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Dream It. Do it. Academies introduce participants to the manufacturing design process in a fun and interactive format. These programs are an innovative way to educate students, parents and teachers about manufacturing careers. A variety of activities structure each day, and may include tours, lectures, and manufacturing demonstrations. Additionally, a competitive manufacturing assignment is built into the academy or camp, where participants are divided into teams and given time to collaborate and work on their assignment, often with the assistance, knowledge and expertise of industry engineers from multiple disciplines.
Camps are designed for students who are still in high school.
DIDIVA Advanced Technology Academy, Camp and Adventure Highlights:
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing and engineering technologies
- An in-depth view of applied technologies in manufacturing.
- An understanding of what it takes to make a product and grow a business.
- A friendly competition with other students in designing, building, and running a manufacturing system.
- Learn from engineers and technical experts.
- See robotics and automation at work.
For additional detailed information please contact Melissa Gordon, mgordon@vamanufacturers.com
About this Camp
Root Cause Analysis for Today’s World
Click here to view the program flyer, pricing and program outline.
Our Next Webinar is Right Around the Corner!
Join us at the end of the month for a special edition of the VMA webinar series.
We welcome speakers Erik Miller – Vice President of Foreign Exchange Services and Tim Quinlan – Senior Economist of Wells Fargo’s Global Economic and Foreign Currency teams. They will focus on the state of the global economy as well as how to manage currency risk when engaging in international trade.
Dream It. Do it. Academies introduce participants to the manufacturing design process in a fun and interactive format. These programs are an innovative way to educate students, parents and teachers about manufacturing careers. A variety of activities structure each day, and may include tours, lectures, and manufacturing demonstrations. Additionally, a competitive manufacturing assignment is built into the academy or camp, where participants are divided into teams and given time to collaborate and work on their assignment, often with the assistance, knowledge and expertise of industry engineers from multiple disciplines.
Camps are designed for students who are still in high school.
DIDIVA Advanced Technology Academy, Camp and Adventure Highlights:
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing and engineering technologies
- An in-depth view of applied technologies in manufacturing.
- An understanding of what it takes to make a product and grow a business.
- A friendly competition with other students in designing, building, and running a manufacturing system.
- Learn from engineers and technical experts.
- See robotics and automation at work.
For additional detailed information please contact Melissa Gordon, mgordon@vamanufacturers.com
About this Camp
Dream It. Do it. Academies introduce participants to the manufacturing design process in a fun and interactive format. These programs are an innovative way to educate students, parents and teachers about manufacturing careers. A variety of activities structure each day, and may include tours, lectures, and manufacturing demonstrations. Additionally, a competitive manufacturing assignment is built into the academy or camp, where participants are divided into teams and given time to collaborate and work on their assignment, often with the assistance, knowledge and expertise of industry engineers from multiple disciplines.
Camp: participants eligible for this camp are Rising 7-11 graders from Osbourn, Osborne Park, Stonewall Jackson, Patriot, Battlefield, C. D. Hylton High Schools and Middle School feeders. No transportation.
DIDIVA Advanced Technology Academy, Camp and Adventure Highlights:
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing and engineering technologies
- An in-depth view of applied technologies in manufacturing.
- An understanding of what it takes to make a product and grow a business.
- A friendly competition with other students in designing, building, and running a manufacturing system.
- Learn from engineers and technical experts.
- See robotics and automation at work.
For additional detailed information please contact Melissa Gordon, mgordon@vamanufacturers.com
Dream It. Do it. Academies introduce participants to the manufacturing design process in a fun and interactive format. These programs are an innovative way to educate students, parents and teachers about manufacturing careers. A variety of activities structure each day, and may include tours, lectures, and manufacturing demonstrations. Additionally, a competitive manufacturing assignment is built into the academy or camp, where participants are divided into teams and given time to collaborate and work on their assignment, often with the assistance, knowledge and expertise of industry engineers from multiple disciplines.
Camp: participants eligible for this camp are middle school students 6th-8th grades.
DIDIVA Advanced Technology Academy, Camp and Adventure Highlights:
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing and engineering technologies
- An in-depth view of applied technologies in manufacturing.
- An understanding of what it takes to make a product and grow a business.
- A friendly competition with other students in designing, building, and running a manufacturing system.
- Learn from engineers and technical experts.
- See robotics and automation at work.
For additional detailed information please contact Melissa Gordon, mgordon@vamanufacturers.com
Dream It. Do it. Academies introduce participants to the manufacturing design process in a fun and interactive format. These programs are an innovative way to educate students, parents and teachers about manufacturing careers. A variety of activities structure each day, and may include tours, lectures, and manufacturing demonstrations. Additionally, a competitive manufacturing assignment is built into the academy or camp, where participants are divided into teams and given time to collaborate and work on their assignment, often with the assistance, knowledge and expertise of industry engineers from multiple disciplines.
Camp: participants eligible for this camp are rising 9th-12th grade students in the Richmond Metro are. No transportation provided..
DIDIVA Advanced Technology Academy, Camp and Adventure Highlights:
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing and engineering technologies
- An in-depth view of applied technologies in manufacturing.
- An understanding of what it takes to make a product and grow a business.
- A friendly competition with other students in designing, building, and running a manufacturing system.
- Learn from engineers and technical experts.
- See robotics and automation at work.
- Students will take 2 field trips to area manufacturers.
For additional detailed information please contact Melissa Gordon, mgordon@vamanufacturers.com
Effective Personal Productivity®
What would you do with an extra 1 to 2 hours a day?
Are you frustrated by constant interruptions, emails, excessive meetings?
This award-willing Leadership Management International (LMI) program uses a proven process that helps participants develop new, more productive behaviors, and increases personal and team effectiveness. Topics include:
- Time Management
- Goal Setting
- Planning & Prioritizing
- Effective Communication
- Delegation
- Team Productivity
Locations & Dates:
Richmond: Begins August 30, 2018
Roanoke: Begins September 4, 2018
Effective Personal Productivity®
What would you do with an extra 1 to 2 hours a day?
Are you frustrated by constant interruptions, emails, excessive meetings?
This award-willing Leadership Management International (LMI) program uses a proven process that helps participants develop new, more productive behaviors, and increases personal and team effectiveness. Topics include:
- Time Management
- Goal Setting
- Planning & Prioritizing
- Effective Communication
- Delegation
- Team Productivity
Location & Date:
Roanoke: Begins September 4, 2018
Root Cause Analysis for Today’s World
Click here to view the program flyer, program outline and pricing.