Help young people build what's next.
Every gift puts real tools in young hands: laser cutters, 3D printers, design software, and mentors who hold them to real standards.
Your gift puts tools in young hands
Monthly gifts keep projects running all year. You can choose monthly when you donate.
ProFAB Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 99-3700260). Your gift is tax-deductible.
Candid · Gold Transparency 2025Volunteer with us
Volunteer at events
Help run project stations at community events like Maker Faire.
Mentor
Share your skills and your path with young makers in The QA.
Join our Steering Committee
Help guide ProFAB Education's growth.
Lend a hand.
Tell us how you'd like to help, and we'll reach out with next steps.
- What happens next
- We reach out to match you with a role.
- Youth-facing volunteers complete a background check.
- You join your first event or session.
Sponsor, join our Industry Council, or host a visit to your shop floor.
Tell us what you have.
Wood, acrylic, cardboard, or a surplus machine. We'll follow up to arrange pickup or drop-off.
- What happens next
- We check that it fits our shop.
- We arrange pickup or drop-off.
- Your materials become student projects.
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.