DUBOIS – Penn State DuBois and the North Central Workforce Development Board, also known as Workforce Solutions for North Central PA, are proud to announce the successful conclusion of the STEM in to Manufacturing Camp, held from July 15 to July 18, at Penn State DuBois/LaunchBox.
The camp brought together 11 enthusiastic students from Elk, Clearfield and Jefferson counties to explore the exciting world of manufacturing and engineering.
Throughout the week-long program, students had the opportunity to visit prominent local companies, including Atlas Pressed Metals, Metaltech Inc., Gasbarre Products Inc., and Phoenix Sintered Metals LLC.
These visits provided invaluable insights into real-world manufacturing processes and technologies, inspiring the students and deepening their understanding of modern industry practices.
The camp featured a variety of hands-on activities designed to engage and challenge the students.
Highlights included robotics workshops, engineering projects such as air-powered cars and an egg drop challenge and introduction sessions to advanced technologies such as 3D printers, robotic programming and program logic controls.
These activities were aimed at fostering creativity, problem-solving skills and a passion for STEM disciplines among the participants.
The camp, which ran daily from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., was made possible through the collaboration of Penn State DuBois/LaunchBox and Workforce Solutions for North Central PA, with generous support from local manufacturing partners.
The organizers extend their gratitude to all participating students, parents and sponsors for their enthusiastic support.
For more information about future STEM programs and other initiatives of Workforce Solutions for North Central PA., please visit www.workforcesolutionspa.com.