A Community Based Partnership
Oxford Invitational Youth Robotics Challenge is a community-based partnership founded in 2005 to give youth hands-on experience in design, construction and team problem solving by building and programming a robot for an industrial-type task. Through this exciting project youth are encouraged to explore the many rewarding careers available today with manufacturing companies in Oxford County and the surrounding area.
Our Goals
- To give youth hands-on experience in design, construction and team problem solving by building and programming a robot for an industry modeled task
- To expose youth to innovative technology and to test their interests and abilities
- To connect youth with a mentor (upon availability) from the manufacturing industry to provide valuable experience, learning about real world scenarios, problem solving and team building skills
Steering Committee:
The organizing committee comprises individuals from local organizations that are passionate about our community providing youth opportunities to thrive. This event comes together due to the dedication and hard work of a small group of individuals from:
- City of Woodstock, Economic Development
- Codelets Education Centre
- Community Employment Services Oxford
- Elgin Middlesex Oxford Workforce Planning & Development Board
- Fanshawe College Woodstock/Oxford Regional Campus
- London District Catholic School Board
