SWPA BotsIQ

Yesterday, Serra Catholic students in Mr. Corso’s manufacturing class traveled across town to the Training & Education Center to explore manufacturing with us. Students were introduced to CAD and CNC machining, benchwork and layout, a variety of hand and power tools, and a pan brake as they created tic-toe-boards. It was another great day in our world!

Shoutout to Metal Solutions for donating the sheet metal for the project!

Two tours (Schroeder Industries, LLC. and Impact Guard) and three schools (Central Valley High School, Freedom Area School District, and Studia Vera Academy) makes for an awesome day!

Thank you to our hosts who introduced students to the world of manufacturing!

Today, students from Butler Area School District and our homeschool cohort joined Industrial Arts Workshop for an introduction to welding. Students learned different types of welding techniques and were able to put their skills to work in making a piece of art.

Thank you to IAW for hosting us!

ended the week celebrating the successful completion of three pre-apprentices in our fall cohort!

These students have been attending in-person training at our Training & Education Center every Tuesday through Friday afternoon since September.

Congratulations! We look forward to supporting your next steps!

was thrilled to welcome back Northgate’s 6th grade students from Bellevue and Avalon Elementary Schools for the 2025-26 school year! This marks the third year that we partnered to bring sixth graders to our Training & Education Center and introduce them to manufacturing and robotics careers!

This week, students built collaborative robots with LEGOs and coded them to move with Micro:bits. We look forward to seeing them next month!

Last Friday, students from Hempfield Area School District toured Hamill Manufacturing Company — and the message they took away was clear: teamwork matters.

Students were inspired by Hamill’s strong culture of collaboration and family. As an employee-owned company, Hamill showed how every person plays a role in moving the organization forward, together.

Manufacturing Day

A huge thank-you to T-Tygart for welcoming the Carmichaels Area School District team!

Students got an up-close look at the advanced manufacturing taking place just miles from their school -- what an incredible learning experience!

Manufacturing Day

These kids had some of the best pitches! They were very creative! Way to go!

Thank you to Pittsburgh Chapter NTMA member, Nord-Lock Superbolt for hosting students from North Allegheny High School yesterday. The tour showcased advanced manufacturing technologies used to make Superbolt’s multi-jackbolt tensioners and highlighted their commitment to 6S and lean manufacturing.

Manufacturing Day

Yesterday, hosted its annual Electronics Training. The day gives new students an opportunity to learn the basics of soldering and building a power system for their 15lb combat robot. We are so grateful for Bill Fiedler, BotsIQ teacher from Central Valley High School who led the training and helped so many students and teachers get started for the season!

Thank you to Penn United Technologies, Inc. for hosting the Seneca Valley students! Students had the opportunity to meet with professionals from the engineering department and production floor, as well as learn about Penn United’s L.I.G.H.T. Center and apprenticeship programs.

Penn United Technologies, Inc. had a great time today hosting the students and teachers from Seneca Valley High School’s BotsIQ program!

Yesterday, joined General Carbide Corporation for a tour of their facilities. Students from Greensburg Salem, Greensburg Central Catholic, Southmoreland, and Hempfield Area got a behind the scene experience into the exciting world of manufacturing! Thank you to our hosts for a wonderful day!