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  • ‘Open Studio’ Coming to Generator

    ‘Open Studio’ Coming to Generator

    At Generator, we pride ourselves on removing as many barriers as possible in providing access to our diverse array of tools. After completing the requisite tool training, members are able to have full access to our shops. Many people prefer to learn on their own, through trial and error. This is part of the essence of a maker space and we LOVE this process. Others prefer having someone to double-check a procedure with or ask a quick question of. This type of support and teamwork often happens organically at Generator, but we wanted to create a more formal opportunity where members knew a skilled-user would be in a specific shop space and open to consultation. 

    That’s why we have decided to begin offering periodic “Open Studio” time for members. These monthly, free offerings will be staffed by our Volunteer Shop Leads. They will provide an opportunity for members to show up with their own projects and do work together with one another as well as the shop lead. Informal consultation and education will be the name of the game. We want to provide an opportunity where folks can bridge the confidence gap between having the knowledge how a tool works and having enough experience to use it fully independently. 

    This time isn’t just for folks who recently completed a tool training. Experienced members and folks who have yet to complete a shop’s tool training are encouraged to attend as well! Not only will more experienced members have an opportunity to consult with knowledgeable folks, their questions, perspectives and experience will prove valuable to others as well.  

    To learn when the next ‘Open Studio’ sessions are, head over to our Events Calendar and if you have questions check out the FAQ below or reach out to Sam Graulty, the Program Coordinator at [email protected].

    FAQs:

    • What if I can’t make the scheduled time?
      • Unfortunately, the sessions’ timing is determined by the leaders’ availability. You can contact the Program Coordinator ([email protected]) and it may be possible to find other times for future dates.
    • Do I have to preregister?
      • While not strictly required, we do ask people to register via the calendar event on our Events page. This not only helps the leader know who’s coming and what they want, it also helps Generator track how many people are attending which offerings.
    • What will we actually do?
      • There are a few options of what may happen. It’s somewhat up to the leader, but they’re of course open to suggestions. Some possible activities include:
        • Skill sharing – Learn a specific technique 
        • Consultation – Get support on a specific project or conundrum
        • Continuing Education – Delve deeper into how to use the tools
        • Social Connection – Get to know your fellow makers while you both work in parallel
    • What’s the difference between these and Private Lessons?
      • Private lessons are individualized and exclusive to the person who requests and pays for them. Because this is shared time, everyone must be sure to work cooperatively to share the time evenly.
    • Who can come?
      • To begin, Open Studio will be limited only to Generator members. However, members do NOT need to be certified in a shop to attend. This is a way to ensure a wide array of backgrounds and experience-levels. Because the shop leads will be present, non-certified members may even be able to try out some tools under direct supervision. Note: this will NOT take the place of a Tool Training. UPDATE: Open Studio is now open to non-members as of June 14th 2022.
    • What if it’s crowded?
      • We won’t limit the number of people to start. It’s up to the leader and the attendees to be sure to share the time as best they can. If attendance limits would make sense given how popular they are, we may institute limits in the future.
    • Can’t I just get together with other members to talk about our work?
      • Of course you can! We just wanted to provide a more structured environment where members can know there will be experienced users present who are willing and able to share their knowledge.

     

  • Join Generator as Our Lead Instructor & Curriculum Specialist

    Join Generator as Our Lead Instructor & Curriculum Specialist

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    JOB TITLE: Lead Instructor & Curriculum Specialist
    REPORTS TO:  Senior Director of Programs & Partnerships
    STATUS:  Full-time, 3 Year Grant-Funded Position[spacer height=”10px”]

    GENERATOR’S MISSION

    Generator, Burlington, Vermont’s premier makers, is a combination of business incubator, artist studios and classroom at the intersection of art, science, and technology. We aim to provide the tools, expertise, education, and opportunity to enable all members of our community to create, collaborate, and bring ideas to fruition.

    POSITION OVERVIEW 

    The Lead Instructor and Curriculum Specialist will further Generator’s current Workforce Development Programs and develop new programs in order to meet the needs of our community. The Specialist will design and deliver program curriculum, inclusive of assessment strategies to measure the success of our programming against recognized education standards and technical industry credentials. A successful candidate will lead and instruct the Design Lab and Digital Modeling & Fabrication Programs; provide administrative and specialized program leadership and support to advance our workforce initiatives; and contribute to the development of Generator’s credentialing program. 

