Student Video Contest

Introducing student teams to exciting careers at local manufacturing companies.

2024 Student Video Contest

2024 North Central Region
2024 Eastern Region
2024 Kanawha Valley Region
2024 Northern Region
2024 Mid Ohio Valley Region

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The Explore Student Video Contest for 7th & 8th-grade middle school students has been a favorite since its introduction in West Virginia. 

Video Contest Facts: 

  • Teams of 8-15 students participate in this program which happens over six months. 
  • Teams are partnered with a local manufacturer to create a 3-minute video designed to provide a cool snapshot of the manufacturing process and the employees who make it happen. 
  • Student ideas take shape as they work as directors, actors, and videographers in creating their team video. 
  • Find out which team earns the most votes in the Viewers’ Choice Awards. 
  • Prizes awarded for Best Manufacturing Message and Most Outstanding Creativity 
  • Regional award ceremonies bring together teams, their families, and manufacturers to celebrate everyone's success.

To participate in the next Explore Student Video Contest, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  A limited number of slots are available. 

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Program Sponsors

Major financial underwriting is provided by

EQT
Toyota
CWBF
WVMA
WVDOE
Bowles Rice
First Energy
BHE
WV Comm & Tech
Chemours

Upcoming Dates

28 Jul
Call Steve
Date 07.28.2024 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
14 Aug
James Coble - Manufacturing & Design Program and Sustainable Energy Program
08.14.2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
4 Sep
WVMA-EF Executive Committee Meeting
09.04.2024 8:00 am - 9:00 am
6 Nov
WVMA-EF Executive Committee Meeting
11.06.2024 8:00 am - 9:00 am
5 Feb
WVMA-EF Executive Committee Meeting
02.05.2025 8:00 am - 9:00 am
7 May
WVMA-EF Executive Committee Meeting
05.07.2025 8:00 am - 9:00 am

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