Scholarships may be redeemed one of two ways. Current students will have a check cut directly to their academic institution. They will need to check with their school to see who the check needs to be made out to and where it needs to be sent. Graduating seniors can put their scholarship money toward continuing education. They will need to identify not more than three training opportunities and gather the relevant contact information regarding where and to whom they should be sent. All scholarship monies are paid through the Arizona Technology Council. Winning students will receive information on how to redeem their scholarship.

Each competitive event form specifies a maximum number of teams the venue and technical equipment can support. It also specifies an allotment of slots per college. The process works like this: slots are reserved for all interested colleges/faculty at the rate specified in the competitive event form. Each college/faculty sponsor is able to register a primary team and waitlist a second team. After all interest and registration is finalized, any remaining open slots are filled with waitlisted teams.

Yes. For the onsite competitive events, at least one team member must be registered with an Arizona college and present on game day in order for the team to participate in the onsite competitive events.

The number varies by game. Details can be found on individual game pages.

The number of slots is limited and varies by game. One team per college per game may be registered on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis. Once a college has been seated for a game, additional teams from that college will be waitlisted and will be used on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis to fill any remaining open slots. Confirmation e-mails will be sent to each team’s sponsoring faculty member once registration has been verified.

For the onsite competitive events, students can declare their intent to play, but teams must be formed by faculty sponsors. To register your teams:

Send an e-mail to AvnetTechGames@Avnet.com with following information:
1. Name of Game you are participating in
2. College you are representing
3. Before registering a team, please note the maximum number of students per team for your particular game.
4. Student ATG Web Site Usernames (if known)
5. Student first and last names
6. Student e-mail addresses

Note: A confirmation e-mail will be sent to you and your selected team members.

Additional Registration Information:

• The number of slots is limited and varies by game.
• One team per college per game may be registered on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis.
• Once a college has been seated for a game, additional teams from that college will be waitlisted and will be used on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis to fill any remaining vacant slots.
• Confirmation e-mails will be sent to each team’s sponsoring faculty member once registration has been verified.

1. Click on the ‘Declare Your Intent to Play' link located on the Web site home page and all game pages.
2. Complete the required information for all games you are interested in.
3. Click the 'submit' button.

Create an Account – by creating an account you become a member of the Avnet Tech Games community.

1. Click on the ‘Create a New Account’ link located under the login box in the top left of the page.
2. Fill in your username and e-mail address.
3. From the pull down menu, select your primary role.
4. Fill in your profile information, including: first name, last name, and phone number.
5. Faculty and students must select a college from the pull down menu.
6. If relevant, fill in the name of your company.
7. Read the ‘Terms of Use’ and check the appropriate box. If you have questions regarding the terms and conditions or model release, please contact AvnetTechGames@Avnet.com or call (480) 643-7657.
8. Review your information and click ‘Create New Account.’
9. A confirmation e-mail will be sent to the e-mail address you entered. Follow the instructions in that e-mail to verify your account.

You may be trying to create an account while logged into your existing account. To create a new account, simply log out and the 'Create a New Account' form will appear in the upper left hand corner of the home page. If you have additional difficulties, please contact us at 480-643-7657 or send an e-mail to AvnetTechGames@Avnet.com.

Each student may only participate on one team for a particular game. So, if someone was enrolled at MCC and ASU, they could only be on one team in one particular game. They could, however, participate on another team as a student of another school in another game -- as long as the timing works for them to actively participate in both games.

Four. One team could participate from each of ASU's four campuses.

Participating faculty have the opportunity to integrate real-world experience within current or future curriculum, as well as coach students and showcase the knowledge gained in the classroom. From a professional development perspective, they can gain recognition for successful teaching practices.

Winning students receive scholarships. In addition, this is a great opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge, experience, and competency in their selected fields of study. Additionally, they can connect with local employers and showcase their talents/abilities. Thousands of students will graduate and apply for the same jobs. However, the individuals who secure the best jobs have one thing in common – experience outside of the classroom.

Competitive events are judged by an independent panel of sponsor representatives and technical experts.

Scholarships, possible internships and industry contacts. Additionally, the day’s events culminate in an awards ceremony, where the winning students are announced and awarded their scholarships and prizes.

Students work with their instructor to understand the requirements of the competition. They practice and prepare for the competition in advance of actual event. Students gain valuable exposure and extensive experience which helps prepare them for the workforce in the areas of communications, problem-solving, leadership, technology, and group dynamics.

Executives from Avnet and the Center for Workforce Development at the Maricopa Community Colleges were chatting at a community event. Avnet realized that the community colleges are an underserved market.

Lots of companies focus on K-12 and the universities also get lots of corporate attention. We wanted to create a program that reached this underserved market but also helped prepare the students for jobs. This is a great opportunity for doing community outreach but it also helps us, and other high tech companies, by creating a more educated workforce to hire.

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If you forgot your password, simply click the link under the login section on every page that says, "Request new password". Enter your e-mail address and click the "E-mail new password" button. If the system finds your account, it will e-mail you a new password so you can access your account. Once you're logged in, don't forget to change your password to something you can remember.

Note: There is no way to retrieve an existing password for any user. Passwords go through a one-way encryption so not even an administrator who has direct access to the database can see your password.

If you can't login, see What do I do if I forgot my password?. If you can login and you just want to change your password to something else, click on "My Account" in the side navigation. Then click "Edit" from the buttons across the top of the content page. From the edit page, type your new password into the "Password:" box. Then type it again in the "Confirm password:" box. Then click "Save".