7 Private Funding Grant

Opportunities for Educators

There is a wealth of private funding opportunities for public education systems but it can be difficult to keep track of all the deadlines, geographic eligibility requirements and rules for applying.

We’re aiming to help you stay on top of the opportunities available in your region with these grant guidelines.

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Case Study: Innovation Lab

Inspires and Empowers Students

An independent school has taken what was once traditionally considered vo-tech or industrial engineering technology, and reinvigorated its liberal arts programming with a STEM Innovation Lab.

Equipped with 3D printing, CNC, laser cutting, injection molding, vacuum forming, and other technologies, the lab rivals nearby university engineering labs.

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3 Key Takeaways from

RAPID + TCT 2017

Amtek’s Rich Sykes recently headed to Pittsburgh last week for RAPID + TCT to see the latest in 3D manufacturing and was blown away by the amount innovation happening in the space. Here's what he learned while at the show.

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Why Apprenticeship is a

Workforce Solution

Today’s apprenticeships programs promote the knowledge of skills and crafts that used to be passed on by family tradition. Now they are front and center in a movement to grow businesses and groom talent for a productive economy.

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Vacuum Forming: The Difference between Male and Female Tooling

For those new to vacuum forming, differentiating between male and female tooling – and when you would want to use either – can be tricky. Here’s everything you need to know.

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What’s New in SOLIDWORKS Education Edition 2017-2018

SOLIDWORKS unveiled its Education Edition 2017-2018 last week and there are tons of new, exciting updates for educators.

Here’s what you need to know.

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