<p><span style="color:black;">Welcome to the Make It Safe Vancouver NGen Youth Challenge! This challenge is designed to engage secondary and post-secondary students in exploring the dynamic field of health and safety within the manufacturing and food processing industries. With a focus on student viewpoints and new technology, this assignment aims to inspire you to think critically and creatively about the future of workplace safety.</span></p>

Make It Safe Vancouver 2024 - NGen Youth Challenge

Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC

<h4 style="text-align:center;">Deadline</h4>

<h4 style="text-align:center;">Team Structure</h4>

<ul><li><span style="color:black;"><strong>Sustainable Practices</strong>: Discuss how integrating new technologies can contribute to more sustainable manufacturing processes. Consider how reducing waste and optimizing energy use through technology can create safer and more efficient workplaces.</span></li><li><span style="color:black;"><strong>Environmental Impact</strong>: Reflect on the environmental benefits of implementing advanced safety technologies. For instance, how can reducing accidents and spills through predictive technologies help protect the environment?</span></li></ul>

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<p>Over three days of unscripted interviews and interactive workshops, attendees with an eye on emerging trends will hear from and collaborate with entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, scientists and thinkers for a first look at the seismic shifts occurring in the way we live, work and play.</p>

<h4>Three days of interviews</h4>

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<h4 style="text-align:center;">Assignment</h4>

<p><strong>Date: </strong>Oct 9, 10:00AM - 2:30PM</p><p><strong>Venue: </strong>Anvil Centre, New Westminster, BC&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Cost: </strong>Free for Secondary + Post-Secondary Students&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Enter a team for a chance to win—or just attend the Challenge on October 9th to see what it's all about. Don't miss out!</p>

<ul><li><strong>AI and Machine Learning</strong>: Understand how AI and machine learning can predict potential hazards and prevent accidents before they happen. Consider how these technologies can be used to monitor worker behavior and identify unsafe practices in real-time.</li><li><strong>Robotics</strong>: Investigate the role of robotics in reducing human exposure to hazardous tasks. Think about how robots can perform repetitive or dangerous tasks, thereby minimizing the risk to human workers.</li><li><strong>Other Emerging Technologies</strong>: Explore other technologies such as IoT (Internet of Things) devices that can provide real-time data on workplace conditions, wearable tech that monitors worker health, and virtual reality (VR) for safety training simulations.</li></ul>

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About

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About The Festival

<p>Explore the dynamic field of health and safety within the manufacturing and food processing industries.&nbsp;Part competition, part showcase, the Youth Challenge introduces students to safety and technology-minded employers—with <strong>$5,100 in cash prizes!</strong><br><br>With a focus on student viewpoints and new technology, the 2024 Youth Challenge aims to inspire you to think critically and creatively about the future of safety at work.</p>

<p><strong>$5,100 </strong>worth of prizes will be awarded in the following categories:</p><h5>Team Prizes:</h5><p>First Place: $2,000<br>Second Place: $1,000<br>Third Place: $500</p><h5>Individual Prizes:</h5><p>8 Spontaneous Prizes: $200 each</p>

<h3 style="text-align:center;"><strong>The Youth Challenge is free to participate and attend,</strong> and open to ALL secondary and post-secondary students in B.C.</h3><p style="text-align:center;">If you need any assistance in the submission process, please contact Youth Culture for help at <a href="mailto:makeitsafe@safetyalliancebc.ca">makeitsafe@safetyalliancebc.ca</a>&nbsp;</p>

<h4 style="text-align:center;">Showcase</h4>

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<p style="text-align:center;">Challenge entries must be received by Friday, September 27th, 2024 at 8pm PT</p>

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<ul><li><strong>Adopting Best Practices</strong>: Explore how manufacturers could adopt best practices in improving production processes to enhance workplace health and safety without relying on new technologies. Consider methods like employee training programs, ergonomic assessments, and efficient workflow designs. How can these practices contribute to a safer and healthier work environment?</li></ul>

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Schedule highlights

<h5><span style="color:black;"><strong>2. Sustainability and Environment</strong></span></h5>

<ul><li><span style="color:black;"><strong>Adoption and Training</strong>: Consider the challenges manufacturers might face in adopting these new technologies. How can companies train their workforce to effectively use these technologies? What are the best practices for ensuring a smooth transition?</span></li><li><span style="color:black;"><strong>Cost and Accessibility</strong>: Discuss the financial aspects of integrating advanced technologies. How can smaller manufacturers afford these technologies? What solutions exist to make them more accessible?</span></li><li><span style="color:black;"><strong>Regulatory Compliance</strong>: Look into how new technologies can help manufacturers comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations. What role can technology play in ensuring adherence to these standards?</span></li></ul>

<h5><strong>3. Implementation Challenges and Solutions</strong></h5>

<p style="text-align:center;">Throughout the day, we will celebrate students who exemplify exceptional presentation skills, professional demeanor, and achievements beyond the official prize categories by awarding them with spontaneous prizes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Entries will be judged based on the following criteria:&nbsp;</p><ul><li><strong>Innovation and Creativity</strong>&nbsp;(30%): Originality of the ideas and how creatively they solve the problem.</li><li><strong>Practicality and Feasibility</strong>&nbsp;(25%): The practicality and feasibility of implementing the proposed solutions.</li><li><strong>Impact on Safety and Sustainability</strong>&nbsp;(25%): Potential impact on improving workplace safety and sustainability.</li><li><strong>Presentation and Clarity</strong>&nbsp;(20%): Clarity and effectiveness of the presentation.</li></ul><p>Please note that students must attend the event in order to win a prize. If you have any questions, please email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:makeitsafe@safetyalliancebc.ca">makeitsafe@safetyalliancebc.ca</a>&nbsp;</p>

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<h5><strong>1. Technological Integration in Safety</strong></h5>

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<p style="text-align:center;">Teams can consist of up to 4 members.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align:center;">All teams must complete the submission form and choose either a&nbsp;<br>Poster (24"W x 36"H) or (18W" x 24H");&nbsp;<br>PowerPoint (no more than 5 slides), or a<br>&nbsp;Video - MP4 (no longer than 2 minutes) to accompany their presentations.&nbsp;</p>

<h4 style="text-align:center;">Finalists</h4>

<h4 style="text-align:center;">Prizes</h4>

<h5>5. Safety from a Youth Lens&nbsp;<br>(Secondary Students Only)&nbsp;</h5>

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<ul><li><strong>Youth Perspectives</strong>: How can employers better integrate youth voice and opinion on safety? What are the youth saying and feeling on this topic?&nbsp;</li><li>What are you/youth worried about?</li></ul>

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<p style="text-align:center;">Six (6) finalists will be chosen to present their projects on stage for a chance to win one of three team prizes. Stage presentations will be in the format of five-minute, timed lightning presentations.&nbsp;</p>

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<h5>4. Best Practices in Improving Production Processes&nbsp;<br>(Without Technology)&nbsp;</h5>

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<h3>Challenge Question</h3><h4><span style="color:black;">How can manufacturers integrate AI, machine learning, robotics, and other emerging technologies to enhance workplace safety, while also addressing sustainability and environmental concerns?&nbsp;</span></h4><p><span style="color:black;">Alternatively, you can explore how adopting best practices in improving production processes can contribute to workplace health and safety without relying on new technologies.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">Choose a theme for your team project—and see the Guidelines below for more details on the Challenge and how to submit your entry.</span></p>

<p style="text-align:center;">Finalist entries will be showcased during Make It Safe Vancouver at the NGen Youth Challenge from 10am to 2pm on October 9th, 2024.&nbsp;</p>