Announcing the 3rd Annual Southwestern PA Youth Pitch Competition

In honor of BUILD’s 25th Anniversary, schools from across the Greater Pittsburgh Area are invited to join the 3rd annual Southwestern PA Youth Pitch Competition! 

Launching in January 2024, the competition will continue to increase equitable access to entrepreneurship education and highlight BUILD’s mission to ignite the power of youth in underserved communities to build career success, entrepreneurial mindsets and opportunity.

Each team of students in grades 7-12 will create a “pitch” for a business, alongside an educator sponsor, and submit a video to enter the competition. The competition will culminate with the top 3 teams competing at the 2024 BUILDFest SWPA in May! Stay tuned for more information coming soon!

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VIDEO PREPARATION GUIDELINES

HOW 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
4. Follow Presentation Diagram to the Right

PRESENTATION TIPS.

- Make eye contact with the camera
- 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​

Follow positioning format Above

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Fill out this form to receive a free sample of our curriculum and to receive occasional email updates on how to bring BUILD to your community.