Dream It Do It

Manufacturing Technology Tours
2021-11-09 08:00 - 2022-06-30 17:00 UTC
Ongoing in person and virtual.

Manufacturing Technology Tours
2022-07-01 - 2023-06-30
Dream It Do It facilitates tours of manufacturing facilities throughout the region. Manufacturing is the epicenter of innovation in our region. Through technology tours students, educators and counselors have an opportunity to tour manufacturing facilities, better understand the products made in the region, the technology within the facilities and the career opportunities that are available.
To coordinate a tour at your facility or for your students contact Melissa Himes at mhimes@didiwny.com or call 716-483-1833.

Manufacturing Day 2022
2022-10-07 08:00 - 09:00 UTC | Manufacturing Technology Institute @ JCC – Jamestown, 512 Falconer Street, Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States
Manufacturing Month is designed to highlight the importance of manufacturing in the Southern Tier of Western New York. Manufacturing Day is the kickoff for a month of activity focused on manufacturing careers and is held annually on the first Friday in October. MFG Day—Manufacturing Day—helps show the reality of modern manufacturing careers by encouraging thousands of companies and educational institutions around the nation to open their doors to students, parents, teachers and community leaders. As manufacturers seek to fill 4 million high-skill, high-tech and high-paying jobs over the next decade, MFG Day empowers manufacturers to come together to address their collective challenges so they can help their communities and future generations thrive.
This year, manufacturing month will have a strong emphasis on manufacturing technology tours with students, collaboration with existing after school programming, in school presentations, and various other Dream It Do It coordinated events.
The three-county region of Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua served by the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier (MAST) and Dream It Do It Western New York (DIDIWNY) employs over 18,000 people and generates $7.5 billion in manufacturing shipments. Manufacturing in the three- county region accounts for 15% of the total workforce which is well beyond the 8% national average.

STEM Wars 2023
2023-03-16 | Jamestown Community College, 525 Falconers Street, Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States
Join Us At STEM Wars 2023!
On behalf of Dream It Do It Western New York an Initiative of the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier and the New York State Technology and Engineering Educators’ Association (NYSTEEA), we invite you to participate in STEM WARS 2023. STEM Wars will be held in the Physical Education Complex at the Jamestown Community College Jamestown Campus, Thursday March 16th (snow day March 21st) from 9:00 am -1:00 pm.
Students in Middle School to High School from regional school districts are invited to participate in this fun and educational event, which will feature STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) events, on-site competitions, a local business and manufacturing career fair, and on-site team building/leadership skills competitions. This event is co-produced by Dream It Do It Western New York (DIDIWNY) and initiative of the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier & the New York State Technology and Engineering Educators’ Association (NYSTEEA) Chautauqua County Chapter and hosted by Jamestown Community College.

Since 2009 STEM Wars has been an event that has brought together close to 1,000 students on an annual basis to compete with a variety of projects built at their home school. Students compete with projects such as catapults, CO2 cars, drones, robots, bridge structures, maker projects and cardboard projects to name a few. At STEM wars students compete in on-site programs such as roller coaster challenge, video challenge and interviewing challenge. Projects and an on-site programs vary from year to year. Over 40 local businesses and organizations attend the event to discuss their products and services. Manufacturers bring product samples and set up interactive displays. Students are required to visit vendor booths to qualify for prizes.
STEM Wars provides a great opportunity for students who are involved in STEM programming to compete and demonstrate their skills. This program is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the talents of these students and connect them with local manufacturers. STEM Wars provides students with an opportunity to better understand careers in local industry and learn how their skill sets are applicable in today’s manufacturing workplace.

