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Guided Makerspace Skills Exploration Application

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About the Program

MakeHaven has received an Empower Makers Grant from Stanley Black and decker to provide coaching and support to members whose goals are to gain new, career-relevant maker skills. Participants will set goals for earning badges and receive encouragement to reach their goal. This 8 week program is organized into three phases: Explore, Experience, Exhibit. The first 4 weeks will require a group meeting at 6:30pm on Wednesday nights. We aim to run a new cohort every other month (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov). Each two month cohort will consist of 8 to 12 people who participate in a part-time (5+ hours per week), hands-on makerspace based experience guided by our introductory sessions and supported by a coach. Cohorts will be selected through an application process.

Participants must be at least 18 years old and MakeHaven members to participate (scholarships based on need available).   

After completing the requirements of the program the participant will earn a certificate issued by MakeHaven listing earned gems. The program is offered at a cost of $100 (in addition to $50 membership cost), successful graduates recieve an additional 2 month membership gift card (valued at $100) that they can give to a friend or apply to own membership.
 
You can contact gems@makehaven.org with questions. Individuals looking for a deeper experience may consider makehaven.org/foundations
 
First 2023 Cohort starts with Digital Fabrication on Wednesday January 11
Next Cohort is planned for March.
 

Schedule Overview

 
Week Topic Activity Skills

Pre Work

Week 0

 

Getting Setup

(non members)

 
 
MakeHaven Onboarding (individually scheduled)
GEMS welcome overview video

1 Orientation

1 Video

Phase 1 - Explore

Over a 4-week period participants are oriented to the makerspace, then 8 microcredential skills or shop orientations across metalworking, woodworking, textile, digital fabrication. 

(earn emerald gem, if 8 badges)

Phase 1

Week 1

 Digital Fabrication
GROUP: Digital fabrication over view  and Vinyl Cutter badge
 
INDEPENDENT: choice/schedule of:

1 Meeting

2 Skills
Phase 1
Week 2 		 Textiles

GROUP:  Textiles overview and Sewing Machines badge

INDEPENDENT: choice/schedule of:

Vinyl Screen Printing or Sailrite Sewing Machine

1 Meeting

2 Skills
Phase 1
Week 3		 Woodworking

GROUP: Woodshop Overview and
Compound Miter Saw

INDEPENDENT: choice/schedule of:

Table Saw or Drill Press

1 Meeting

1 Shop Orientation

1 Skills
Phase 1
Week 4		 Metal

GROUP:Metal Shop Overview  and Small Metal Drill Press 

INDEPENDENT: choice/schedule of:

Chop Saw or Mig Welding

 

1 Meeting

1 Shop Orientation

1 Skill

Phase 2 - Experience

Participants select a focus area to build experience and earns a minimum of four additional tool credentials in that area, and complete work on a personal project, planned in collaboration with their coach. See focus area table below. Coach availble during standard class time, and partcipants indepently schedule time with volunteer educators in interest areas.  

Projects can be selected from the list at: https://www.makehaven.org/projects or of the participant's own design. (3 weeks)

(Earn Sapphire gem, if 12+ badges)
Week 5 Planning
10 minute coach scheduled 1 on 1 coach check in to choose focus area and goal microcredentials for phase 2.
(via phone) to choose skills and select a project idea.

1 Call

1 Project plan
Week 6

Independent Skill Bulding

 Participant independently earns two skills in their area of interest.

2 Skills

Project work
Week 7 Independent Skill Bulding Participant independently earns two skills in their area of interest.

2 Skills

Project work

Phase 3 - Exhibit

Participants meet to exhibit their project to the community for feedback and to demonstrate earned competency. 

(earn ruby gem when demo finished project,
can earn bonus sparkle gem with 4 additional skills or 18+ badges)
Week 8 Exibit 

Group will gather for a "show and tell" of their projects and learning. A GEMS certificate will be issued to those that meet the criteria.

The exit survey will collect feedback and help us connect participant to any relevant career, entrepreneurship, or continuing education resources.  

1 Presentation

1 Pizza Party/graduation

1 Exit Survey

Resource Followup
(as needed)
 
 
 

Phase 2, Focus Areas

 
 
 

Program  Coordinator

Jordon Rambert

jordon.rambert@makehaven.org 
 
 
Application
If you are being referred by a partner program select it here.
If you were sent to us by another organization let us know who they were.
$
We will consider the circumstance and may offer a scholarship.
The 8 weeks of guidance is provided free of cost to those accepted but participants are responsible to pay for membership to MakeHaven while participating. MakeHaven membership is $50 per month.
Scholarship Application

MakeHaven offers scholarships on a need basis. We aim never to have anyone prohibited from participation based on financial constraints. Once you have summited this application you will be emailed a link to the scholarship application. 


(remember to finish and submit this application in addition to scholarship request) 

What outcome would make this a success to you?
(select all)
After fulfilling your basic exploration of different basic skills, where do you expect you will focus your energy and learning?
Demographics
If you have any questions, concerns or would like to talk with us about special needs, or limitations. Note: MakeHaven follows universal design principles and provides technical adaptations where applicable.