EPIC

Join the EPIC Challenge and Stand Out!

Calling all Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students: Here’s your chance to team up, solve real-world business challenges, and stand out to future employers.

What is EPIC?

Employer Provided Innovation Challenge (EPIC) is your opportunity to:

• Collaborate with a team of 2-5 students from any degree program.
• Propose innovative solutions to real challenges posed by local companies.
• Develop durable skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration.

Why Participate?

• Complete the challenge and receive a digital badge showcasing your skills and achievements.
• Work closely with local employer, York County Natural Gas Authority.
• Win Prize Money: 1st Place: $1,000  |  2nd Place: $750  |  3rd Place: $500

Details:

• Kickoff: Week of February 17, 2025
• Presentations: Week of April 7, 2025
• Weekly check-ins using a virtual platform!

The Challenge:

How can a natural gas company effectively promote its environmental benefits while addressing common misconceptions about natural gas?

Over the challenge period, your team will develop creative solutions to help York County Natural Gas Authority (YCNGA) enhance customer understanding, improve engagement, and position natural gas as a key player in a sustainable energy future.  Your challenge is to create a strategy or campaign that combines education, innovation, and actionable steps to strengthen the company's connection with its community and customers.  

Applications are Closed - 8 Teams have taken on the Challenge in Spring 2025!

 

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