Girls In Manufacturing Day 2023
2023-04-22 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | Manufacturing Technology Institute @ JCC – Jamestown, 512 Falconer Street, Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States
The Girls in Manufacturing Day encourages girls to expand their skills in science, technology, engineering and math, with an emphasis on how these disciplines are all a part of manufacturing. Girls are introduced to professional women in the area who work for manufacturers. Girls in Manufacturing is designed to inspire girls to consider a career in advanced manufacturing.
What to expect during the day: Students registered for the program will participate in an immersive hands on experience where they will manufacture a product and learn the basics of the manufacturing process including:

Product Concept Phase: Participants provided a high level overview
Research Phase: Participants provided a high level overview
Product Design Development Phase: Participants provided a high level overview
Research & Development of the final design Phase: Participants provided a high level overview
Computer Aided Design Phase: Participants provided a high level overview
Computer Aided Manufacturing Phase: Participants provided a high level overview
Prototype Testing Phase: Participants provided a high level overview
Manufacturing Phase: This phase will take most of the day. Participants will use both manual and computer numeric controlled (CNC) mills and lathes.
Assembly Phase: Participants provided a high level overview
Feedback and Testing Phase: Participants provided a high level overview
Product Development Phase: Participants provided a high level overview
Final Product

Participants will be provided lunch. Participants will leave with a basic knowledge of manufacturing, the machining process, a product they create during the day and at T-shirt.
Click Here to Register
This event is being presented by Dream It Do It Western New York, an initiative of the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier and is being hosted by Jamestown Community College.

Administrator, Teacher, Counselor Manufacturing Camp June 29-30, 2023 - MTI Jamestown
2023-06-29 - 2023-06-30
On behalf of Dream It Do It, an initiative of the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, we invite you to participate in Administrator, Teacher, Counselor Manufacturing Camp 2023. This event is for all Administrators, Teachers, and Counselors in Chautauqua County. The event will take place at Jamestown Community College’s Manufacturing Technology Institute (MTI) located at 512 Falconer St., Jamestown, NY 14701 on June 29-30 from 9:00 am -1:00 pm. Lunch will be provided. The manufacturing camp is a fun and informative opportunity! This event is designed to provide you with content and context pertaining to exciting careers in manufacturing that are right here in our region. During the two-day program we will provide you with information regarding the world of manufacturing that you can take back to your schools and classrooms.
Day 1: Agenda – Manufacturing Career Awareness
*DIDI Advanced Manufacturing Program Overview & Discussion
*Tour of a manufacturing facility
*Tour of MTI – Jamestown
*Reflection and Wrap Up
Day 2: Agenda – Manufacturing Production Day
*Overview of the manufacturing process
*Lunch presentation on Emerging Technologies
*Manufacture a Geneva Timing Mechanism
*Reflection and Wrap Up
There is no cost to participate in this event! If you have any questions please contact Melissa Himes at mhimes@didiwny.com.
Click here to register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SY5FKK7

Administrator, Teacher, Counselor Manufacturing Camp July 18-19 2023 - P-TECH
2023-07-18 - 2023-07-19
On behalf of Dream It Do It, an initiative of the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, we invite you to participate in Administrator, Teacher, Counselor Manufacturing Camp 2023. This event is for all Administrators, Teachers, and Counselors in Chautauqua County. The event will take place at Pathways in Technology Early College Highschool (P-TECH) located at 55 E Benton St., Dunkirk, NY 14048 on July18-19 from 9:00 am -1:00 pm. The manufacturing camp is a fun and informative opportunity! This event is designed to provide you with content and context pertaining to exciting careers in manufacturing that are right here in our region. During the two-day program we will provide you with information regarding the world of manufacturing that you can take back to your schools and classrooms. Lunch will be provided.
Day 1: Agenda – Manufacturing Career Awareness
*DIDI Advanced Manufacturing Program Overview & Discussion
*Tour of a manufacturing facility
*Tour of P-TECH
*Reflection and Wrap Up
Day 2: Agenda – Manufacturing Production Day
*Overview of the manufacturing process
*Lunch presentation on Emerging Technologies
*Manufacture a Geneva Timing Mechanism
*Reflection and Wrap Up
There is no cost to participate in this event! If you have any questions please contact Melissa Himes at mhimes@didiwny.com.
Click here to register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SQ9GWG3

