Queen City Robotics Alliance Annual Showcase and Volunteer Recruiting Event

8720 Red Oak Boulevard,Charlotte NC 28217

08 June, 2022

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Join in this interactive showcase and networking event to learn about our mission and why volunteering with us may be a great fit for you! Presented by Queen City Robotics Alliance (QCRA) - FREE eventAre you looking for ways to get involved in the Charlotte community? You have the skills and experience we're looking for!We're inviting Charlotte professionals to an interactive showcase and networking event. We are looking for professionals like you to join our mission to promote STEM careers as a QCRA volunteer or a team mentor. Bring a friend or co-worker and enjoying networking with other local professionals while learning about what we do at Queen City Robotics Alliance and how you can make an impact in our community. Would you or your company like to directly impact your company's workforce development? We build the future workforce you are looking for! But we can't do it alone - We need you! Together we will create an even bigger impact by empowering students to be prepared for the future of work in technology, engineering, aviation, and aerospace careers. Send your team or a company representative to find out how you can get involved in shaping the future workforce. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Several QCRA robotics teams will be on hand to demonstrate their team robots and to talk with you about how our programs have positively impacted them and their interest in STEM. You'll even have a chance to drive our robots yourself. Robotics team members, mentors and volunteers will be on hand to explain our many programs and how you can get involved. This event is free to attend, light refreshments will be provided. Special thanks to MHI for providing the Water Oak Conference Center for this event. MHI - The Industry That Makes Supply Chains Work and the only trade association in North America that brings together material handling, logistics and supply chain industries. Free onsite parking There are So Many Ways to Volunteer with QCRA!Mentor a Robotics Team!Robotics teams need Mentors, Leaders, Teachers, and HelpersAnybody can be a mentor - all you need is the willingness to work with kids and have fun! Our volunteers come from all types of backgrounds: Industry professionals, Retirees, Hackers, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Manufacturing (machine tools, sheet metal, plastics), Marketing, Fundraising, Programming, Project Management, Finance, and more! Nontechnical skills neededWebsite design and writingBusiness managementPublic relationsTeach a classTechnical skills neededTechnical skills needed:EngineeringProgrammingCAD/ 3D modelingQCRA Volunteer SupportEvent planningAccountingSocial media postingWebsite managementProgram managementSponsorship OpportunitiesSupport QCRA robotics teamsSupport the QCRA Zone - a shared team workspaceSupport QCRA STEM programs QCRA leverages the FIRST robotics platform to get youth involved and excited about STEM. Learn more about FIRST programs here: