co., Inc. |
| Baldwin-Whitehall School District | Mancini’s Bakery |
| Blackhawk School District | Schroeder Industries |
| Butler Area School District Team 1 | Butler Technologies Inc. |
| Butler Area School District Team 2 | Keystone Ridge Designs |
| Canon-McMillan School District | DMI Companies |
| CLASS Academy | ARDEX Americas |
| Freeport Area School District | JSP International |
| Laurel School District | Berner International |
| Moon Area School District | Aero Tech Designs |
| Mt. Lebanon School District | Haemonetics |
| New Brighton School District | Impact Guard LLC |
| Northgate School District | MECCO |
Pittsburgh East
| School | Company |
| Brownsville Area School District | Hranec Insulation Corporation |
| Connellsville School District | Heartland Fabrication |
| Franklin Regional School District | Intervala |
| Greater Johnstown School District | JWF Industries |
| Indiana Area School District | Clark Metal Products |
| Monessen City School District | Roechling Machined Plastics |
| Norwin School District | General Carbide Corporation |
| River Valley School District | Miller Fabrication Solutions |
| Shanksville-Stonycreek School District | Lockheed Martin AeroParts, Inc. |
| Somerset Area School District | ASSA Abloy |
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