Girls in Manufacturing at P-TECH, July 20, 2023
2023-07-20 09:00 - 13:00 UTC
On behalf of Dream It Do It we invite you to participate in Girls in Manufacturing 2023. This event is for girls in grades 5-12th. The event will take place at the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH) facility in Dunkirk, NY, on July 20th from 9:00 am -1:00 pm. Parents, grandparents or guardians are welcome to participate with their child. Lunch will be provided. Students participating get to build a project and take it home with them. Participants also get a tee-shirt. There is no cost to participate in this event! PTECH is located at 55 East Benton Street, Dunkirk, NY 14048. If you have any questions please contact Melissa Himes at mhimes@didiwny.com.
Click here to register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RGYSMLG

Manufacturing Mayhem Camp August 7-11, 2023
2023-08-07 - 2023-08-11
On behalf of Dream It Do It, and initiative of the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier we invite you to participate in Manufacturing Mayhem Camp 2023. This event is for grades 9-12th. The event will take place at Jamestown Community College’s Manufacturing Technology Institute (MTI) August 7-11, 2023 9:00 am -1:00 pm. Participants will learn about the manufacturing process, tour a local manufacturer, and create/manufacture a different project each day. Students participating get to build a project and take it home with them. Lunch will be provided. Participants also get a tee-shirt. There is no cost to participate in this event!
If you have any questions please contact Melissa Himes at mhimes@didiwny.com.
To register click here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LS2PGWP

Girls in Manufacturing 2024 at MTI@JCC, Jamestown
2024-04-20 09:00 - 13:00 UTC
SORRY REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. This event is FILLED TO CAPACITY.
Please see our other event programming for availability!
Girls in Manufacturing is a one day hands-on technical experience designed to empower and encourage girls to consider careers in manufacturing!
During this event participants will:

Learn all stages of the manufacturing process
Use equipment including mills, lathes and CNC machines.
Manufacture a project that they can take home
Meet women leaders in the area who work in manufacturing.

This event is designed for girls 6-12th grades.
If you have any further questions regarding this event contact Todd Tranum at ttranum@didiwny.com

STEM Wars 2024
2024-05-22 09:00 - 2024-05-23 14:00 UTC
STEM Wars 2024
A Technology Competition, Career Fair and Technology Expo!
Manufacturing Career Fair & Technology Expo Open to the Public
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
3:00pm to 6:00pm Manufacturing Career Fair & Technology Exposition at Northwest Arena

Identify job opportunities with local manufacturers
Explore new technology
Network with local manufacturers and organizations

Networking Event: Manufacturers, Suppliers, School Administrators and Teachers
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
6:30pm to 8:30pm Networking Event in the Jamestown Mattress Club at Northwest Arena

STEM Wars 2024 Competition Overview
(Schools, Students, Manufacturers and Community Based Organizations Only)
STEM Wars 2024 is a Technology Competition, Career Fair and Tech Expo held over a two-day period on May 22-23rd at Northwest Arena in Jamestown, New York. The event brings together a variety of stakeholders in support of engaging with students and generating excitement in today’s and tomorrow’s career opportunities in the manufacturing sector. The two day event features a elementary school STEM Wars event, at middle/high school STEM Wars event, combined with a career fair and technology exposition. Manufacturers from throughout the area will be at the event to showcase their products and speak to students about manufacturing careers. Technology suppliers will be bringing the latest state-of-the-art equipment to demonstrate to students and manufacturers. Post-secondary institutions and training providers will be present at the event to share information regarding their specific programming designed to prepare students for careers in manufacturing.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
9:30am to 1:30pm Elementary School STEM Wars Competition, Manufacturing Career Fair & Technology Expo

Thursday, May 23, 2024
9:00am to 1:00pm Middle-High School STEM Wars Competition, Manufacturing Career Fair & Technology Expo

Event Rules for Elementary School Competition
Grade School Competition Criteria

Event Rules for Middle-High School Competition
2X4 Challenge
Bridge Design Balsa Wood Challenge
Bridge Design CNC Laser Cut Challenge
CAD Design Challenge
Cardboard Furniture Creations
Catapult Cornhole
CO2 Cars – Short Track Competition
DIDI 500 – Self Powered Vehicles: Design, Build & Race
Interview Challenge Rubric
Interview Challenge Skills Interest
Interview Challenge Application
Maker Event
Robot Hockey Challenge
Video Competition Story Board Criteria
Video Competition Registration Form
Video Competition Scoring Rubric

