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A MESSAGE FROM BOTSIQ’S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Education is changing.  BotsIQ is here to help.

As youth prepare for their future, they face a new world of work that requires advanced skills and technical knowledge.  In a time when manufacturers are challenged to find skilled workers to meet their workforce needs, high-quality education and training programs like BotsIQ are necessary to provide youth with a supportive system to explore manufacturing career opportunities and build in-demand skills. 

To accomplish its mission, BotsIQ offers the following high-quality programs:

BotsIQ Combat Robotics
Through this exciting, hands-on STEM program, student teams partner with industry professionals to experience the entire process of engineering and manufacturing a 15-pound robot (Bot), including Computer-Aided Design, fabrication, machining, welding, and electrical engineering. Once the Bot is complete, students test out their creations in BotsIQ’s gladiator style competitions.

BotsIQ Academy
BotsIQ Academy offers access to online educational platforms such as Tooling U-SME, SolidProfessor, and Mastercam University to deliver high quality, industry-based curriculum. BotsIQ Academy offers coursework to prepare for industry recognized credential exams such as SME’s Certified Manufacturing Associate certification or NIMS Materials, Measurement, and Safety credential.

BotsIQ Robotics Technician Pre-Apprenticeship
The Robotic Technician Pre-Apprenticeship is a state-registered program with a formal curriculum that consists of online instruction and related hands-on projects in the areas of safety, math & measurement, manufacturing, electronics, robotics, and career-ready skills. The Pre-Apprenticeship offers standardized, technical learning resources, advances competency development based on industry needs, and offers students the opportunity for advanced standing in 8 regional post-secondary training programs.

BotsIQ Close the Loop
The BotsIQ Close the Loop program provides academic, career development, and employment opportunities for students with barriers to employment. These may include: manufacturing career exploration, resume and cover letter writing, technical skills training (including BotsIQ Academy), job shadowing, career counseling, work readiness training, job search, on-the-job training, Pre-Apprenticeship opportunities, job shadowing, cooperative work experiences, paid or unpaid internships, career mentoring, mock interviews, and/or financial planning.

BotsIQ Post-Secondary Internship
The internship program extends BotsIQ’s reach to young adult high school graduates and provides paid, real-world work experience at local manufacturing companies.

BotsIQ Cobot Challenge
The BotsIQ Cobot Challenge introduces middle school students to in-demand advanced manufacturing and robotics careers in an exciting, hands-on program that challenges them to work together to identify and solve a problem using a collaborative robot. Participating students gain skills in four key areas: mechanical engineering and computer-aided design; electrical engineering and electronics; computer programming; and fabrication with machining and 3-D printing.

Join us today!  For more information, email [email protected].

Sincerely,
Michel Conklin
Executive Director, BotsIQ

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BotsIQ is a program of the 501(c)3 organization Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation. All donations are tax-deductible.

What is BotsIQ?

BotsIQ is a workforce development program of the Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation.  It was created to provide a pathway for youth to explore rewarding careers in manufacturing.

Through exciting, hands-on, project based learning opportunities, BotsIQ attracts smart, capable students who love to build things and solve problems – exactly the type of people that will comprise the future manufacturing workforce.

BotsIQ has three overarching goals:

  • To advance STEM education.
  • To provide resources to local schools to develop hands-on technical learning.
  • To link students with industry mentors and promote an understanding of manufacturing and STEM career pathways.

BotsIQ is working to spark student interest in manufacturing careers, address the manufacturing skills gap, and build the industry’s future workforce.

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2 days ago

SWPA BotsIQ

WOW, what a season HUGE - Battlebots! We are so proud of your success and we had a great year cheering you on!

Congratulations to the entire team -- but a special shoutout to our #BotsIQ alumni, Garrett Santoline, Don Doerfler, and Joe Doerfler.

#botsiqproud
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We are such HUGE fans, and Jonathan was incredibly gracious in his final interview !

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4 days ago

SWPA BotsIQ

“Don’t wait for Inspiration- it comes while working” - Henri Matisse

Students at Waynesburg Elementary School experienced 3D Pens for the first time!

Kids and their families were invited to learn how to use a 3D Pen to trace shapes and create their own custom glasses.

We love empowering the next generation of makers!

#stemeducation #makersgonnamake #BotsIQ #3dpens #3dprint
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4 days ago

SWPA BotsIQ

“Don’t wait for Inspiration- it comes while working” - Henri Matisse

Students at Waynesburg Elementary School experienced 3D Pens for the first time!

Kids and their families were invited to learn how to use a 3D Pen to trace shapes and create their own custom glasses.

We love empowering the next generation of makers!

#stemeducation #makersgonnamake #BotsIQ #3dpens #3dprint
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1 week ago

SWPA BotsIQ

We are back for day 2 of ‘Burgh Bash 2023! The battles start at 9am at Rosedale Technical College.

Missed the sparks yesterday or want to catch the live stream today? Visit www.botsiqpa.org/competitions/.

#BotsIQ #botswillbattle #sparkswillfly
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We are back for day 2 of ‘Burgh Bash 2023! The battles start at 9am at Rosedale Technical College. 

Missed the sparks yesterday or want to catch the live stream today? Visit www.botsiqpa.org/competitions/. 

#BotsIQ #botswillbattle #sparkswillfly

2 weeks ago

SWPA BotsIQ

#BotsIQ is still in need of Volunteers on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of this week for our first time hosting a National Championship- ‘Burgh Bash!

‘Burgh Bash will take place at @rosedaletech on Friday, May 19th and Saturday, May 20th, 2023.

Volunteers will help kids across the country navigate the competition as they battle in our double elimination bracket!

To learn more and register, click the link below:

botsiqpa.org/volunteer-information
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#BotsIQ is still in need of Volunteers on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of this week for our first time hosting a National Championship- ‘Burgh Bash!

‘Burgh Bash will take place at @rosedaletech on Friday, May 19th and Saturday, May 20th, 2023.

Volunteers will help kids across the country navigate the competition as they battle in our double elimination bracket!

To learn more and register, click the link below:

https://botsiqpa.org/volunteer-information
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