Impact and Initiatives
High School Mfg Challenge
For Industry Professionals
The High School Manufacturing Challenge is a unique initiative for up-and-coming engineering students that forges connections between industry, local educators and up-and-coming talent.
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SVMA High School Manufacturing Challenge
Connecting talent with industry
The High School Manufacturing Challenge is a unique initiative for up-and-coming engineering students. This competitive program encourages innovation and practical application of engineering skills by challenging students to solve real-world manufacturing problems.
For two years, we have been connecting talent with local employers through the Mfg Challenge. The Mfg Challenge runs annually for local schools, led by SVMA’s educator partners. Our SVMA industry partners are involved in the challenge as event sponsors, prize sponsors, hosts and industry mentors for participating students.
Key benefits
The High School Manufacturing Challenge is a key initiative of SVMA’s commitment to developing a strong talent pipeline in the Sacramento region.
Exposure to Talent Pool
The Mfg Challenge gives industry partners exposure to the local talent pool. Put your company front-of-line to attract strong talent.
Showcase your Business
Through hosting or providing expert guidance for a Mfg Challenge, your business is showcased as an employer of choice in the region.
Sponsor an Apprentice
Your business can sponsor an SVMA Apprentice. Contribute directly to onboarding a local student to a real-world manufacturing career pathway.
Participate in SVMA Mfg Challenge
Give your business the edge
The High School Manufacturing Challenge is an opportunity to connect with local up-and-coming talent, and showcase your business to the community. To get involved in the Mfg Challenge, become an SVMA Member now.
Step 1: Become a SVMA member
Apply to join SVMA and join over 600 members across 100 businesses in the Sacramento region.
Step 2: Join newsletter
Join SVMA’s newsletter to be notified when partnership opportunities open for the next Mfg Challenge.
Step 3: Gain exposure, access talent
Participate as an industry mentor or event sponsor in an upcoming High School Manufacturing Challenge.
Connecting community with industry
Partner with SVMA
The High School Manufacturing Challenge provides unique insight into the talent pool, as well as exposure of your business to interested students and their parents. Working with SVMA as an industry partner for the Mfg Challenge is an opportunity to set your workplace apart as an employer of choice in the region.
Through forging connections between local educators and businesses, we increase community awareness of the opportunities that exist in our local manufacturing industry. Your involvement helps educators align learning to the needs of modern manufacturing.
Through the Mfg Challenge, we connect students with potential employers. As an SVMA Industry Partner, you have the opportunity to sponsor a student’s SVMA Apprenticeship. Through this, you contribute fundamentally to strengthening the industry in Sacramento by attracting talented individuals to modern manufacturing careers.
Join SVMA’s newsletter to be notified when partnership opportunities open for the next Mfg Challenge.
Be strong in your industry
Build strong alliances, drive creation of a skilled workforce, and gain access to the network and resources you need to grow in the global economy. Be part of the thriving Sacramento manufacturing industry: become an SVMA member today.