Registration
Registering a Manufacturer, Supplier, Not for Profit or Governmental Agency: Click Here

Girls in Manufacturing 2024 at Chautauqua Lake Central School, Mayville NY
2024-06-05 09:00 - 13:00 UTC
SORRY REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. This event is FILLED TO CAPACITY.
Please see our other event programming for availability!
Girls in Manufacturing is a one day hands-on technical experience designed to empower and encourage girls to consider careers in manufacturing!
During this event participants will:

Learn all stages of the manufacturing process
Use equipment including mills, lathes and CNC machines.
Manufacture a project that they can take home
Meet women leaders in the area who work in manufacturing.

This event is designed for girls 6-12th grades.
Click Here and Register Today!
If you have any further questions regarding this event contact Todd Tranum at ttranum@didiwny.com

Girls in Manufacturing 2024 at the PTECH Academy, Dunkirk NY
2024-07-29 09:00 - 13:00 UTC
Girls in Manufacturing is a one day hands-on technical experience designed to empower and encourage girls to consider careers in manufacturing!
During this event participants will:

Learn all stages of the manufacturing process
Use equipment including mills, lathes and CNC machines.
Manufacture a project that they can take home
Meet women leaders in the area who work in manufacturing.

This event is designed for girls 6-12th grades.
Click Here and Register Today!
If you have any further questions regarding this event contact Todd Tranum at ttranum@didiwny.com

TCAM Camp (Teacher, Counselor, Administrator and Manufacturer) August 5-6, 2024 - MTI Jamestown
2024-08-05 - 2024-08-06 | Manufacturing Technology Institute @ JCC – Jamestown, 512 Falconer Street, Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States
On behalf of Dream It Do It, an initiative of the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, we invite you to participate in Administrator, Teacher, Counselor Manufacturing Camp 2024. This event is for all Administrators, Teachers, and Counselors in Chautauqua County. The event will take place at Jamestown Community College’s Manufacturing Technology Institute (MTI) located at 512 Falconer St., Jamestown, NY 14701 on August 5-6 from 9:00 am -1:00 pm. Lunch will be provided. The manufacturing camp is a fun and informative opportunity! This event is designed to provide you with content and context pertaining to exciting careers in manufacturing that are right here in our region. During the two-day program we will provide you with information regarding the world of manufacturing that you can take back to your schools and classrooms.
Day 1: Agenda – Manufacturing Career Awareness
*DIDI Advanced Manufacturing Program Overview & Discussion
*Tour of a manufacturing facility
*Tour of MTI – Jamestown
*Reflection and Wrap Up
Day 2: Agenda – Manufacturing Production Day
*Overview of the manufacturing process
*Lunch presentation on Emerging Technologies
*Manufacture a Project
*Reflection and Wrap Up
There is no cost to participate in this event! If you have any questions please contact Dan Thomas at dthomas@didiwny.com.
Click Here to Register

Manufacturing Mayhem Camp at The Manufacturing Technology Institute at Jamestown Community College, Jamestown
2024-08-12 09:00 - 2024-08-16 14:00 UTC
On behalf of Dream It Do It Western New York, an initiative of the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier we invite you to participate in Manufacturing Mayhem Camp 2024. This event is for students in grades 8-12th, generally students 13yrs and older. The event will take place at Jamestown Community College’s Manufacturing Technology Institute (MTI) August 12-16, 2024 9:00 am -2:00 pm. Participants will learn about the manufacturing process, tour a local manufacturer, and create/manufacture a different project each day. Students participating get to build a project and take it home with them. Lunch will be provided. Participants also get a tee-shirt. There is no cost to participate in this event!
If you have any questions please contact Dan Thomas at dthomas@didiwny.com.
Click here to Register

Girls in Manufacturing 2024 at MTI@JCC, Jamestown
2024-10-19 09:00 - 14:00 UTC
Girls in Manufacturing is a one day hands-on technical experience designed to empower and encourage girls to consider careers in manufacturing!
During this event participants will:

Learn all stages of the manufacturing process
Use tools and equipment to manufacture a project
Manufacture a project that they can take home
Meet women leaders in the area who work in manufacturing.

