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Creative Name Tags

Let Your Name Tag Bloom! by Rachel Okazaki KCI’s Makerspace Coordinator Tired of boring, “Hello My Name Is” stickers? Transform a simple introduction into a mini masterpiece with our Interactive Floral Name Tags. This isn’t just an icebreaker; it’s a keepsake. Whether you’re a tech-savvy crafter using a Cricut or prefer the soulful touch of…

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New KCI Makerspace Initiative: Corporate Team Building

KCI was fortunate to receive a two-year grant from the state chancellor’s office through the California Community Colleges Maker Initiative. The grant is coming to an end, and KCI is actively pursuing ways to fund the makerspace moving forward. Luckily, KCI has an advisory board with creative members, and at the winter meeting, the idea…

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KCI Takes the Lead on New Makerspace Grant

Where design, invention, and art meet, technology is used to create new products. The Maker Movement is increasingly gaining ground in education as it becomes clear that student interest and engagement levels rise in STEM subjects when there is access to “maker” environments and experiences. Forward-thinking schools and districts are converting unused wood shops and…

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