THE SHOP RAT FOUNDATION INC
Programs
Shop Rat Education Program
THE KEYSTONE PROJECT OF THE SHOP RAT FOUNDATION IS THE SHOP RAT EDUCATION PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM CURRENTLY ENCOMPASSES INTRODUCTORY THROUGH ADVANCED LEVEL CURRICULUM OFFERINGS, SERVING YOUTH ENROLLED IN GRADES 6-12. THE PROGRAM REACHES APPROXIMATELY 3,000 YOUTH ANNUALLY AND IS FACILITATED IN NUMEROUS COMMUNITIES WITHIN MICHIGAN. THE SHOP RAT EDUCATION PROGRAM IS COMPOSED OF EXTRA-CURRICULAR CLASSES AND SUMMER CAMPS, IN-SCHOOL OUTREACH PROGRAMMING AND ADDITIONAL EVENTS THAT SHOWCASE CAREERS FOCUSED ON CONSTRUCTION TRADES, ENGINEERING, PRECISION MACHINING AND WELDING, WHILE REINFORCING STUDENT UNDERSTANDING AND APPLICATION OF STEM SKILLS. A KEY ASPECT OF THE SHOP RAT EDUCATION PROGRAM CURRICULUM IS AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO CAREER EXPLORATION. THE SHOP RAT FOUNDATION FACILITATES CLASSES WITHIN LOCAL MANUFACTURING FACILITIES FOR YOUTH, AS WELL AS ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN COMMUNITY-WIDE EFFORTS SUCH AS MANUFACTURING DAY TOURS. THE SHOP RAT FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO GROW ITS FREE, CAREER EXPLORATION FOCUSED MOBILE APPLICATION CALLED ON THE JOB 360, ENABLING STUDENTS TO VIRTUALLY TOUR MANUFACTURING FACILITIES AND GAIN FIRST HAND KNOWLEDGE REGARDING CAREERS WITHIN THE FIELD.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$251.2K
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