This event is designed for girls 6-12th grades.
Click Here Register
If you have any further questions regarding this event contact Cindy Aronson at caronson@didiwny.com

Girls in Manufacturing Camp 2025, SUNY Niagara, Sanborn NY
2025-01-11 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | SUNY Niagara’s Welding Lab, 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd, Sanborn, NY, 14132, United States
Girls in Manufacturing is a one day hands-on technical experience designed to empower and encourage girls to consider careers in manufacturing!
During this event participants will:

Learn all stages of the manufacturing process
Use tools and equipment to manufacture a project
Manufacture a project that they can take home
Meet women leaders in the area who work in manufacturing.

This event is designed for girls 6-12th grades. The event will take place at SUNY Niagara’s Welding Lab, located in Sanborn NY on Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 9:00 am -1:00 pm. Parents, grandparents, guardians, mentors or teachers are encouraged to participate with the student(s) they sign up. Lunch will be provided. Students participating get to build a project and take it home with them. Participants also get a t-shirt. There is no cost to participate in this event!
Register here!
If you have any further questions regarding this event contact Ally Sharpe at asharpe@didiwny.com

TCAM Camp (Teacher, Counselor, Administrator and Manufacturer) January 24, 2025 - PTECH Academy Dunkirk
2025-01-24 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | PTECH Academy, Dunkirk, 55 East Benton Street, Dunkirk, 14048, United States
On behalf of Dream It Do It, an initiative of the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, we invite you to participate in TCAM Camp 2025.
This event is for Teachers, Counselors, Administrators and Manufacturers and will take place at the P-TECH Academy, located at 55 E. Benton Street, Dunkirk NY, 14048, on Friday, January 24th from 9:00 am -1:00 pm.
Lunch will be provided.
This camp is a fun and informative opportunity designed to provide you with content and context pertaining to exciting careers in manufacturing that are right here in our region. It offers educators and manufacturers the opportunity to network and discuss challenges and solutions.
For participants representing schools, this two-day program will provide you with information on the world of manufacturing that you can take back to your schools and classrooms.
The agenda includes:

The manufacturing process – an overview
Manufacture a rocket stove using cutting and welding equipment
PTECH Academy overview
Apprenticeship overview
Lunch and Dream It Do It Advanced Manufacturing Program (DIDIAMP) overview and discussion

There is no cost to participate in this event. Stipends are available to participating counselors and teachers.
If you have any questions please contact Cindy Aronson at caronson@didiwny.com.
Register Here

Erie and Niagara Launch Event - New York Beer Project
2025-02-27 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | New York Beer Project, 6933 S Transit Rd, Lockport, NY, 14094
Dream It Do It WNY has expanded to Erie and Niagara counties! Celebrate with us at our launch event—an evening of networking, inspiring speakers, and exciting insights into this impactful initiative.
Date: Thursday, February 27th, 5:30- 7:30pm
Location: New York Beer Project
6933 S Transit Rd
Lockport, NY
What to Expect:

Networking opportunities with local professionals and educators
Insights from engaging speakers into our mission for Dream It Do It in Erie and Niagara counties
Complimentary light fare provided

Register Now:

Questions? Contact us:
Erie County:
Stephanie Morris
smorris@didiwny.com
Niagara County:
Ally Sharpe
asharpe@didiwny.com

Girls in Manufacturing Camp 2025, Buffalo NY
2025-03-08 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Northland Workforce Training Center, 683 Northland Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14211, United States
Girls in Manufacturing is a one day hands-on technical experience designed to empower and encourage girls to consider careers in manufacturing!
During this event participants will:

Learn all stages of the manufacturing process
Use tools and equipment to manufacture a project
Manufacture a project that they can take home
Meet women leaders in the area who work in manufacturing.

