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a paradigm shift
dwindling pool of workers
welders, laser cutters, 3D printers, vinyl cutters
showing up, project planning, communication
*consider cyber security as a discipline
it's tough
the maker philosophy is in huge alignment with the small-town "cooperator" mentality
assemble a team willing to implement
don't just identify a problem; provide a solution
mixing digital natives with digital immigrants
organized
driven
recognized
creative
certified
skilled
personalities evolve as a result of making
Safety includes the mentality of being excellent to one-another
Encourage opposing perspectives to work together on a solution
Remain open to criticism
Treat kids as equals
classes access hours boards
social events networking connections
fear of failure is embedded
Ban kits + assembly instructions
Encourage makers not to make the thing they care about most first
Equip people “just enough” to feel safe to explore
Certifications should be the only barrier to tool access
adopt a local problem to focus energy on finding a solution*
set up informal creative environments**
focus on skills first, then move to certifications
build your body of work and carefully document it
*police bike example
**but don't mix hazardous stuff
SKILL SPACES
DESIGN SPACES
RESEARCH SPACES
INSTRUCTION SPACES
skills and certifications are quickly becoming makerspaces bread and butter!
no better way to up-sell kids into jobs and degrees than experience
students (MS, HS, College) are building an index of makerspaces in their search regions
they're expecting makerspaces to be the place where they hang out to find/make friends
classes are the best way to bring people together*
pay extra special attention to accessibility, both physical access and time constraints
don't underestimate the value of location!
encourages full-family participation -or- other amenities nearby
*pocket party example
GRANTS
National
Local
Regional
Tools
Teachers
WISH LISTS
Classes
Events
Partners
*estate sales are great for equipment and furniture
**manufacturers known to donate flawed parts to experiment with
offer "Safety Basics" courses on an ongoing basis to support local trades + businesses
partner with local unions and trades to offer training space for specialized certifications
open to as many interns / positions / businesses as possible to build social networks
graduate interns as a class at the end of "basic training"
consider customized summer manufacturer partnerships
1) Know the problem you’re going to
solve with your first $1
2) turn it into a revenue generator
3) identify the next problem to tackle
Build a healthy baseline that gives you the flexibility to chase new grants and programs, but maintain the fundamentals once they’re in place.
Keynote 1: Mayor’s Maker Town Hall
https://nomcon2019.sched.com/event/Q1x1/keynote-1-mayors-maker-town-hall?iframe=no&w=100%&sidebar=yes&bg=no
Mayor Andy Berke, City of Chattanooga, TN Mayor Jake Day, City of Salisbury, MD Mayor Marita Garrett, City of Wilkinsburg, PA
Mayor Jerry Merrill, City of Rexburg, ID Mayor Madeline Rogero, City of Knoxville, TN
Rural Reinvention
https://nomcon2019.sched.com/event/Q1x4/rural-reinvention?iframe=no&w=100%&sidebar=yes&bg=no
Craig Coffey | Pat Scannell
Making Sustainable
https://nomcon2019.sched.com/event/Q1zv/ignite-session-making-sustainable?iframe=no&w=100%&sidebar=yes&bg=no
Ryan McDermott | Joe Dwyer | Callye Keen | Joel Leonard | Nan Braun | Elise Spontarelli
Making Makers
https://nomcon2019.sched.com/event/Q1zR/ignite-session-making-makers?iframe=no&w=100%&sidebar=yes&bg=no
Michael DeGraff | Liz Whitewolf | Danielle Martin | Bobby Reed | Adam Spontarelli | Robert Fraher
The Maker Economy and Workforce Development
https://nomcon2019.sched.com/event/Q3y8/the-maker-economy-and-workforce-development?iframe=no&w=100%&sidebar=yes&bg=no
Christa Flores | Joel Gordon
Keynote 2: Fab Foundation
https://nomcon2019.sched.com/event/Q1zj/keynote-2-sherry-lassiter-sonya-pryor-jones-fab-foundation?iframe=no&w=100%&sidebar=yes&bg=no
Sherry Lassiter | Sonya Pryor-Jones >> [https://www.fabfoundation.org/] <<
Keynote 3: Social Justice Sewing Academy Youth Movement: Quilting an Intergenerational Community
https://nomcon2019.sched.com/event/Q1zp/keynote-3-the-social-justice-sewing-academy-sjsa-youth-movement-quilting-an-intergenerational-community?iframe=no&w=100%&sidebar=yes&bg=no
Juan Tapia | Jeannine La Bate | Sara Trail >> [http://www.sjsacademy.com/] <<
Maker Outreach!
https://nomcon2019.sched.com/event/QBgL/maker-outreach?iframe=no&w=100%&sidebar=yes&bg=no
Joel Leonard @SkillTV >> [https://makezine.com/2017/08/18/maker-spotlight-joel-leonard/] <<
Developing the Maker to Manufacturer pipeline through
Public-Private Partnerships between Industry & Educators
https://nomcon2019.sched.com/event/Q3yN/developing-the-maker-to-manufacturer-pipeline-through-public-private-partnerships-between-industry-and-educators?iframe=no&w=100%&sidebar=yes&bg=no
Kenneth Sullivan | John Carver | Joel Leonard
Youth of NOMCON
https://nomcon2019.sched.com/event/QzIm/youth-of-nomcon?iframe=no&w=100%&sidebar=yes&bg=no
John Button | Collin Thomas | Katt Hendershott | Becky Button >> [https://www.gofundme.com/f/beckybuttonacccidentfund] <<