Student Innovation on Display: West-MEC and City of Surprise Reveal Collaborative Project
The highlight of the event includes the reveal of a semester-long project West-MEC Powersports and IT security students have commissioned for the City of Surprise and Ottawa University. While the final project remains a surprise for attendees, the real impact lies in the hands-on experience and industry-relevant skills students used to complete the project.
Following the ceremony, guests will participate in a guided VIP tour of West-MEC’s Northwest Campus.
WHO:
City of Surprise Mayor and Council
Surprise Economic Development Department
Ottawa University
West-MEC leadership and students
Community and industry partners
WHAT:
8:00am Coffee and Donuts
8:30 Welcome by West-MEc Superintendent Dr. Spurgeon
8:40 Surprise Mayor, Kevin Sartor
8:45 Matt Still, Powersports Instructor
8:55 Student and Mr. Still hand off project to the Mayor and Dr. Tyner
9:00 Test drive
9:10am Tour of the Automotive Student Lab Spaces
VISUALS:
Student project reveal moment (natural reactions from attendees seeing it for the first time)
Students presenting and explaining their work to city leaders and industry partners
High-profile West Valley leaders (Mayor/Council) engaging directly with students
Hands-on student demonstrations inside classrooms/labs
Wide shots of West-MEC’s Northwest Campus showcasing modern, high-tech learning spaces
Close-ups of students working with equipment, technology, or project materials
Candid interactions between students and economic development leaders
Group photos during the ceremony and post-presentation
VIP campus tour in action (leaders walking through programs, observing instruction)
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3601394-0