This event is designed for girls 8-12th grades. The event will take place at the Northland Workforce Training Center on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Parents, grandparents, guardians, mentors or teachers are encouraged to participate with the student(s) they sign up. Students participating will build a project and take it home with them, learn more about the Dream It Do It Advanced Manufacturing program, explore manufacturing career opportunities, and tour the Northland Workforce Training Center. Lunch is provided and participants receive a t-shirt. There is no cost to participate in this event!
Register here!
Dream It Do It Western New York offers equal opportunity programming. While the Girls in Manufacturing program is focused on females the program is open to all genders. Women make up about 47% of the American workforce but only 30% work in manufacturing. The focus of Girls in Manufacturing programming is to encourage more girls and women to consider careers in manufacturing.
If you have any further questions regarding this event contact Stephanie Morris at smorris@didiwny.com

TCAM Camp (Teacher, Counselor, Administrator and Manufacturer) March 8, 2025 - Buffalo NY
2025-03-13 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Northland Workforce Training Center, 683 Northland Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14211, United States
On behalf of Dream It Do It, an initiative of the Buffalo Niagara Manufacturers Association (BNMA) and Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, we invite you to participate in TCAM Camp 2025.
This event is for Teachers, Counselors, Administrators and Manufacturers and will take place the Northland Workforce Training Center, located at 683 Northland Ave. Buffalo, NY 14211, on Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 9 am – 2pm.
Lunch will be provided.
This camp is a fun and informative opportunity designed to provide you with content and context pertaining to exciting careers in manufacturing that are right here in our region. It offers educators and manufacturers the opportunity to network and discuss challenges and solutions.
For participants representing schools, this two-day program will provide you with information on the world of manufacturing that you can take back to your schools and classrooms.
The agenda includes:

The manufacturing process – an overview
Manufacture a project using manufacturing equipment
Northland Workforce Training Center tour and program overviews
Lunch and Dream It Do It Advanced Manufacturing Program (DIDIAMP) overview and discussion

There is no cost to participate in this event. Stipends are available to participating counselors and teachers.
If you have any questions please contact Stephanie Morris at smorris@didiwny.com.
Register Here

Girls in Manufacturing Camp 2025, SUNY Niagara
2025-03-22 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | SUNY Niagara’s Welding Lab, 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd, Sanborn, NY, 14132, United States
Girls in Manufacturing is a one day hands-on technical experience designed to empower and encourage girls to consider careers in manufacturing!
During this event participants will:

Learn all stages of the manufacturing process
Use tools and equipment to manufacture a project
Manufacture a project that they can take home
Meet women leaders in the area who work in manufacturing.

This event is designed for girls aged 13 and up. The event will take place at the SUNY Niagara Welding Lab on Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Parents, grandparents, guardians, mentors or teachers are encouraged to participate with the student(s) they sign up. Students participating will build a project and take it home with them, learn more about the Dream It Do It Advanced Manufacturing program and explore manufacturing career opportunities. Lunch is provided and participants receive a t-shirt. There is no cost to participate in this event!
Register here!
Dream It Do It Western New York offers equal opportunity programming. While the Girls in Manufacturing program is focused on females the program is open to all genders. Women make up about 47% of the American workforce but only 30% work in manufacturing. The focus of Girls in Manufacturing programming is to encourage more girls and women to consider careers in manufacturing.
If you have any further questions regarding this event contact Ally Sharpe at asharpe@didiwny.com

Girls in Manufacturing Camp 2025 at MTI@JCC, Jamestown
2025-04-05 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Girls in Manufacturing is a one day hands-on technical experience designed to empower and encourage girls to consider careers in manufacturing!
During this event participants will:

Learn all stages of the manufacturing process
Use tools and equipment to manufacture a project
Manufacture a project that they can take home
Meet women leaders in the area who work in manufacturing.

