Our philosophy, our program, and our plan to make making sustainable.

Our Impact

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Educate. Empower. Manufacture the Future.

Our measure of success is how deeply we strengthen our community — by expanding educational opportunity, advancing technical skill, and empowering local businesses to thrive.

Our Philosophy

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Why we make, and why it matters.

Our vision and values guide everything we do—creativity, learning, community, and impact.

Our Strategy

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Three Entities. One Purpose.

The Forge, The Foundry, and Vulcan unite to fuel creation.

Our Space

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A home built for making.

Take a tour of the labs, stations, and tools that power projects of every kind.

Our Plan

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How we grow, and how we sustain.

Our roadmap to success combines nonprofit mission with smart business models to expand access and opportunity.

Our Program

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Skills for today. Confidence for tomorrow.

Disciplines and training designed to grow skills—from digital design to fabrication and beyond.