2022 Southwestern PA Youth Pitch Competition

Brought to you by BUILD.org

Calling all educators serving middle school and high school youth in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties

Video Preparation Guidelines

Follow this positioning format:

Video Tips

Practice for Perfection

Suggested ways to record:
1. iPhone, iPad, Zoom and Loom are all choices of recording tools for their video presentation
2. Record with both students and their presentation in view
3. Record horizontally for the best view of the students and their presentation

Stay Focused

- Make eye contact with the camera/audience
- Notecards may be used as cue cards
•Pro Tip: Notecards should avoid having a full script
- Even when you are not speaking, don’t forget the camera is still recording!
•Be aware of your body language while you and your business partners are speaking

- Everyone has an opportunity to speak
- Professional dress is encouraged
- Practice makes perfect
•Practice how you will transition from each speaker
•Project your voice when you speak

want to talk with us?

Thinking of participating and have questions or would like to learn more information from a BUILD staff member?

Please email Rashaida Melvin at rmelvin@build.org
or fill out the form below.