Community Impact
Making technical education accessible to all members of our community through free and low-cost training programs.
Serving Our Community
The Atlanta Digital Fabrication & Printing Skills Initiative is committed to making technical education accessible to all members of our community. Since our founding, we have focused on reaching individuals who face barriers to traditional technical training.
We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to learn valuable technical skills, regardless of their financial situation or background. By providing free and low-cost training, we remove economic barriers that often prevent community members from accessing technical education.
Adults Seeking Career Advancement
Individuals looking to gain new skills for better employment opportunities in technical fields.
Career Changers
People transitioning into manufacturing, fabrication, or design-related careers.
Students and Young Adults
Those exploring technical career paths and seeking practical experience.
Community Members
Anyone interested in learning digital fabrication skills for personal projects or community benefit.
Community Partnerships
We work closely with local organizations to expand access to our programs. By partnering with established community institutions, we can reach more people and provide training in familiar, accessible locations.
Public Libraries
Partnering with library systems to offer training in community spaces that are already trusted and accessible to residents.
Community Centers
Bringing programs to neighborhood centers where community members already gather for activities and services.
Nonprofit Organizations
Collaborating with workforce development and community service organizations to reach those who need skills training most.
Educational Institutions
Supporting schools and community colleges with supplementary technical training that complements formal education.
Workforce Development
Our programs contribute to community workforce development by providing skills training that enhances employability in technical fields. Participants gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience that employers value.
We focus on foundational skills that apply across various industries, giving participants flexibility in their career paths. Our training emphasizes both technical competence and professional practices like safety, quality control, and effective communication.
By equipping community members with valuable technical skills, we help create pathways to better employment opportunities and career advancement. This benefits not only individual participants but also strengthens our community's overall workforce capacity.
Measuring Our Impact
As a nonprofit organization, we are committed to transparency and accountability. We track our impact through several key measures that help us understand how effectively we are serving our community's technical education needs.
Community Members Trained
Tracking the number of individuals who participate in our programs and complete training.
Skills Acquired
Measuring the specific technical competencies participants gain through our programs.
Community Partnerships
Monitoring our collaborations with libraries, community centers, and nonprofit organizations.
Program Accessibility
Evaluating how effectively we reach different neighborhoods and demographic groups.
Our goal is continuous improvement in how we serve our community's technical education needs. By carefully tracking these measures, we can identify areas where we are succeeding and opportunities to expand our impact.
Join Our Community
Whether you are interested in participating in our programs or partnering with us to expand access to technical education, we welcome your involvement.
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