Starting today, Wednesday, May 20th, the Explore Program will launch a special celebration highlighting the skills and dedication of students and educators across West Virginia. Our awardees demonstrate innovation, commitment, and robust capacities essential for workforce readiness in modern manufacturing. These are critical components to the vitality of the state and the manufacturers operating within our borders.
For 12 consecutive days, we will highlight the talent and extraordinary work of some amazing individuals who are making a difference. The award announcements will be available at here and Explore’s Facebook page.
“As the Explore Team has worked with students and educators to increase the understanding of manufacturing across the state, we have been amazed by student talent and poise. The educators involved in our programs are steadfast champions for their students, tirelessly seeking means to help them succeed along their career pathways. We are honored to work with these individuals and want to recognize their dedication,” Monica Cross, Program Director of the WVMAEF.
The EMERGING ELITE IN MANUFACTURING Awards will recognize West Virginia students who have excelled in manufacturing-related courses and programs. Awardees have taken part as student leaders in Explore the New Manufacturing events while demonstrating workforce-ready skills and communication. These student leaders serve as lab hosts, presenters, and mentors to middle schoolers exploring potential career pathways.
OUTSTANDING INDUSTRY EDUCATOR Awardees are making positive impacts in the classroom. Student success often is the result of a teacher who is dynamic and inspires pupils to work harder in pursuit of a rewarding future. Awardees have championed students on multiple Explore the New Manufacturing events and in Career Technical Education endeavors.
