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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Adam Le <adam@smta.org>
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<b>Sent:</b> Monday, June 22, 2026 11:03 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Hunter, Tiffany <huntert1@ohio.edu><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [External] Free Student Opportunity: Electronics Skills Challenge | August 20, 2026 – Embassy Suites by Hilton Cleveland-Rockside<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Hello Tiffany, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">My name is Adam and I am with the Electronic Manufacturing & Assembly Collaborative (EMAC). Supported by the Surface Mount Technology
Association (SMTA) and the Department of Defense IBAS program, we connect industry, academia, and government to develop a stronger, more prepared workforce in electronics manufacturing.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">I'm excited to share a free, hands-on STEM opportunity for students — the
<b>EMAC Electronics Skills Challenge</b>, taking place during the SMTA Ohio Valley Expo.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Event Details</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Date:
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Thursday August 20, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Location:
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Embassy Suites by Hilton Cleveland-Rockside, 5800 Rockside Woods Blvd N., Independence, Ohio 44131<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Cost:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> FREE<b>
</b>to participate (lunch included with registration)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><img width="430" height="344" style="width:4.4791in;height:3.5833in" id="x_image_0" src="cid:6f5cd9b7-d1f4-4eb6-aae4-57f71a7caef5"></span></i></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">About the Challenge</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">The EMAC Electronics Skills Challenge is designed to give students real-world experience in one of the most critical skills in the electronics
industry — soldering and workmanship. Participants will:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Practice and test soldering skills<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Compete for best quality and craftsmanship<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Win prizes and recognition<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Network with electronics and manufacturing industry professionals<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Gain exposure to career pathways in electronics and manufacturing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Participation is completely free, and students simply need to
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register</a> as an attendee for the SMTA Ohio Valley Expo to take part.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in STEM, engineering, manufacturing, skilled trades, and electronics to gain
hands-on experience, build confidence, and connect with industry professionals.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">I would appreciate your help in sharing this opportunity with the students, educators, and community partners you serve.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Let me know if you have any questions and thank you for supporting student engagement in STEM education and workforce development.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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