At the annual Widget Cup competition, participating students solve a real-life business problem for a local employer by using skills acquired through Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) courses. 

Established in 2015, the Frederick County EDA's regional Widget Cup® event is a competition for high school teams drawn from students attending public schools in Frederick County, Clarke County, and Winchester, Virginia.

Each year, the EDA collaborates with teachers at the area's five high schools to field a competitive team. Teams are comprised of eight students who have demonstrated competencies in engineering, construction, welding, electricity, audio/visual equipment, and oral presentation. 

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