What is OCCRA?
OCCRA is a local association formed to increase the number of students involved in competitive robotics. These competitions provide recognition and encouragement for students who devote their energies to these areas of studies.
OCCRA is supported by the Oakland Schools Education Foundation (OSEF), whose support is made possible through the generosity and support of area businesses and individuals. Unlike the FIRST competitions, OCCRA requires the entire robot be student-designed and built. The rules of the competition will allow for and encourage corporate partnerships but will not allow precise machining or processes that cannot be carried out in the schools.
OCCRA is supported by the Oakland Schools Education Foundation (OSEF), whose support is made possible through the generosity and support of area businesses and individuals. Unlike the FIRST competitions, OCCRA requires the entire robot be student-designed and built. The rules of the competition will allow for and encourage corporate partnerships but will not allow precise machining or processes that cannot be carried out in the schools.
The OCCRA Mission...
The Oakland County Competitive Robotics Association (OCCRA) shall organize and administer a high school competitive robotics league in Oakland County for the purpose of:
1. Generating enthusiasm for technical and academic disciplines such as design, engineering, physics, mathematics, and electronics through student designed and built robots
2. Providing a format for integrating and applying diverse scientific, technical, and other areas of study within the high school curriculum
3. Providing recognition and encouragement for students who devote their energies to these technical, scientific, and other areas of study
4. Promoting team/workplace skills and good sportsmanship
5. Raising awareness within high schools of the diverse technical career options available in our county and state
6. Creating partnerships with corporations and the educational community that will enrich the high school experience for our students by providing greater accessibility to people in scientific and technical careers.
1. Generating enthusiasm for technical and academic disciplines such as design, engineering, physics, mathematics, and electronics through student designed and built robots
2. Providing a format for integrating and applying diverse scientific, technical, and other areas of study within the high school curriculum
3. Providing recognition and encouragement for students who devote their energies to these technical, scientific, and other areas of study
4. Promoting team/workplace skills and good sportsmanship
5. Raising awareness within high schools of the diverse technical career options available in our county and state
6. Creating partnerships with corporations and the educational community that will enrich the high school experience for our students by providing greater accessibility to people in scientific and technical careers.