Makerspace Careers

Makerspace. FabLab. TechShop. Hackerspace. Whatever one calls it, a makerspace is more than a creative space. It provides vital skills in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), while teaching hands-on education, enhancing critical thinking, and more. Each book identifies a specific type of career, such as electronics, interactive media, and robotics. Readers will learn how they can acquire skills for academic and professional opportunities such as classes, camps, and internships, and how to take those skills to the job of their choice. Features include: Profiles of real jobs and workers give readers unique insights into each type of job. Makerspace Success Stories sidebars feature captivating creations of note. Provides statistics from the Bureau of Labors Statistics, including median wage and projected job growth.