HATBORO, PA — Upper Moreland Middle School students visited KMM Group‘s advanced manufacturing facility in Hatfield to participate in the “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing” video competition, a program aiming to inspire interest in manufacturing careers among young people.
The competition, organized locally by the Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC), pairs middle school students with manufacturing companies to create videos that showcase the industry’s innovation and career opportunities.
During their tour, students engaged with KMM Group employees and experienced precision manufacturing technologies and processes firsthand. The visit highlighted the diverse career choices in manufacturing and the critical role the sector plays in producing impactful products.
“Participating in the ‘What’s So Cool’ program is tremendously rewarding and fun as we work with these students, but it’s also essential in teaching them the importance of the manufacturing industry,” said John Shegda, CEO of KMM Group, Ltd. “Before we know it, these 6th graders will become problem solvers, engineers, or entrepreneurs. This program helps them understand that we make vital, life-changing products right here in PA and in the US. The future is bright!”
The students captured video footage and conducted interviews during the visit, which they are using to craft a final video submission. Their goal is to educate classmates and the broader community about the exciting opportunities in manufacturing careers.
“DVIRC has been coordinating the program ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing’ in Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Bucks counties for the past seven years,” said Hannah McGarry, Director of Workforce Development for DVIRC. “This statewide initiative is an excellent way to generate excitement in our middle schools about the amazing products created by our manufacturers and their impact on the world.”
The students’ video will compete for awards, including the Viewer’s Choice Award, voted on by the public from March 19-21. Support the Upper Moreland team by voting online at www.whatssocool.org.
The program serves as a gateway to change perceptions about manufacturing and inspire the next generation of skilled professionals.
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