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    AWT successfully provides youth and adult students, parents, and teachers the opportunity to experience the innovative world of manufacturing through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)-to-career programming such as:
    Robotics competitions for middle and high school students
    • AWT Summer STEM Camps for rising 5th to 8th graders
    STEM Days for ages 9 to 14
    • After-school programming
    • Educational Opportunities for students and families throughout the year
    Think Manufacturing Career Expo for middle and high school students

    Career pathways include:
    AWT WorkAdvance – a training program to enter the manufacturing workforce at no cost to you
    Apprenticeship
    Upskilling Stand-Alone Trainings

    Whether you are a manufacturer, business owner, searching for a career, an educator, or a parent of a school-age child, you can have an impact on your future and the future of our communities through the mission of AWT.

    Manufacturers and Corporate Sponsors

    Membership and Sponsorship

    Contact Teresa Simons, Executive Director, at (440) 462-1995 for more information on how your company can receive membership benefits and make a difference by supporting AWT.

    Review our current Membership Guide.

     

    Start Your Career in Manufacturing

    WorkAdvance

    AWT’s WorkAdvance Program is your path to a rewarding career in manufacturing. In our 1 week program, you will gain the skills and knowledge you need to start a successful career.

    Learn more about AWT WorkAdvance at awtworkadvance.com.

    Apply for WorkAdvance

     

    Educators

    STEM Experiences for Your Class

    AWT offers STEM experiences for your classroom in your facility or at our Transformation Training Center in Mentor, Ohio. 

    Contact Monica Hammil, Program Coordinator, for all the details or call (440) 290-6502.

    Register your class for the Think Manufacturing Career Expo.

    Parents

    STEM Experiences for K-12

    AWT offers STEM Days throughout the school year in our Transformation Training Center as well as summer day camps.

    Students enjoy a wide variety of STEM activities, including building robots, making food-related chemistry projects, soldering, and more.

    Learn more about STEM Days.

    Learn more about STEM Camp.

    Contact Sarah Meade, Program Coordinator or call 440.462.1998.

    Volunteer

    Be a part of the AWT mission!

    AWT is grateful for all of our volunteers who teach, assist with events, and serve on our board or committees. Consider donating some time and sharing your talents and experience.

    Explore volunteering.