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STIHL Inc. Hosts 5th Annual Manufacturing Technology Summer Camp<br /> Students to build obstacle-avoiding robots, STIHL addresses manufacturing skills gap<br /> <br /> WHAT: STIHL Inc. invites you to its 5th annual STIHL Manufacturing Technology Summer Camp (MTSC). Through the camp, the company helps foster the future of manufacturing and gives students hands-on experience in technology-based projects. The camp promotes careers in modern manufacturing and educates young people on both skilled trades and degreed career paths in manufacturing.<br /> <br /> This year, high school students across the state of Virginia have the unique opportunity to design and build an obstacle avoiding robot using STIHL<br /> components. During the four-day camp (July 27-30), students will develop insight<br /> into the skills and teamwork necessary to turn raw materials into finished goods<br /> in a competitive manufacturing environment.<br /> <br /> On the final day, five teams will participate in a manufacturing competition challenging them to work together to assemble, market and present their finished products to a distinguished panel of judges. Each member of the winning team receives a scholarship of $1,000 and the status of MTSC Champion!<br /> <br /> The manufacturing camp is a collaboration between Dream It. Do It. Virginia and STIHL Inc.