We provide young people with exposure to the exciting world of manufacturing, offering them valuable insights and experiences that can shape their future – and the future manufacturing workforce.
Our youth programs actively engage high school and transitional aged youth in discovering the world of local, urban manufacturing. We achieve this by conducting interactive classroom presentations and workshops, connecting youth to paid internships, and by showing them how to pursue manufacturing careers, training, and further education.
We collaborate closely with the local school district and youth organizations that prepare and support young individuals. By integrating these experiences seamlessly with students’ overall learning and goals, we create meaningful and impactful journeys for the youth.
Are you a manufacturer interested in engaging with youth? Contact us at [email protected] today to learn more about giving in-class presentations, hosting interns and tours.
The FlexFactor© program immerses middle and high school students into the world of advanced manufacturing technology and entrepreneurship and gets young people excited about STEAM-based education and career pathways.
We are licensed to offer this program to schools around the Bay Area and connect students directly to real-world experiences, develop the skills and knowledge needed to successfully transition from high school into employment or post-secondary education pathways.
To learn more and to bring FlexFactor to your classroom, please contact [email protected] today!
Manufacture : San Jose
1608 Las Plumas Avenue
San Jose, CA 95133
P: 408 326 0591
Joyce is an innovation strategist who is passionate about creating positive social change. She is a consultant at Sonder Collective, a social impact consultancy specializing in climate, humanitarian, and global health issues.
With 15 years of experience in various sectors, Joyce brings expertise in strategic planning, research, and developing solutions. Her work is fueled by her curiosity and commitment to making a difference. Before joining Sonder Collective, she worked at digital health startups, Kaiser Permanente Innovation, Elevance Health Innovation, and PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services.
Joyce has a Master of Business Administration from the California College of the Arts and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Eastern Michigan University. She strongly believes in the power of creativity and entrepreneurship, which she promotes through graduate teaching at the California College of the Arts. She also served on the board of The Crucible, an industrial arts school in West Oakland. Currently, she serves as a founding advisory board member for COVEN, which focuses on activating spaces and places for monumental art.
Joyce lives in San Francisco with her husband. They recently completed their first host experience within a cultural exchange program and are committed to hosting each year. In her free time, she enjoys adventuring in nature and collaborative public art projects with Five Ton Crane at Seaport Studios in Richmond.
SFMade
SFMade
150 Hooper Street, Unit 200
San Francisco, CA 94107
P: 415 408 5605