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.

Create Your Future Camp 2025 @ SUNY Niagara
2025-10-04 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | SUNY Niagara, 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd, Sanborn, 14132, United States
Create Your Future is a one-day hands-on technical experience designed to empower and encourage students to consider careers in manufacturing! Dream It Do It WNY invites you to participate in a FREE event on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at SUNY Niagara in Sanborn, 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 industry leaders in the area who work in manufacturing.

This event is designed for students in grades 8-12 (typically ages 13-18) Parents, grandparents, guardians, mentors or teachers are encouraged to participate with the student(s) they sign up.
Register here.
If you have any further questions regarding this event contact Allison Sharpe at asharpe@didiwny.com

Girls in Manufacturing Camp 2025 at MTI@JCC, Jamestown
2025-10-18 09:00 - 14:00 (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 in grades 8-12 (typically ages 13-18).
Registration 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

Girls in Manufacturing Camp 2025 @ Northland Workforce Training Center - Buffalo
2025-10-25 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, October 25, 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) November 14, 2025 - Sanborn, NY
2025-11-14 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | SUNY Niagara, 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd, Sanborn, 14132, United States
This event is for Teachers, Counselors, Administrators and Manufacturers and will take place at SUNY Niagara, located at 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd, on Friday, November 14, 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 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
SUNY Niagara 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 Allison Sharpe at asharpe@didiwny.com
Register here!

Create Your Future Camp 2026 @ SUNY Niagara
2026-01-07 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | SUNY Niagara, 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd, Sanborn, 14132, United States
Create Your Future is a hands-on technical experience designed to empower and encourage students to consider careers in manufacturing! Dream It Do It WNY invites you to participate in a FREE event at Tech Wars on January 7, 2026.
More details coming soon!
If you have any further questions regarding this event contact Allison Sharpe at asharpe@didiwny.com

TCAM Camp (Teacher, Counselor, Administrator and Manufacturer) January 23, 2026 - PTECH Academy Dunkirk
2026-01-23 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | PTECH Academy, Dunkirk, 55 East Benton Street, Dunkirk, 14048, United States
Register Today!
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 2026.
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 23rd from 9 am – 1 pm.
There is no cost to participate. 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 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
Participation in an Applied Learning Experience
PTECH Academy overview
Apprenticeship overview
Lunch and Dream It Do It Advanced Manufacturing Program (DIDIAMP) overview and discussion

If you have any questions please contact Cindy Aronson at caronson@didiwny.com.
Register here!

TCAM Camp (Teacher, Counselor, Administrator and Manufacturer) February 5, 2026 - Medina, NY
2026-02-05 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Register Today
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 2026.
This event is for Teachers, Counselors, Administrators and Manufacturers and will take place at the Orleans Niagara BOCES Center at 4232 Shelby Basin Rd Medina, NY 14103 on February 5 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 program will provide you with information on the world of manufacturing that you can take back to your schools and classrooms.
The agenda includes:

Networking with local manufacturers and educators
Workforce development discussions
Lunch and Dream It Do It Advanced Manufacturing Program (DIDIAMP) overview and discussion
Industry Tour

There is no cost to participate in this event.
If you have any questions please contact Ally Sharpe at asharpe@didiwny.com.
Register Today!

Girls in Manufacturing Camp 2026, SUNY Niagara
2026-03-07 09:00 - 14:00 (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 aged 13 and up. The event will take place at the SUNY Niagara Welding Lab on Saturday, March 7, 2026 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 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 Today!
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 2026 at P-Tech Academy Dunkirk, NY
2026-03-07 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | PTECH Academy, Dunkirk, 55 East Benton Street, Dunkirk, 14048, United States
Register Today!
Join us on Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 9am to 2 pm for a unique Girls in Manufacturing Camp. This event is in partnership with Nestle Purina. It is a one-day hands-on experience designed to empower and encourage girls to consider careers in manufacturing!
See the image above for complete details.
This event is designed for girls in grades 8-12 (typically ages 13-18).
Register Today!
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.

TCAM Camp (Teacher, Counselor, Administrator and Manufacturer) March 11, 2026 - Buffalo NY
2026-03-11 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Northland Workforce Training Center, 683 Northland Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14211, United States
Register Today!
This event is for Teachers, Counselors, Administrators and Manufacturers and will take place at the Northland Workforce Training Center, located at 683 Northland Ave. Buffalo, NY 14211, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 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 program will provide you with information on the world of manufacturing that you can take back to your schools and classrooms.
The agenda includes:

Workforce Development Conversations with Industry Professionals
Understanding the manufacturing process
Applied learning experience using manufacturing equipment
Northland Workforce Training Center tour and program overviews
Lunch and discussion of the Dream It Do It Advanced Manufacturing Program (DIDIAMP)

There is no cost to participate in this event.
If you have any questions, please contact Alycia Ivancie at aivancie@didiwnycom
Register Today!

TCAM Camp (Teacher, Counselor, Administrator and Manufacturer) - Jamestown, NY
2026-03-20 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Manufacturing Technology Institute @ JCC – Jamestown, 512 Falconer Street, Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States
Register Today!
On behalf of Dream It Do It, powered by the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier (MAST), we invite you to participate in TCAM Camp 2026.
This event is for Teachers, Counselors, Administrators and Manufacturers (TCAM) and will take place at the Manufacturing Technology Institute (MTI) at Jamestown Community College, located at the corner of Falconer and James Street in Jamestown, NY, on Friday, March 20, 2026 from 9:00 am -2:00 pm.
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 program will provide you with information on the world of manufacturing that you can take back to your schools and classrooms.
The agenda includes:

An overview of the Dream It Do It Advanced Manufacturing Program (DIDIAMP) and how it assists students in connecting to career opportunities in our region.
Strengthening your understanding of manufacturing and its importance in our region
The manufacturing of a take home project using manufacturing equipment
Tour of the Manufacturing Technology Institute and programs offered
An overview of Registered Apprenticeship as a career and education pathway
Networking and learning from educators and manufactures in the room
Lunch!

