About

The InnoCrate project is dedicated to expanding the horizons of K-12 students about US advanced manufacturing while equipping them with foundational knowledge for careers in composites, CNC machining, and metal casting.

Workshops available in 2026: June 10th - 12th August 5th - 7th

Benefits

Free ($2000 Value) InnoCrate kit to each participating teacher Professional Development Credits for STEM in MN Travel Reimbursements and kit resupply funds available up to $650 per participant

Where

Workshop will be in person on the Winona State University campus.

Curriculum

Day 1: WSU Faculty train participating teachers on Innocrate

Day 2: Training Continued

Day 3: Age appropriate students will be brought onto campus and participants will team teach in their own classroom to 15-20 students to practice using the InnoCrate kit.

Food

Lunch and snacks will be provided each day.

Register if Interested

Registration is first come, first served Limit of 2 STEM teachers per school per workshop Confirmation of registration/selection will be sent by the end of April 2026