Edge Factor invites your school to...
Host a "Faces of the Future" event!
Edge Factor is inviting your school to host an in-school live event experience!
Inspire students to explore, prepare, and connect on their Career Journey into the Trades.
The Edge Factor tour bus is coming to your area - and we'd love to make a stop at your school!
Runtime of the Event: 2 hours
"Faces of the Future" event highlights include:
1) A Motivational Keynote Presentation
🎤🔥 We kickoff the event with an inspirational presentation by Jeremy Bout, the founder of Edge Factor and a manufacturer-turned-filmmaker! His dynamic and engaging speaking style paired with his personable, storytelling approach captivates students' attention.
This high-impact, age appropriate 40-minute presentation covers the following topics:
- 💪 The importance of resiliency and transferable skills in the real world 💪
- 🔨 The extraordinary training and career opportunities available in the skilled trades (OYAP, SHSM, Co-Op, Tech programs + Career Pathways) 🔨
- 🌟 Real-life stories of people who have overcome challenges to achieve success 🌟
Students leave feeling inspired and empowered, with a renewed sense of hope for their future. And then they head to our Virtual Reality experience...
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2) Virtual Reality: Immersive Learning
💡 Students will discover the thrilling world of skilled trades with Edge Factor's VR booth! 🤩
Our immersive 360-degree virtual reality experiences give students the opportunity to explore industries and technology like manufacturing, agriculture, construction, and 3D printing like never before! Students hear the voices of industry professionals sharing insights and get a realistic and engaging view of what it's like to work in the trades! 🚀💪
3) "Faces of the Future" Photo Shoot
After VR, students are curious about what their future could hold! Let Edge Factor's "Faces of the Future" capture their potential through fun photos to help students see themselves in a rewarding career, with a special focus on the exciting world of skilled trades. 📸
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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Contact Edge Factor through our Contact us page or email us at info@edgefactor.com. We will book a meeting with you to share more info and walk you through everything!
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- Book a call with Edge Factor to schedule the event and coordinate the details with our talented event management team.
- We need a space for students to hear the Keynote Presentation - this could be a gymnasium, library or auditorium. Make sure you book the space ahead of time.
- Identify which classes of students you want to invite.
- Edge Factor brings ALL of the A/V equipment and VR goggles needed to host this event - making it as easy as possible for you!
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Participating in the "Faces of the Future" event, which includes the keynote presentation by Jeremy Bout, a virtual reality booth, and a photo shoot with students, provides numerous benefits for students:
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Inspiration and motivation: Jeremy's keynote presentation is designed to inspire and motivate students to pursue their goals and dreams, no matter what challenges they may face. By sharing real-life stories of individuals who have overcome obstacles to achieve success, he provides students with a sense of hope and possibility for their own futures. His presentation will open students' eyes to career pathways, and skilled trades training and careers.
- Exposure to training opportunities: The event promotes programs like OYAP, SHSM, and tech-ed programs that provide students with opportunities to explore careers in the skilled trades. By attending the event, students can gain exposure to these programs and learn about the wide range of career options that are available to them.
- Career exploration: The event includes a virtual reality booth and opportunities for students to learn about skilled trades careers and real transferable skills for the real world. This can help students gain a better understanding of work environments and the types of careers that are available to them and the skills that they need to succeed in these fields.
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Skill-building: The event is geared towards helping students learn about the skilled trades and develop transferable skills that are applicable to the real world. This knowledge can help them prepare for their future careers and develop the skills they need to succeed.
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Yes! Edge Factor understands that students of different age groups have unique learning needs and interests. That's why the "Faces of the Future" keynote presentations are customized to suit the grade level of the student audience, whether they are in grades K-5, 6-8, or 9-12.
For example, presentations for younger students (K-5) will include age appropriate content and visual elements, while presentations for high school students will dive deeper into the practical skills and educational pathways.
Edge Factor's team will work with your school to determine which grade levels are participating to ensure the appropriate level of content and engagement for your students!
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For information on the costs to participate, please email info@edgefactor.com.
