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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...
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.
Lehigh Valley Record GDP of $50.2 Billion in 2022
LVEDC reports that crossing the $50 billion threshold reflects the region’s impressive economic renaissance. The strength and diversification of the economy attract new business investments and create job opportunities, making the Lehigh Valley more prosperous. Lehigh Valley ranks as a Top 15 market for GDP in its class and stands as the 68th largest regional economy in the U.S.
Contest to promote CTE and STEM education kicks off 8th year
This article by Cris Collingwood recently appeared in the online edition of Lehigh Valley Business. The Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC) in Allentown is hosting its 8th annual “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing” (WSCM) contest in Berks and Schuylkill counties This Berks/Schuylkill contest will partner 7th and 8th grade student teams with 28 manufacturers
Kick off of 8th Year of “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing®” Berks Schuylkill County Teams
The “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing” student video contest provides 7th and 8th graders a unique opportunity to connect directly with local manufacturers as they use their curiosity and creativity to develop, shoot, edit and produce a “cool” video to document their experiences.
What’s So Cool 11th Anniversary, New Venue & Student/Manufacturer Teams Announced
“As we start our second decade of building awareness about careers in the manufacturing sector we have increased our dynamic partnerships between business and education.” said Karen Buck, Director, Workforce Initiatives at MRC.
MRC leads Kentucky tour of Toyota plant for three-day experience
The visit allowed manufacturers to hear about Toyota’s successes and challenges and ask questions. This experience emphasized the importance of aligning systems with desired behaviors and cultures for employee development. It also highlighted the significance of continuous practice to retain employees and build a successful lean culture.
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