Makers Empire offers industry school programs, education outreach programs, professional development and courses and uniquely themed in-app challenge courses aligned to local curricula and tailored to suit your education goals. We have worked with government education departments, corporate sponsors, trusts and foundations, training organisations, community organisations, not for profits and Catholic education offices to design pioneering education programs for groups of school in an area, state or country.
The Andy Thomas Space Foundation partnered with the Australian Space Agency and Makers Empire to launch Kids in Space, an Australia-first program introducing primary students to space careers. Running in 100+ schools across all states and territories, the program includes a Learning by Design course, student projects aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, talks from space industry experts, 3D printer packages, local showcases, and a national showcase at the Australian Space Discovery Centre. Learn more.
“This program aims to first introduce and seed space interest in young students, to ensure the longevity of their engagement in the knowledge economy.”
Nicola Sasanelli, CEO for the Andy Thomas Space Foundation
Community group, Bushfire Kids Connect, and education provider, Growing with Gratitude, were looking to increase awareness of natural disasters, resilience and well being amongst primary aged children to empower them to become problem solvers within their communities. So they teamed up with Makers Empire to deliver a Naturally Brave program to schools in New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia comprising a custom Naturally Brave challenge course in the Makers Empire app, a natural disaster resilience-themed Learning by Design course for teachers, provision of Makers Empire tools for schools and learning opportunities with subject matter experts. Learn more.
“This partnership… is an exciting opportunity to help our next generation grow their understanding, resilience and emotional preparedness around natural disasters.”
Carly Ascott, Bushfire Kids Connect
The Toyota Community Foundation partnered with Makers Empire to deliver the West Melbourne 3D Printing in Schools Project across eight primary schools. Supporting the National STEM School Education Strategy, the project engaged students in real-world STEM learning and helped teachers build capacity in critical, creative, and design thinking.To achieve project goals, teachers undertook our Learning by Design course and students worked on projects with a specific STEM focus. Learn more.
“At Toyota, we’re passionate about championing the next generation of STEM talent. We are proud to support Makers Empire and enjoyed seeing the STEM projects at the Showcase,”
Mike Rausa, Chairman of the Toyota Community Trust
The Queensland Government and Queensland Manufacturing Institute partnered with Makers Empire to deliver a pioneering STEM and 3D printing project. Primary teachers received training in maker-based pedagogies to teach 3D modelling, design thinking, and design technologies across the curriculum. Learn more.
“This program equips educators with the tools, knowledge and support they need to empower our students with the core capabilities required for our Advanced Manufacturing Industry,”
The Hon Grace Grace, Education Minister.
The Construction & Industry Training Board (SA) partnered with Makers Empire to help students explore careers in construction. In the pilot, teachers from 15 schools completed the Learning by Design program and learned to use 3D printers and tools. Students engaged in real-world, construction-related design challenges while learning about industry pathways and careers. Learn more.
“Thanks to all.. who took part in the… Doorways2Construction program. We very much appreciate the support of secondary schools around SA as we work to attract the next generation of building and construction industry tradespeople.”
John Chapman, Presiding Member of the SA CITB
SA Water was looking for a partner to help them deliver an education outreach program to help students learn more about water as a precious and renewable resource, explores cultural knowledge of Aboriginal people, water management, and ways to build more excellent, healthier communities. So they partnered with Makers Empire on the Water Warriors program. More than 400 students in SA have collaborated on design thinking projects in response to various challenges, identifying solutions for a water-related problem within their school or community, or proposing a local response to a global problem. Learn more.
“Sustainability is an important aspect of how we deliver trusted water services to our 1.7 million customers, and we know the actions we take today will play a vital role in delivering benefits for generations to come. This partnership provides an opportunity to collaborate with young innovators on South Australia’s water future in a fun and authentic way while promoting science-based career pathways and STEM subjects.”
Nicola Murphy, General Manager, Strategy, Engagement & Innovation at SA Water
GE and Polar partnered with Makers Empire to deliver the education component of the GE Additive Education Program, bringing 3D technology to over 600 schools in 30 countries. In 2017–2018, selected primary and secondary schools received 3D printers, Polar Cloud access, STEAM curriculum, and Makers Empire’s 3D design tools and resources.
“Through our Additive Education Program, GE aims to help build a strong pipeline of additive manufacturing skills – starting from the classroom – so that the next generation are on the front foot to take on future manufacturing opportunities,”
Wouter Van Wersch, President and CEO of GE APAC
The Commissioner for Children and Young People was looking for a partner to help it deliver its annual Commissioner’s Digital Challenge for around 300 SA primary schools. So it teamed up with Makers Empire to provide its Makers Empire 3D design tools and resources to participating schools. In the Space to Dream challenge, students need to design a toy or gadget for someone their age who is moving to Mars.
“Space to Dream is all about learning to be an effective and creative problem solver. Our future requires bold thinkers who know how to create out-of-the-box solutions,”
Helen Connolly, Commissioner for Children and Young People, SA
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