This event is designed for girls 6-12th grades.
Register for the event here.
Dream It Do It Western New York offers equal opportunity programming. While the Girls in Manufacturing program is focused on females the program is open to all genders. Women make up about 47% of the American workforce but only 30% work in manufacturing. The focus of Girls in Manufacturing programming is to encourage more girls and women to consider careers in manufacturing.
If you have any further questions regarding this event contact Cindy Aronson at caronson@didiwny.com.
REGISTER HERE

Girls in Manufacturing Camp 2025 - Buffalo
2025-05-10 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Northland Workforce Training Center, 683 Northland Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14211, United States
Girls in Manufacturing is a one day hands-on technical experience designed to empower and encourage girls to consider careers in manufacturing! Dream It Do It WNY invites you to participate in a FREE event on Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Northland Workforce Training Center in Buffalo, NY.
During this event participants will:

Learn all stages of the manufacturing process
Use tools and equipment to manufacture a project
Manufacture a project that they can take home
Meet women leaders in the area who work in manufacturing.

This event is designed for students in grades 8-12 and age 13 and older. Parents, grandparents, guardians, mentors or teachers are encouraged to participate with the student(s) they sign up.
Register for the event here.
Dream It Do It Western New York offers equal opportunity programming. While the Girls in Manufacturing program is focused on females the program is open to all genders. Women make up about 47% of the American workforce but only 30% work in manufacturing. The focus of Girls in Manufacturing programming is to encourage more girls and women to consider careers in manufacturing.
If you have any further questions regarding this event contact Stephanie Morris at smorris@didiwny.com.
REGISTER HERE

TCAM Camp (Teacher, Counselor, Administrator and Manufacturer) May 15, 2025 - Sanborn NY
2025-05-15 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Niagara Economic Development Center, 6311 Inducon Corporate Drive Suite One, Sanborn, 14132, United States
On behalf of Dream It Do It, an initiative of the Buffalo Niagara Manufacturers Association (BNMA) and Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, we invite you to participate in TCAM Camp 2025.
This event is for Teachers, Counselors, Administrators and Manufacturers and will take place at the Niagara Economic Development Center, located at 6311 Inducon Corporate Drive Suite One in Sanborn NY 14132, May 15 from 9 am – 2pm.
Lunch will be provided.
This camp is a fun and informative opportunity designed to provide you with content and context pertaining to exciting careers in manufacturing that are right here in our region. It offers educators and manufacturers the opportunity to network and discuss challenges and solutions.
For participants representing schools, this two-day program will provide you with information on the world of manufacturing that you can take back to your schools and classrooms.
The agenda includes:

Hands-on manufacturing experience using industry equipment
Networking with local manufacturers and educators
Workforce development discussions
Lunch and Dream It Do It Advanced Manufacturing Program (DIDIAMP) overview and discussion
Tour of Voss Manufacturing

There is no cost to participate in this event. Stipends are available to participating counselors and teachers.
If you have any questions please contact Ally Sharpe at asharpe@didiwny.com.
Register Here

STEM Wars 2025
2025-05-21 09:30 - 2025-05-22 13:00 (America/New_York) | Northwest Arena, 319 W 3rd St, Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States
STEM Wars 2025 is a Technology Competition, Career Fair and Tech Expo held over a two-day period on May 21-22nd at Northwest Arena in Jamestown, New York. The event brings together a variety of stakeholders in support of engaging with students and generating excitement in today’s and tomorrow’s career opportunities in the manufacturing sector. The two-day event features a Grade school STEM Wars event, a Middle/high school STEM Wars event, and career fair and technology exposition.
Event Schedule:

Wednesday, May 21 (9:30 AM – 1:30 PM): STEM Wars for elementary school students
Thursday, May 22 (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM): STEM Wars for middle and high school students

