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Through its manufacturing summer camps and scholarships, SparkForce is inspiring the next generation of manufacturers, inventors and entrepreneurs.

Since 1990, SparkForce (formerly Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs), has awarded scholarships to students majoring in programs that lead to careers in manufacturing. Scholarships are awarded twice a year, in the Spring and Fall. NBT also awards grants annually to trade schools and community or technical colleges capable of hosting a summer camp program for girls and/or boys ages 12-16. Summer camps have been a successful way of introducing middle- and high-school students to the fascinating, high-tech career choices available to them in today’s automated manufacturing industry.

10/16/2026

🏆 Meet the 2026 SparkForce Award winners!

These awards recognize the people and organizations making a lasting impact on the future of manufacturing by investing in workforce development, supporting students, and inspiring the next generation.

👏 Impact on Industry: PMMI Foundation
👏 Power of Industry: Jeff Adams, formerly of Laser Precision/Weller Metalworks
👏 Future of Industry: STEAM IInc.

Congratulations to our winners and all of this year’s nominees! Thank you for your commitment to building the future of manufacturing.

Read more about this year’s recipients: https://ow.ly/ebbB50ZY7so

10/15/2026

What a night! 🎉 The SparkForce Awards Gala raised more than $230,000 to fund manufacturing camp grants and scholarships. The evening showed just how much of an impact we can make when we invest in the next generation.

Thank you to our sponsors, donors, attendees, and everyone who made this possible. Together, we’re opening doors and inspiring the next generation of manufacturers! 💙

10/05/2026

It’s Gala week! 🎉 And that means the silent auction is officially open and ready for your bids.

Take a look at the incredible items up for grabs and start bidding!
🔗 https://ow.ly/8bw050ZUKpH

09/29/2026

Inspired by nature and crafted to give back. 🦋

Original metal art by Del Angel Garage: Metal Art is coming to the SparkForce Awards Gala and Auction on October 8.

Preview 🔗 https://ow.ly/Yykb50ZSU9h

09/22/2026

The deadline to apply for a Spring 2027 scholarship is next week! 🎓

Don’t leave $2,000 on the table. Get your application in before the window closes!
🔗 https://ow.ly/y91L50ZPT1o

09/16/2026

📣 Spread the word! Funding is available to host a manufacturing camp next summer.

Know a school, organization, or community group that could bring hands-on manufacturing experiences to students? Send this their way!

Details 👉 https://ow.ly/IYvK50ZNZFn

09/15/2026

Congrats to our Power of Industry Award Nominees!

This award will be presented at the SparkForce Awards Gala on October 8th to recognize an individual who models exceptional generosity, demonstrates outstanding charitable responsibility, and encourages others to take leadership roles in the metals manufacturing industry.

Celebrate the Power of Industry Award nominees with us!
Attend ✨https://ow.ly/BnCc50ZHpWR

09/11/2026

We’re excited to announce the nominees for the Future of Industry Award!

Presented at the Awards Gala on October 8, this award recognizes a school or organization that supports the metals manufacturing industry by hosting superb SparkForce manufacturing camp programs that inspire the next generation workforce.

Congratulations to this year’s nominees! We look forward to celebrating their impact.

Join us ✨https://www.fmamfg.org/gala

09/09/2026

We’re pleased to announce this year’s Impact on Industry Award nominees!

The award recognizes a company making a meaningful difference in the metals manufacturing industry through financial support, leadership involvement, and employee volunteerism.

We’ll celebrate this year’s recipient at the Awards Gala on October 8!
Join us ✨https://www.fmamfg.org/gala

09/08/2026

Invest in the skills you need to start your career in manufacturing. Sparkforce scholarships can help you get there. Apply by Sept. 30.

Address

2135 Point Boulevard
Elgin, IL
60123

Telephone

+18883944362

Website

https://www.fmamfg.org/foundation

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