DESIGN AND ADVANCED FABRICATIONS
From Dreamer To Doer
FOR GRADES : 9, 10, 11 and 12
Design and Advanced Fabrications
Students are able to bridge the connection between virtual and reality by designing their own projects through Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Software and then fabricating them with industry machinery. Future manufacturing is in their hands, literally! Students in our S.M.A.R.T. Programs are able to discover how they can think beyond limits with cutting-edge technologies that will shape the world for years to come!
You’ll Get To…
E-STEM Application
Students are exposed to Computer-Aided Design software and fabrication techniques and machinery such as 3D printers, CNC machinery, and welding.
Hands-on Learning
Students participate in each step of the manufacturing process beginning with concept creation and ending with the manufacturing of the final product. Students are guided by a volunteer mentor who provides advice and structure along the way.
Communication
Students will learn to articulate their thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively; providing and receiving constructive criticism; and the ability to collaborate creatively with peers.
Career Development
Students will gain experience on industry-standard CAD softwares and manufacturing equipment. Opportunities are present for relevant certification programming.
Eligibility
This program is open to all youth in the 5th through 12th grade in Lee, Collier, and Charlotte Counties. Youth must be focused, determined and ready to discover.
Interested in helping with this program?
Mentorship is proven to increase retention, persistence, and graduation of student participants. This high-quality, high-impact mentoring program provides a unique E-STEM platform between mentor and student through an interactive and personalized curriculum.
To get involved in this life-changing and ground-breaking program, apply below. Be someone who matters to someone who matters, and mentor a college student! Click the box below.
Interested?
If you are a youth or parent seeking a program that can provide academic tutoring, college/career planning, 21st-century work skill knowledge, mentoring, or just a place to be challenged and grow? Contact us with any questions? … Contact SMART Program Coordinator, SMART@iwmf2.org