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Engineering Fundamentals Program is a Cost-Free for Connecticut young adults aged 18-29!

Free

DESIGN & PROTOTYPE Training

For Young Adults 18-29

The ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS COURSE (EFC) is for young adults living in Hartford, ages 18-29.

You’ll be introduced to the many aspects of product creation, engineering and manufacturing. Students design and produce a working prototype while learning understanding materials, processes, and 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.

These new skills open minds and help you to think creatively!

You will participate in these 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.

ASSEMBLE & 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!

MEET EMPLOYERS:

Prepare resumes, learn presentation skills, and meet employers at the END OF COURSE CAREER FAIR

SCHEDULE

Tuesday Cohort: October 14th to January 27th 5-9PM

Thursday Cohort: October 16th to January 29th 5-9PM



Choose your cohort: Double check your personal schedule to confirm your availability and choose only one of the sessions below. You must be 18-29 to apply.

SPACE IS LIMITED, APPLY TODAY

  • Engineering Fundamentals Course - Tuesdays

    • Tuesday, October 14, 2025
    • Tuesday, January 27, 2026
    • 14 sessions
    • 36 Talcott Street, Hartford CT 06103
    • 1
    Register

      Engineering Fundamentals Course (EFC) – Concept to Creation Lab

      The Engineering Fundamentals Course (EFC) is a free, 60-hour training program for young adults ages 18–29 who want to explore careers in engineering, advanced manufacturing, and product design.

      In this hands-on program, you’ll learn how everyday products are created and gain real technical skills that employers value:

      • Computer-Aided Design (CAD): Build digital models and prepare them for prototyping.

      • 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing: Set up and run prints, troubleshoot, and post-process your parts.

      • Electronics & Assembly: Learn soldering, circuits, and how to integrate components into working prototypes.

      Beyond technical training, the course helps you prepare for the workforce with resume building, portfolio development, and career readiness workshops. The program concludes with a job fair, connecting you directly with local manufacturers and employers.

      Schedule: Tuesdays, October 14 – January 27, 5:00–9:00 p.m. 
      Location: MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT
      Eligibility: Ages 18–29, Hartford-area residents

      Funded by the M&T Amplify Fund


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    • Engineering Fundamentals Course - Thursdays

      • Thursday, October 16, 2025
      • Thursday, January 29, 2026
      • 13 sessions
      • 36 Talcott Street, Hartford CT 06103
      • 1
      Register

        Engineering Fundamentals Course (EFC) – Concept to Creation Lab

        The Engineering Fundamentals Course (EFC) is a free, 60-hour training program for young adults ages 18–29 who want to explore careers in engineering, advanced manufacturing, and product design.

        In this hands-on program, you’ll learn how everyday products are created and gain real technical skills that employers value:

        • Computer-Aided Design (CAD): Build digital models and prepare them for prototyping.

        • 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing: Set up and run prints, troubleshoot, and post-process your parts.

        • Electronics & Assembly: Learn soldering, circuits, and how to integrate components into working prototypes.

        Beyond technical training, the course helps you prepare for the workforce with resume building, portfolio development, and career readiness workshops. The program concludes with a job fair, connecting you directly with local manufacturers and employers.

        Schedule: Thursdays, October 16 – January 29, 5:00–9:00 p.m. (60 total hours)
        Location: MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT
        Eligibility: Ages 18–29, Hartford-area residents

        Funded by the M&T Amplify Fund


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      The program is in-person at our

      facility in Downtown Hartford


      MakerspaceCT

      36 Talcott Street

      Hartford, CT

      (G. Fox Building)


      Choose the cohort that best fits with your schedule. Please note, you can choose only one.

      Each cohort runs for 60 course hours. 

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

      Bought to you by:


      Generously funded by the M&T Amplify Fund

      Cathedral Square receives $450,000 from M&T Bank's Amplify Fund — SASH

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