2025 HIGH SCHOOL MANUFACTURING CHALLENGE

SVMA ANNOUNCES THE 2025 HIGH SCHOOL MANUFACTURING CHALLENGE

The Sacramento Valley Manufacturers Alliance (SVMA) will host its 2nd Annual High School Manufacturing Challenge on Saturday, April 26, 2025, providing local high school students with a unique opportunity to design and manufacture their own tic-tac-toe game using both additive and subtractive manufacturing processes. This event, aimed at sparking interest in vocational manufacturing careers, is part of SVMA’s ongoing efforts to build a skilled manufacturing workforce in the Greater Sacramento area.

The Challenge invites students to create a functional tic-tac-toe game using various materials, including wood, metal, and plastic, within a 6.5-inch cube. The competition, to be held in Sacramento, encourages innovation and technical skill, and will award a total of $5,000 in scholarships, including top honors such as “Best Overall” and “Most Artistic.” Participating students will have a chance to connect with local manufacturers who may sponsor their enrollment in apprenticeships, introducing them to real-world manufacturing career pathways.

Challenge Details:
Eligibility: Open to high school students in the Greater Sacramento region.
Competition Guidelines: Projects must be completed individually, utilize mixed media, and include at least one subtractive manufacturing processes.

Prizes: Up to $5,000 in scholarships, including special recognition categories such Best in Show, Most Innovative Design, Best Technical Documentation, Most Complex Approach/Processes, Coolest Electronics, Most Artistic, Mentor of the Year, and People’s Choice. Currently,, we have sponsors for Overall Award Winner, Best Technical Documentation, Most Innovative Design and Mentor of the Year, and Most Artistic Design

SVMA is seeking event sponsors for the event as well as industry mentors for the students. See the attached Sponsorship Package.

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