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What’s So Cool About Manufacturing®” Announces 2024 Berks Schuylkill Awards
The What’s So Cool About Manufacturing® Berks Schuylkill Student Video Contest awards were announced, which featured 26 regional middle schools and 26 manufacturers. The ceremony was held Monday, March 15, 2024, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading, with 1,000 people in attendance. Student videos were also reviewed by a panel of judges for awards in 11 other categories, including Outstanding Career Pathway and Outstanding Creativity.
Voting Begins for What’s So Cool About Manufacturing® Berks Schuylkill Video Contest
Student teams from 26 regional middle school teams compete for the most votes to win the coveted “Viewers Choice Award.” The videos will also be reviewed by a panel of judges for awards in eleven other categories, including Best CTE Story, Outstanding Editing and Outstanding Creativity.
MRC ANNOUNCES AUTOMATION & MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY SHOW
Learn how automation is redefining the manufacturing landscape and how automation can take your operation to the next level!. Bring your entire business teams to explore and discover technologies that can help them solve difficult challenges. Connect with other manufacturers and experience live technology demonstrations that solve problems.
Lehigh Valley Business Names Karen Buck for Prestigious Women of Influence Award
“Karen is a true catalyst for change and the image of manufacturing. She is a driving force behind the What’s So Cool Student Video Contests and the Pennsylvania Dream Team Ambassador Program that impact thousands of students across the region,” says Rich Hobbs, President & CEO of the Manufacturers Resource Center.
Winners named in ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing’ contest
Winners named in ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing’ contest Lehigh Valley Business Stacy Wescoe//March 27, 2024// Tuesday evening, March 26th, the Lehigh Valley What's So Cool About Manufacturing™ awards took center stage at Stabler Arena on the prestigious campus...
“What’s So Cool About Manufacturing®” Announces 2024 Lehigh Valley Awards
“This was a great contest year, and the hard work of the students, teachers and manufacturers is really evident. Being able to broadcast the awards event live, from a larger venue here at Lehigh University allows us to amplify the students’ efforts, as well as increase our impact in raising awareness about manufacturing career opportunities.”
The Valley Ledger covers voting for “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing®” Lehigh Valley Teams
Voting Begins for “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing®” The Valley Ledger March 13, 2024 Student teams from 30 regional middle school teams compete for the most votes to win the coveted “Viewers Choice Award.” The videos will also be reviewed by a panel of judges for...
Lehigh Valley video contest raises awareness of Pennsylvania manufacturing careers
Student teams produce a two-minute profile video of their partnered manufacturer and create an Outreach Plan to share the final video with their school community. All videos will be posted on the “What’s So Cool” website WhatsSoCool.org
Voting for Lehigh Valley “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing®” 11th Year Video Contest Begins March 13, 2024
Student teams from 30 regional middle school teams compete for the most votes to win the coveted “Viewers Choice Award.” The videos will also be reviewed by a panel of judges for awards in eleven other categories, including Outstanding Career Pathway, Outstanding Editing and Outstanding Creativity.
Berks & Schuylkill Sponsors Support What’s So Cool 8th Annual Video Contest
Since its inception, this local contest format, created by Manufacturers Resource Center, has been replicated by sixteen regional contests, and adopted by stakeholders in 11 additional states. Top state officials have recognized the program, and dozens of sponsors continue to support “What’s So Cool,” making it possible year after yea
“What’s So Cool About Manufacturing®” Sponsors Continue Support for 11th Annual Contest
All videos will be posted on the “What’s So Cool” website WhatsSoCool.org and will be open to the public for voting on March 13-15, 2024 for the Viewers Choice Award. The contest was created to generate excitement that draws students toward considering manufacturing career paths to create a 21st century workforce.
Manufacturers Report Significant IRC Economic Impact
The survey data, capturing the revenue, cost savings, regional investment, and job impacts reported by 575 IRC clients, was gathered by an independent market research firm, and confirmed by the U.S. Department of Commerce. To the Commonwealth, these impacts translate to incremental tax revenues. The survey, conducted throughout 2023, underscores the major influence of the statewide IRC Network.
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