Manufacturers from throughout the area will be at the event to showcase their products and speak to students about manufacturing careers. Technology suppliers will be bringing the latest state-of-the-art equipment to demonstrate to students and manufacturers. Post-secondary institutions and training providers will be present at the event to share information regarding their specific programming designed to prepare students for careers in manufacturing. The event expects well over 1,000 students in attendance across the two-day period.
Event Rules for Elementary School Competition
Grade School Competition Criteria
Event Rules for Middle-High School Competition
2X4 Challenge
Bridge Design Balsa Wood Challenge
Bridge Design CNC Laser Cut Challenge
CAD Design Challenge
Cardboard Furniture Creations
Catapult Cornhole
CO2 Cars – Short Track Competition
DIDI 500 – Self Powered Vehicles: Design, Build & Race
Interview Challenge Rubric
Interview Challenge Skills Interest
Interview Challenge Application
Maker Event
Robotic Event – Full Volume
Maps
Map of STEM Wars Day 1 – May 21, 2025 (Click to Enlarge)
Map of STEM Wars Day 2 – May 22, 2025 (Click to Enlarge)
Registration
Please click the registration link that best matches your role for STEM Wars:

Student Registration – Registration Deadline: Friday, April 11, 2025
Teacher / School Registration – Registration Deadline: Friday, April 11, 2025
Company / Vendor / Other Registration

If you have any further questions regarding this event contact Cindy Aronson at caronson@didiwny.com.

Girls in Manufacturing Camp 2025 at Chautauqua Lake Central School
2025-06-06 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Chautauqua Lake Central School, 100 N Erie St, Mayville, NY, 14757

TCAM Camp (Teacher, Counselor, Administrator and Manufacturer)
2025-07-28 09:00 - 2025-07-30 13:00 (America/New_York) | Jamestown Community College, 525 Falconers Street, Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States
On behalf of Dream It Do It, an initiative of the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, we invite you to participate in TCAM Camp.
This event is for Teachers, Counselors, Administrators and Manufacturers and will take place at the Manufacturing Technology Institute (MTI) at Jamestown Community College on Monday, July 28th and Tuesday, July 29th from 9:00 am -1:00 pm on each day.
Lunch will be provided.
This camp is a fun and informative opportunity designed to provide you with content and context pertaining to exciting careers in manufacturing that are right here in our region. It offers educators and manufacturers the opportunity to network and discuss challenges and solutions.
For participants representing schools, this two-day program will provide you with information on the world of manufacturing that you can take back to your schools and classrooms.
REGISTER HERE
The agenda includes:

Hands-on manufacturing experience using industry equipment
Networking with local manufacturers and educators
Workforce development discussions
Lunch and Dream It Do It Advanced Manufacturing Program (DIDIAMP) overview and discussion

There is no cost to participate in this event. Stipends are available to participating counselors and teachers.

Click here to register today.

Manufacturing Mayhem Camp - SUNY Niagara
2025-08-04 09:00 - 2025-08-08 14:00 (America/New_York) | SUNY Niagara, 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd, Sanborn, 14132, United States
On behalf of Dream It Do It Western New York, an initiative of the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier we invite you to participate in Manufacturing Mayhem Camp 2025. This event is for students in grades 8-12th, generally students 13-18 years old. Participants will:

Learn about the manufacturing process
Tour local manufacturers
Create and manufacture a different project each day that they can take home with them

There is no cost to participate in this event! Lunch will be provided and each participant will receive a free t-shirt.
Where:
SUNY Niagara
When:
August 4-8, 2025
9:00 am -2:00 pm each day
If you have any questions please contact Ally Sharpe at asharpe@didiwny.com
REGISTER HERE.

Manufacturing Mayhem Camp - Jamestown, NY
2025-08-11 09:00 - 2025-08-15 14:00 (America/New_York) | Manufacturing Technology Institute @ JCC – Jamestown, 512 Falconer Street, Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States
On behalf of Dream It Do It Western New York, an initiative of the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier we invite you to participate in Manufacturing Mayhem Camp 2025. This event is for students in grades 8-12th, generally students 13 years and older. Participants will learn about the manufacturing process, tour a local manufacturer, and create/manufacture a different project each day. Students participating get to build a project and take it home with them. Lunch will be provided. Participants also get a tee-shirt. There is no cost to participate in this event!
Where:
Jamestown Community College’s Manufacturing Technology Institute (MTI)
When:
August 11-15, 2025
9:00 am -2:00 pm each day
If you have any questions please contact Cindy Aronson at caronson@didiwny.com.
REGISTER HERE.
