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NBT Announces 3 Summer Camps Supported by Partnership with Kelly Services

ROCKFORD, Ill., July 1, 2014 – Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs® (NBT), the Foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Intl. has been awarding grants since 2004 to community and technical colleges that offer day camp experiences to introduce young people ages 12 to 16 to careers in manufacturing.

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Advance It at BCIT Metal Fabrication

Metal Fabrication has been revolutionized by computers. Steve Heim and Eduard Hausot show you the latest technology from water jet cutting to robotic welding. If you’re thinking of a career in steel trades, check this out.

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How Steel is Made

Curious about how products are made? Do you know how the raw material is made that is used to create many of the products that we use everyday? Steel is a major component in everything from cars to tools to skyscrapers and bridges.

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Mahtomedi’s Fab Lab brings world-class engineering to students

MAHTOMEDI, Minn. — Students wander into a well-lit and inviting space at Mahtomedi High School, pull on white lab coats and log into their laptops. Soon, they are immersed in software, discussing angles and prototypes, which some students are already creating out of both paper and wood.

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