Looking for a resume-ready project, competitive edge in your job hunt or experience to add to your transfer application? Join Solve It!
Solve It! is an entrepreneurial mindset challenge for WCC students. You'll work with a team of fellow WCC students to create and present solutions to real-life challenges from corporations, institutions and entrepreneurs.
Local businesses present challenges to students who, over a week's time, work in teams to present solutions. Winning teams can win cash prizes sponsored by local businesses.
2025 Winning Teams
This year, we had 24 WCC students register during the initial sign-up. Of those, 22 students were placed into six teams, with three teams competing in separate challenges. One of the teams consisted of just two participants.
Team 1: The Entrepreneurship Club
- Roman Karas
- Quinn Lowen
- James Natale
- Norman Martin
Team 4: Business Divas
- Sahar Safdari
- Madisyn Brooks
- Blessing Nsiku
- Emily Tu
The following individuals were voted by their team members to be the most impactful and helpful throughout the weeks challenge:
- Roman Karas
- Laura Gross
- Oumoukhairy Kane
- John Adams
- Sahar Safdari
- Madisyn Brooks
- Norina Chintoan
- Uday Thabateh
Special thank you to these staff members that have made a consistent effort in helping us with the event and coaching WCC students:
- Claire Sparklin (WCC Faculty and ToolBox kit facilitator)
- Bonnie Tew (WCC Faculty and ToolBox kit facilitator)
- Anthony Terry (WCC Faculty and SolveIT! 2025 Coach)
Heather Piotter (owner of Dora's Donuts)
dorasdonutshop@gmail.com
Rayna Dye (owner of Cooks' Spice Blend)
info@cooksc.com
Join Solve It!
Any WCC student is welcome to join, though entry is limited to the first 100 students.
Solve It! is a two-part challenge. To fully participate, you must commit to attending both challenges: the Get Ready and Challenge events. Please make sure you're available on both dates.
Your first step to joining Solve It! is to register to join the EC.