01/15/2025
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.