Bring professional fabrication to your students.
We train teachers, co-design projects with you, and bring laser cutters right to your classroom, after-school program, or organization. Projects for every grade, K–12, matched to your students' level. Grant support available.
We bring the shop to you.
Laser cutters, 3D printers, and everything else travel in our mobile workshop, so your students fabricate on professional equipment without leaving school.
Your school or organization could be stop 14.
Bring the mobile workshop to you →Three steps to a classroom full of makers
We train you
Attend one of our trainings, or host one for your whole team. Learn laser cutting and design software hands-on. No experience needed.
We co-design the project
We build it around your students' interests and your classroom goals.
We bring the machines
Host a project: our mobile workshop comes to your classroom, after-school space, or organization.
Before any project reaches your classroom, The QA builds it, tests it, and makes it better. Your students get projects that work, and see what's possible for them in a few years. Learn about The QA →
FAB skills.
What is advanced manufacturing?Using computers and machinery to make stuff.
FAB skills are the 15 skills every ProFAB project builds: the same 21st-century skills your curriculum already calls for, learned through hands-on design and fabrication.
Literacy skills Learning and life skills · Tap a skill to see it in action
$600 to $1,200 per day
A visit is a full day with our mobile workshop at your school or organization, for up to 3 classes of 20 to 30 students each. It covers materials, facilitation, and bringing the machines to you.
Not sure what to book? Browse our projects →Your visit may cost less.
Thanks to our grant partners, we can cover part or all of the cost for many schools and organizations. Budget tight? Let's talk.
Title I schools and organizations where 70% or more of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch
All other schools and organizations.
What educators and youth programs are saying
"Our students loved learning about laser cutting! Sam and Luella were able to tailor the educator training and youth programming to fit seamlessly with our organization. The youth have been regularly asking to bring ProFAB Education back so they can make a new bike license plate."Hillary Perret, Program Coordinator, Front Yard Bikes
"Working with Sam to be trained on 3D printing has been so easy. We had viable prints on the first day. When I had a question, he promptly answered it and suggested further resources. He made the experience essentially Plug and Play."Hillary Perret, Program Coordinator, Front Yard Bikes
"I thoroughly enjoyed this hands-on, informative training about the manufacturing and creative side of laser cutting and digital fabrication. I'm excited to share my new skills and knowledge with students and staff."Educator, Digital Fabrication PD
"I teach Kindergarten and would love for you to come."Kindergarten teacher, East Baton Rouge Parish Schools
"I am a music teacher, but I can partner with the arts specialist and combine our class time."Music teacher, East Baton Rouge Parish Schools
"Already texted my VP! You guys have been amazing!"Educator, Digital Fabrication PD
From partner youth programs and educators at our Educator 3D Printing/Digital Fabrication PD
Tell us about your students and what you'd like to make.
Questions? Email hey@profabed.org
- What happens next
- Connect with you to learn about your students and goals.
- Co-design a project with you and pick a start date.
- Bring our mobile workshop to you.
What to know about The QA
The QA gives your teen hands-on training on professional tools, guided by mentors who work in the industry, with a stipend for their time. Here's how we keep it safe and keep you informed.
Safety & supervision
Two adults are always in the room. Sessions happen in public spaces, like library makerspaces, or at your teen's own school.
Who works with your teen
Mentors are chosen for their industry skills and their experience working with young people. Every adult who works directly with youth completes a background check.
Permission & consent
If your teen is under 18, we contact you before they start. You'll sign a participation form, an emergency contact form, and a media release.
Photos & media
We take photos and videos of youth at work to share what they make. You can opt out on the media release.
Getting there
We offer a transportation stipend to help your teen get to and from sessions.
The stipend
High school interns receive at least $1,500 per term, and schedules follow Louisiana's rules for students under 18. Stipends arrive twice a month, on the 15th and the last working day, by direct deposit or a reloadable card.
Staying in the loop
You're invited to a family showcase to see what your teen designed and built.
Questions?
Email hey@profabed.org. At orientation, you'll get a direct contact for your teen's program.