On Thursday, March 23, nearly 800 middle and high school students from 24 schools in the GLOW Region gathered for Genesee Community College’s 14th Tech Wars and 100 third through fifth grade students attended for STEAM Jam, sponsored by the Genesee County Economic Development Center. The event was a huge success, with students showcasing their skills and knowledge in technology and engineering.
In the middle school category, Warsaw took the top prize, followed by Wayland Cohocton in second place, and a tie for third place between Alexander and Kendall. In the high school category, Alexander took home first place, with Dansville in second place, and a tie for third place between Geneseo and Pioneer.
The event was made possible by sponsors, including GOLD sponsors Amada Tool America, Inc., GCEDC, GLOW with Your Hands, Graham Corporation, I.B.E.W. Local Union #86, LandPro Equipment, Liberty Pumps, Northeast Industrial Technologies, Inc., and Oxbo; SILVER sponsors Takeform and RTMA/FLYAP (Rochester Technology & Manufacturing Association, Inc/Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Programs); and BRONZE sponsor Varysburg Lions Club.
In addition to Tech Wars, GCC also hosted close to 200 students for the Genesee County Youth Bureau Youth Conference on Tuesday, March 21, and over 600 students from 28 school districts for the GLOW with Your Hands: Healthcare career exploration event on Friday, March 24.
“I want to extend my congratulations to all the winners of the 14th Tech Wars. Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and it’s inspiring to see so many talented students from across the GLOW Region come together to showcase their skills and knowledge. I also want to express our gratitude to our generous sponsors; whose support made this event possible. At Genesee Community College, we are committed to providing students with the resources, education, and opportunities they need to succeed, and we hope that events like this will continue to inspire the next generation of leaders in technology and engineering,” said Ann Valento, director of Accelerated College Enrollment (ACE) programs at Genesee Community College.
For more information about the various career exploration and dual enrollment opportunities and ACE supported events at GCC, contact Valento at 585-343-0055 ext. 6316 or https://amvalento@genesee.edu.
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