Our Mission

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To educate, inspire, and equip the next generation to win in manufacturing.

MAKE was founded in 2023 by Amanda Gregory and Joe House to educate children about manufacturing. The MAKE platform begins with sharing stories about manufacturing through the books Blake Explores Manufacturing and Blake Prepares of Manufacturing.

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Inspiring
Future Makers

Manufacturing is Everywhere. Manufacturing is Cool.

Think about your daily routine – have you ever considered all of the things you use which have been manufactured? Your cell phone, car, parts of your house, toys your children play with; all of it was manufactured.

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  • You can purchase any of our MAKE books on website store.

    https://www.makepublishing.com/books

    1. Purchasing books - https://www.makepublishing.com/books

    2. Subscribe the Future Makes newsletter - https://makepublishing.beehiiv.com/subscribe

    3. Share how awesome manufacturing is!

  • Each month, MAKE publishes the Future Makers newsletter that provides our subscribers with hands-on building activities, behind-the-scenes maker tips and understanding about the world of manufacturing.

  • Sign-up through our website or newsletter sign-up page. It’s free and provides fun ideas to keep your kids building and exploring.

    https://makepublishing.beehiiv.com/subscribe

  • Blake Explores Manufacturing is for kids K-3 grade but younger can enjoy it as well.

    Blake Prepares for Manufacturing is for 4-7 grades who are ready to develop essential skillsets and character traits in manufacturing and life.

    Both are great tools for inspiring creativity and hands-on skills in kids - enriching STEM learning and career opportunities in manufacturing.

  • MAKE is for curious kids, supportive parents and anyone passionate about hands-on learning and sharing the world of manufacturing.