The What’s So Cool About Manufacturing® video contests were launched to create a new perspective and regional awareness on the exciting career opportunities that exist in manufacturing for students, parents, teachers, and the community. Contests in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, area are produced by Catalyst Connection in Pittsburgh, PA.
2025 Awards Event
Wednesday, April 9, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Student Achievement Center
Westmoreland County Community College, Youngwood, PA
Teams and Manufacturers
| Brownsville Area School District | Incap Electronics |
| Connellsville School District | TSI Touch |
| 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 Solutions |
| Monessen City School District | Intervala |
| Mount Pleasant Area School District | Hitachi Energy |
| River Valley School District | Clark Metal Products |
| Shanksville-Stonycreek School District | ASSA Abloy |
| Somerset Area School District | 4 Guys Fire Trucks |
Contest videos
Coming soon
Sponsors
The What’s So Cool About Manufacturing® contests are supported regionally by their sponsors and partners. Production support is provided for several Pennsylvania contests by eMediaWorks in Center Valley, PA, and additional support in Pennsylvania is provided by Sahl Communications and EmpowerStar Enterprises.
Contest Sponsors
Featured Manufacturers
Hannah Kusenko
Catalyst Connection
724.980.0742
