THERE ARE SO MANY WAYS
Help Us Make Participation Possible for More Kids
Sponsor, volunteer, give. We need you!
VEX MN programs serve as a tool for student engagement in STEM, while also developing critical life skills and preparing students for the 21st-century workforce. With that awareness, students are exposed to a number of potential fields or work that could provide a rewarding career and life. That awareness will get them to engage in the development processes through the schools (middle, high and post-secondary). Eventually landing them at good employers.
WHY SUPPORT VEX MN ROBOTICS?
- To Build Strong Students
- To Build Strong Communities
- To Build Strong Partnerships
- To Promote STEM(R) Education
- To Prepare Students for the Future
WHY BE A SPONSOR? Many businesses in Minnesota are in need of skilled labor. By being involved, companies can help create a future workforce to meet their demanding shortage with skilled students from the VEX MN program. As a Sponsor, you:
- Are investing in your associate pipeline AND
- Helping create excitement around STEM(R) careers
Gifts of all sizes collectively make a large impact on the VEX Robotics program.
OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED? We need volunteers and individual contributions, too!
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are a crucial part to our VEX tournaments. Without them, we couldn't make them happen. events. Be part of this by volunteering.
BE A CORPORATE SPONSOR
Sponsoring VEX is just one way to develop the workforce and leaders of tomorrow. All companies stand to benefit by having young employees with the STEM and soft skills VEX helps to nuture.
GIVE TO VEX
VEX is a cause that helps build imaginations. One kid. One robot. One competition at a time. Be a part of something remarkable.
WHAT ARE THE FUNDS WE RAISE USED FOR?
Although students pay to participate, that only covers a portion of the total expenses. We rely on sponsor donations to cover program and administration costs; industry and school volunteers to keep our administrative costs low. For every dollar donated, 85 cents go to the robotics programs and kids.
HERE'S WHAT A FEw OF OUR SPONSORS HAVE TO SAY
VEX provides tools for today's educators, mentors, and parents to inspire the problem solvers of tomorrow.
According to the National Math & Science initiative, the U.S. needs one million more STEM professionals over the next decade than what the market will have based on current rates. Central McGowan is a strong supporter of the VEX mission as it is instrumental in helping build the next generation of STEM workers, empower STEM educators and fill the gap.
~ Joe Francis, CEO at Central McGowan
VEX is a wonderful way for kids to get hands-on involvement with technology and exposure to STEM careers. I personally know several youth who are pursuing careers in STEM fields due to their work in VEX. Just as important as learning technical skills, kids are participating in VEX to learn how to work on a team, execute projects on a deadline, communicate effectively, and operate under pressure. VEX creates and shapes our future workforce!
~ Joan Schatz, CEO at Park Industries
By engaging with the schools through VEX, we are actively working to develop tomorrow’s workforce. We believe VEX Robotics is one of the cost-effective ways to create awareness of the opportunities for students while simultaneously developing both the hard and soft skills they will need to thrive in a manufacturing environment. It’s our privilege to support their efforts.”
~ Greg Flint, President & COO at Cold Spring
HERE'S WHAT STUDENTS HAVE TO SAY
Our greatest assets are not motors or gears — they’re people! And today's students are the future.
With the season wrapping up, it’s been great to see the growth and change that has occurred as the students have learned through mistakes and failures. Their ability to persevere in the face of challenges and frustrations has been one of their greatest accomplishments. This learning is what makes VEX a truly great program and unique experience for the students involved.
- Prince of Peace Robotics, St. Cloud, MN
The biggest thing I notice is the change in abstract thinking. Many of my students start in 2nd-4th grade and when they first attend a camp or practice it is a real struggle for them to build or even think of items to build without step by step directions. Then you turn around and they have been in the program for 3 or 4 years and all of the sudden you as the coach are asking them “How did you do that?”
- Robert Fay, VEX IQ Robotics Competition Coach
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