Thanks to the generosity of our financial supporters, there is no cost to participate in this event.
If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Aronson at caronson@didiwny.com.
Register Today!

Girls in Manufacturing Camp @ Northland Workforce Training Center - Buffalo
2026-03-21 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Northland Workforce Training Center, 683 Northland Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14211, United States
Register Today!
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, March 21, 2026 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 (typically ages 13-18). Parents, grandparents, guardians, mentors or teachers are encouraged to participate with the student(s) they sign up.
Register Today!
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 Alycia Ivancie at ivancie@didiwny.com.

Girls in Manufacturing Camp @ Northland Workforce Training Center - Buffalo
2026-05-02 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Northland Workforce Training Center, 683 Northland Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14211, United States
Register Today!
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 2, 2026 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 (typically ages 13-18). Parents, grandparents, guardians, mentors or teachers are encouraged to participate with the student(s) they sign up.
Register Today!
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 Alycia Ivancie at aivancie@didiwny.com

US Navy MIB Educator Information Session
2026-05-07 16:00 - 18:00 UTC
Please join us on May 7, 2026 from 4-6 p.m. at Buffalo State University – The Jacqueline Vito LoRusso Alumni & Visitor Center. Register today https://share.hsforms.com/1leURIXElQ4W6n0fev3ol1g8oa1t

Senior leadership from the U.S. Navy Maritime Industrial Base (Texas, Long Island, and Virginia) will be in Western New York. They are hosting this regional CTE workforce pipeline session at Buffalo State University focused on rebuilding and strengthening advanced manufacturing and skilled-trades education pathways for both students and teachers.
Who Should attend:
5-12 STEM Teachers, CTE Teachers, School Counselors, School Administrators, Work-based Learning Coordinators, and Workforce Development Partners.
Why this matters:
The Navy must hire 150,000+ skilled workers in the next decade to meet submarine production goals (Columbia-Class and Virginia-Class). This initiative directly connects education systems to national workforce strategy and funding pipelines.
Key Initiative Partner:
BuildSubmarines.com (managed by Blue Forge Alliance)
🔗 https://www.buildsubmarines.com
🔗 https://www.blueforgealliance.us

Priority technical pathways:
Welding
CNC Machining
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
Metrology & Quality Assurance
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Engineering & Production Planning
Supply Chain & Regional Manufacturing Capacity
This is a rare opportunity to directly engage with national defense workforce leadership and position Western New York CTE programs for future partnerships, funding, curriculum alignment, and student career pipelines.
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TCAM Camp (Teacher, Counselor, Administrator and Manufacturer) May 14, 2026 - Buffalo NY
2026-05-14 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Register Today – Spots are limited!
This event is for Teachers, Counselors, Administrators and Manufacturers and will take place at Tesla, located at 1339 South Park Ave. Buffalo, NY 14220, on Thursday, May 14, 2026 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.
For participants representing schools, this program will provide you with information on the world of manufacturing that you can take back to your schools and classrooms.
The agenda includes:

Workforce Development Conversations with Tesla Leadership
Understanding career pathways available
Applied learning experience
Tour of Tesla’s manufacturing floor
Lunch and discussion of the Dream It Do It Advanced Manufacturing Program (DIDIAMP)

There is no cost to participate in this event.
If you have any questions, please contact Alycia Ivancie at aivancie@didiwnycom
Register Today!

STEM Wars 2026 - Jamestown, NY
2026-05-20 09:30 - 2026-05-21 13:00 (America/New_York) | Northwest Arena, 319 W 3rd St, Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States
STEM Wars 2026 is a Technology Competition, Career Fair and Tech Expo held over a two-day period on May 20-21 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 todays 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 20 (9:30 AM – 1:30 PM): STEM Wars for elementary school students
Thursday, May 21 (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
Catapult Cornhole
CO2 Car
DIDI 500
Interview Challenge Student Worksheet
Interview Challenge Rubric
Maker Event
Robotic Full Volume
HS Aviation Drone Challenge
MS Aviation Competition
Lego Build Challenge
Shirt Design Challenge (2027 STEM Wars Shirt)
Student Research Symposium
Registration
Please click the registration link that best matches your role for STEM Wars:
Student Registration
Teacher/School Registration – Registration Deadline: April 3, 2026
Vendors download flyer to learn more
Company/Vendor/Other Registration
If you have any questions regarding this event contact Cindy Aronson at caronson@didiwny.com.

Girls in Manufacturing Day at Chautauqua Lake Central School
2026-06-05 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Chautauqua Lake Central School, 100 N Erie St, Mayville, NY, 14757
Girls in Manufacturing Day is a one-day hands-on technical experience designed to empower and encourage girls, in grades 7-12, 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 for students from Chautauqua Lake, Brocton, and Clymer. Contact your school guidance counselor to attend.
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.

Manufacturing Mayhem Camp - Jamestown, NY
2026-08-03 09:00 - 2026-08-07 14:00 (America/New_York) | Manufacturing Technology Institute @ JCC – Jamestown, 512 Falconer Street, Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States
Registration is now closed! If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email Cindy Aronson at caronson@didiwny.com
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 2026. 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 3-7, 2026
9:00 am -2:00 pm each day
If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Aronson at caronson@didiwny.com.
