How can we inspire the next generation of innovators? Manufacturing Day is the perfect opportunity to open plant doors, engage students, and show them how modern manufacturing works.
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Posted: December 07, 2016|Categories: Community , Manufacturing , Internship , Manufacturing Day , Robotics , Engineering , Local , FIRST , STEM|With a corporate-wide emphasis on supporting STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) education efforts, Bishop-Wisecarver Group is active in numerous student-based events both locally and nationally. This past month, we had the unique opportunity of combining some of these efforts and groups in the same place! Discussions of STEM, robots, pirates and tigers were mentioned throughout the day and it wasn’t because Halloween was coming. When BWG opened its doors for the national Manufacturing Day event this year, we welcomed two groups of FIRST robotics teams to our plant. BWG has sponsored both of these teams in their incredible work with the FIRST program and now had the opportunity to enhance their learning in the world of manufacturing.Read more »
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Posted: November 29, 2016|Categories: Community , Manufacturing , Internship , Manufacturing Day , Robotics , Education , Local , Reflection , FIRST , STEM|This year, BWG actually had two Manufacturing Days as there were so many people wanting to attend the tours. We hosted groups on October 7 and October 29 and visitors included high school students from the East Bay and Silicon Valley, national and local manufacturing group officers, elected officials and community members. Sessions included a plant tour, 3D printer demonstration and a panel discussion which included a Q&A with employees.Read more »
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Posted: June 20, 2016|Remember your first job interview? Did that memory just make you cringe and groan? Did you know how to answer the questions, look professional and think quickly all while not showing sweat? The Pittsburg, California Chamber of Commerce and Pittsburg High School understand the challenges of first interviews and want students to look back on this time as a key to their success. One that includes smiles - not groans.Read more »
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“We work together and are placed in roles where we each discover new skills of leadership and group collaboration…”Read more »
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“It demonstrates what we have done in the six weeks to represent not only ourselves as a team, but also our school and community.”Read more »
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Bishop-Wisecarver Group is a proud sponsor of the FIRST® robotics program and, in addition to providing in-kind donations totaling between $150-250K, we also sponsor four regional student teams. In today’s blog, we are proud to feature Mentor Jack Gillespie of Pittsburg High School Robotics FRC Team 5430, The Robolution Crew, located in Pittsburg, California.Read more »
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Posted: April 05, 2016|Categories: Community , Manufacturing , Internship , Robotics , Engineering , Education , Industry , Local , Reflection , STEM“What are your plans after graduation?” It’s a question heard often this time of year as high school students are finishing tests, signing yearbooks and making plans for the next chapter in their lives. Do they choose college, tech school, career or travel? Do they have enough information to help make such choices?Read more »
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Posted: March 21, 2016|Categories: Community , Manufacturing , Internship , Robotics , Engineering , Education , Local , FIRST , STEMBishop-Wisecarver Group is a proud sponsor of the FIRST® robotics program and, in addition to providing in-kind donations totaling between $150-250K, we also sponsor four regional student teams. In today’s blog, we feature The TigerBots, FTC Team 7593, of Notre Dame High School located in Belmont, California.Read more »
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Bishop-Wisecarver Group is a proud sponsor of the FIRST® robotics program and, in addition to providing in-kind donations totaling between $150-250K, we also sponsor four regional student teams. In today’s blog, we feature Coach Peter Strawn of St. Francis Catholic High School FRC Team 692, The Fembots, located in Sacramento, California.Read more »