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K-12 Professionals

Projects that Move Minds

The CACT wants to attract young people to highly paid, in-demand technical and manufacturing careers in California. The CACT Tech-Explorer turnkey projects make it easy for teachers to move students' minds by introducing hands-on fabrication techniques. The projects are offered in academic English, math, science and history middle school and high school classes and meet state curriculum standards.

As a result of hands-on learning, using tools such as mills, lathes and drills, students may discover a career path in designing, producing and repairing automated equipment.

Move Minds

  • Turnkey student projects
  • Access to training tools support
  • Meets selected math, English, and science state standards

Watch the Tech-Explorer Video

Click here for tips on how counselors and teachers can help students understand Advanced Manufacturing Careers.

For more information on CACT Tech-Explorer go to:
www.tech-explorer.com.

What students say about
CACT Tech-Explorer:

“I have never done anything
like that. But when it was
done I felt good.”

“I had fun with all the tools I used to cut and shape metal.”

“I learned how to use a lot of
new machines.”

“I'd never done a project
like this.”

“I think it would be fun to go
into engineering now.”