About the Foundation

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Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs® (NBT) is the charitable foundation of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association. Our purpose is to support individuals in discovering their interest in manufacturing and to encourage the pursuit of a manufacturing career.

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Building the Next Generation

Summer Manufacturing Camps

With over 200 summer camps taking place in technical high schools and community colleges across the U.S. and Canada, students gain exposure to hands-on learning, manufacturing facilities, and the skills needed for high-tech manufacturing careers.

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Empowering Young Adults with Disabilities NEW!

Inclusion Camps

Serving workforce-aged individuals with disabilities or barriers to employment, this program gives an underserved population practical skills training and job opportunities that can develop into long-lasting careers in manufacturing.

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Supporting the Next Generation

Scholarships

NBT has awarded over $1.3 million in scholarships to students enrolled in certification or degree programs that lead to careers in manufacturing.

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