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Engineering Program Beginning Spring 2025 -- Cost-Free for CT High School Students 14-18!

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High Tech Training

For CT High School Students

The Engineering Primer program is an opportunity for high school aged students in CT to get training and experience in new manufacturing technologies! This 12-week program is offered cost-free to CT residents 14-18.

Our team introduces the many aspects of product creation, engineering and manufacturing. Students can design and produce a working prototype while learning how everyday objects get made.

While diving into the below steps, students will build condence using the natural steps of product design, and take ownership of parts they produce.

There is a shortage of hands-on, creative talent and this program can help students better understand the steps to successful careers in Industrial Design, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.

We promise new skills, that open minds and help young adults to think creatively!

You will participate in three main areas of study in the following disciplines:

DESIGN IT with CAD:

A product development overview with sketching, blue-print study and a move into digital modeling. All product design and engineering starts with Computer Aided Design (CAD).

CREATE IT with 3D PRINTERS:

This step introduces 3D printing, also known as Additive Manufacturing. Students prep, edit and print parts. When a part is printed it becomes “real” and it can be held and used.

ELECTRIFY IT:

Using this hands-on experience, students become familiar with lab equipment by soldering electronic components. This includes studying circuits, wires, lights, and displays.

USE OUR SHOP:

All students enrolled become members of MakerspaceCT for a couple months and can use our innovation center during open hours to continue working on their creations!

Who Qualifies?

  • CT Resident
  • Age 14-18 as of March 2025
  • Able to attend all sessions and complete all assignments

SCHEDULE

SPRING 2025

Wed/Thurs Cohort  is Wednesdays and Thursdays 6pm-8:30pm, Mar 5 - May 29


Saturday Cohort is Saturdays 10am-3pm, Mar 8 thru May 31


Scroll to the bottom of this page to see the detailed schedules.

The program is in-person at our

facility in Downtown Hartford


MakerspaceCT

36 Talcott St, Hartford, CT

(G. Fox Building)


Choose ONE of these spring cohorts:

    • Wednesday, March 05, 2025
    • Thursday, May 29, 2025
    • 24 sessions
    • 36 Talcott Street, Hartford CT 06103
    • 0
    Join waitlist

      The ENGINEERING PRIMER PROGRAM is for students currently enrolled in high school. Our team introduces the many aspects of product creation, engineering and manufacturing. Students can design and produce a working prototype while learning how everyday objects get made.

      While diving into the below steps, students will build confidence using the natural steps of product design, and take ownership of parts they produce.

      There is a shortage of hands-on, creative talent and this program can help students better understand the steps to successful careers in Industrial Design, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.

      We promise new skills, that open minds and help young adults to think creatively!

      You will participate in three main areas of study in the following disciplines:

      DESIGN IT with CAD:

      A product development overview with sketching, blue-print study and a move into digital modeling. All product design and engineering starts with Computer Aided Design (CAD).

      CREATE IT with 3D PRINTERS:

      This step introduces 3D printing, also known as Additive Manufacturing. Students prep, edit and print parts. When a part is printed it becomes “real” and it can be held and used.

      ELECTRIFY IT:

      Using this hands-on experience, students become familiar with lab equipment by soldering electronic components. This includes studying circuits, wires, lights, and displays.

      USE OUR SHOP:

      All students enrolled become members of MakerspaceCT for a couple months and can use our innovation center during open hours to continue working on their creations!

      SCHEDULE

      Wednesdays and Thursdays March 5th through May 29th. Each session is 6:00pm - 8:30pm. 

      This program is open to Connecticut high school students, aged 14-18. The cost-free training is in-person and on-site at MakerspaceCT in Downtown Hartford.

      LOCATION:

      MakerspaceCT

      36 Talcott Street

      Hartford, CT 06119

      This program is generously funded by The Hartford Foundation For Public Giving


      • Saturday, March 08, 2025
      • Saturday, May 31, 2025
      • 12 sessions
      • 36 Talcott Street, Hartford CT 06103
      • 0
      Join waitlist

        The ENGINEERING PRIMER PROGRAM is for students currently enrolled in high school. Our team introduces the many aspects of product creation, engineering and manufacturing. Students can design and produce a working prototype while learning how everyday objects get made.

        While diving into the below steps, students will build confidence using the natural steps of product design, and take ownership of parts they produce.

        There is a shortage of hands-on, creative talent and this program can help students better understand the steps to successful careers in Industrial Design, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.

        We promise new skills, that open minds and help young adults to think creatively!

        You will participate in three main areas of study in the following disciplines:

        DESIGN IT with CAD:

        A product development overview with sketching, blue-print study and a move into digital modeling. All product design and engineering starts with Computer Aided Design (CAD).

        CREATE IT with 3D PRINTERS:

        This step introduces 3D printing, also known as Additive Manufacturing. Students prep, edit and print parts. When a part is printed it becomes “real” and it can be held and used.

        ELECTRIFY IT:

        Using this hands-on experience, students become familiar with lab equipment by soldering electronic components. This includes studying circuits, wires, lights, and displays.

        USE OUR SHOP:

        All students enrolled become members of MakerspaceCT for a couple months and can use our innovation center during open hours to continue working on their creations!

        SCHEDULE

        Saturday Group  meets March 8th through May 31st. Each session is 10am - 3pm. 

        This program is open to Connecticut high school students, aged 14-18. The cost-free training is in-person and on-site at MakerspaceCT in Downtown Hartford.

        LOCATION:

        MakerspaceCT

        36 Talcott Street

        Hartford, CT 06119

        This program is generously funded by The Hartford Foundation For Public Giving


      View The Detailed Schedules Below For Each Cohort

      Wed/Thurs Cohort  is Wednesdays and Thursdays 6pm-8:30pm, Mar 5 - May 29

      1. Wednesday, March 05, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
      2. Thursday, March 06, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
      3. Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
      4. Thursday, March 13, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
      5. Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
      6. Thursday, March 20, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
      7. Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
      8. Thursday, March 27, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
      9. Wednesday, April 02, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
      10. Thursday, April 03, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
      11. Wednesday, April 09, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
      12. Thursday, April 10, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
      13. Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
      14. Thursday, April 24, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
      15. Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
      16. Thursday, May 01, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
      17. Wednesday, May 07, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
      18. Thursday, May 08, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
      19. Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
      20. Thursday, May 15, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
      21. Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
      22. Thursday, May 22, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
      23. Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
      24. Thursday, May 29, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

      Saturday Cohort is Saturdays 10am-3pm, Mar 8 thru May 31

      1. Saturday, March 08, 2025, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
      2. Saturday, March 15, 2025, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
      3. Saturday, March 22, 2025, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
      4. Saturday, March 29, 2025, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
      5. Saturday, April 05, 2025, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
      6. Saturday, April 12, 2025, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
      7. Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
      8. Saturday, May 03, 2025, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
      9. Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
      10. Saturday, May 17, 2025, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
      11. Saturday, May 24, 2025, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
      12. Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

      Please choose a cohort based on your best availability for the program weeks.

      Brought to you by:


      Generously funded by the Hartford Foundation For Public Giving


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