Skills Based Volunteering

Bring the Big Ideas Experience to Your Community!

Do you want to inform, inspire and connect your community to the opportunities available in the skilled trades? Big Ideas is giving you the chance to WIN a FREE 4-hour Mobile Learning Lab Event that brings cutting-edge technology and skilled trade exploration directly to your school, organization, business or community group.

Your event could be a school day event, career fair, business open house, an opportunity for transitional communities, or any other type of event for your guests to get some hands on skilled trades experiences!

Enter below for your chance to be selected as the winner or feel free to contact us to learn more about how Big Ideas can fit with your career awareness and inspirational goals.

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Eligibility:

The giveaway is open to schools, organizations, and community and other groups located in the United States -up to 300 miles away from New Ulm, MN 56073.
Entrants must be 18 years or older.
Employees of Big Ideas, their families, affiliates, and anyone directly associated with the giveaway are not eligible to participate.

How to Enter:

To enter, complete the entry form at BigIdeasUSA.org/giveaway.
Only one entry per organization is allowed. Duplicate entries will be disqualified.
Entries must be submitted by 8:00 PM CST on January 6, 2025.

Prize Details:

One winner will receive a 4-hour Big Ideas Mobile Learning Lab event.
The prize includes use of high-tech simulators and instruction by skilled trade professionals.
The event must be scheduled based on mutual availability between the winner and Big Ideas in March 2025.
Prize has no cash value and cannot be exchanged, transferred, or redeemed for cash or other services.

Winner Selection:

The winner will be chosen by Big Ideas based on eligibility and suitability from the submissions received.
The decision of Big Ideas is final and binding.
The winner will be announced on Facebook at 12:00 Noon CST on January 8, 2025, and contacted directly via the email or phone number provided during entry.

Conditions of Participation:

By entering, participants agree to Big Ideas using their name, organization name, and event details for promotional purposes without additional compensation.
Participants must ensure that the proposed location for the event is suitable and safe for the Mobile Learning Lab.

Liability Release:

Big Ideas is not responsible for any technical issues, entry errors, or unforeseen circumstances that may affect participation or the outcome of the giveaway.
The winner assumes all responsibility for coordinating with Big Ideas to host the event safely and in compliance with local regulations.

Modifications and Termination:

Big Ideas reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the giveaway for any reason, including but not limited to technical failures, fraud, or other issues beyond its control.

Privacy Policy:

Personal information collected during entry will only be used by Big Ideas and will not be shared or sold to third parties.

Agreement to Rules:

By participating, entrants fully and unconditionally agree to these rules and Big Ideas’ decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to this giveaway.

Void Where Prohibited:

This giveaway is void where prohibited by law.

What do I get with a 4-Hour Event?

Our Mobile Learning Lab Events are turn key. Our trailer is fully equipped with an on-board generator to power the heat/ac for comfortable climate control and all of the simulators. All you need to do is locate a parking spot! Each experience is staffed by an active or retired skilled trades professional to guide your participants and allow for meaningful conversations about the trades. Set up the lab any way you’d like by choosing 4 of these engaging experiences:

Industrial Coatings/PaintVR
Caterpillar Excavator
Carpentry/WoodEd
Fall Protection/Hands on Safety
VR Gantry Crane
Cargo Securement/Hands on Ratchet Strapping
Augmented Reality Welding
TransfrVR 20+ VR Experiences

About this Giveaway

Who can enter?

Schools, Civic Organizations, Non-Profits, Foster Care, Businesses, Trade Organizations, Chambers of Commerce, Local Clubs, or any group that would like to have Big Ideas’ Mobile Learning Lab for an event!

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Other rules

Eligibility:

The giveaway is open to schools, organizations, and community and other groups located in the United States -up to 300 miles away from New Ulm, MN 56073.
Entrants must be 18 years or older.
Employees of Big Ideas, their families, affiliates, and anyone directly associated with the giveaway are not eligible to participate.

How to Enter:

To enter, complete the entry form at BigIdeasUSA.org/giveaway.
Only one entry per organization is allowed. Duplicate entries will be disqualified.
Entries must be submitted by 8:00 PM CST on January 6, 2025.

Prize Details:

One winner will receive a 4-hour Big Ideas Mobile Learning Lab event.
The prize includes use of high-tech simulators and instruction by skilled trade professionals.
The event must be scheduled based on mutual availability between the winner and Big Ideas in March 2025.
Prize has no cash value and cannot be exchanged, transferred, or redeemed for cash or other services.

Winner Selection:

The winner will be chosen by Big Ideas based on eligibility and suitability from the submissions received.
The decision of Big Ideas is final and binding.
The winner will be announced on Facebook at 12:00 Noon CST on January 8, 2025, and contacted directly via the email or phone number provided during entry.

Conditions of Participation:

By entering, participants agree to Big Ideas using their name, organization name, and event details for promotional purposes without additional compensation.
Participants must ensure that the proposed location for the event is suitable and safe for the Mobile Learning Lab.

Liability Release:

Big Ideas is not responsible for any technical issues, entry errors, or unforeseen circumstances that may affect participation or the outcome of the giveaway.
The winner assumes all responsibility for coordinating with Big Ideas to host the event safely and in compliance with local regulations.

Modifications and Termination:

Big Ideas reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the giveaway for any reason, including but not limited to technical failures, fraud, or other issues beyond its control.

Personal information collected during entry will only be used by Big Ideas and will not be shared or sold to third parties.

Agreement to Rules:

By participating, entrants fully and unconditionally agree to these rules and Big Ideas’ decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to this giveaway.

Void Where Prohibited:

This giveaway is void where prohibited by law.

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