    The Lead Instructor & Curriculum Specialist is responsible for providing skill training to middle school, high school, and adult learners. The Specialist should be passionate about engaging youth and adults in programs that explore technical skills and design methodologies for emerging innovation. A successful candidate will have experience with STEAM lesson design and hands-on learning methods. They will ensure that Generator’s programs not only serve, but create pathways to lifelong learning and equal opportunity for underserved communities.

    [/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Develop and deliver curriculum for Generator’s workforce development programs: Design Lab, Train-the-Teacher, Digital Modeling and Fabrication, Fabrication Internship Program.
    • Design and implement relevant curriculum utilizing input from local employers that includes technical skills, transferable skills, and STEAM standards; enhance workforce pathways for both youth and adults.
    • Establish and maintain a learning environment that promotes learner growth and skill mastery and ensures safety; this includes workplace safety as well as social-emotional safety that fosters a sense of belonging.
    • Design and implement a system for tracking learning outcomes, evaluations, and analysis to grow Generator’s impact for serving our community, to ensure that we are serving underrepresented members of our community and meeting our students where they are at. 
    • Develop hands-on fabrication projects and curriculum for youth programming to meet both transferable and technical skills sought out by local employers and Vermont standards.
    • Contribute to Generator educational programs by fostering a culture of safety and community; acknowledge the power of failing, iterating, problem solving; thinking critically and exploring; integrating the arts and the power of creativity; being fun, playful, and engaging.
    • Support the development of credentialing programs by articulating the academic and technical competencies and contributing to the assessment process. 
    • Support Generator’s strategic planning, grant applications, and fundraising initiatives by identifying opportunities for growing Generator’s workforce development programs.
    • Research and innovate; seek new paths in makerspace education; stay on the forefront of emerging technologies and transferable education. 
    • Grow with our Core Staff Team! Be part of our creative braintrust for Generator’s overall curriculum. Be prepared to make great things happen.  

    AUXILIARY DUTIES:

    • Attend staff meetings. 
    • Other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Programs & Partnerships and/or the Executive Director.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • 2+ years experience teaching middle and/or high school aged youth. 
    • 2+ years experience writing curriculum and/or developing hands-on project-based curriculum.
    • Experience with digital modeling and fabrication processes using rapid prototyping tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters & vinyl cutters, and CNC (computer numeric control) machines.
    • Software experience and knowledge in CAD/CAM systems, for example: AutoDesk, Fusion 360, Solidworks, OnShape, MasterCam, NX, Rhino/Rhino CAM, Prusa Slicr, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
    • Familiarity with Vermont’s Flexible Pathways Initiative, specifically student-centered learning approaches and work-based learning programs that enhance career development for students.
    • Interest in being part of a makerspace community (shared collaborative workspace) grounded in interdisciplinary collaboration in the arts, entrepreneurism, and emerging technology.

     

    *Interested applicants are invited to send 1) resume, 2) cover letter, and 3) three references to Senior Director of Programs & Partnerships, Veronica Newton, at: [email protected]. Applications open until March 18th, 2022 or until the position has been filled. Please send pdf files titled using the following format: LastName.Resume.pdf

    Generator is committed to building a community that is inclusive and represents a vibrant diversity of background, experience, perspective and thought. Candidates across all markers of identity (age, race, gender, ability, communication styles, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply.

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  • Meet Artist in Residence, Raphaella Brice!

    Meet Artist in Residence, Raphaella Brice!

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    Raphaella’s art is inspired in part by her Haitian roots and stories from her family. Hear the full story of Raphaella’s path into becoming a graphic artist and what words of advice she has for others considering exploring their art in the video interview below!

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  • We’re Hiring: Join Generator as Our Program & Impact Director

    We’re Hiring: Join Generator as Our Program & Impact Director

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    JOB TITLE: Program & Impact Director

    REPORTS TO:  Executive Director

    STATUS:  Full-time, Salary with benefits

     

    ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

    Generator is a combination of artist studios, classroom, and business incubator at the intersection of art, science, and technology. We provide tools, expertise, education, and opportunity – to enable all members of our community to create, collaborate, and make their ideas a reality. Generator has over 200 maker-members and outreach programming that engages over 2,000 individuals per year.

    POSITION OVERVIEW 

    The Program & Impact Director is responsible for the development, outreach, and implementation of programs that engage and inspire our local, regional, and statewide community in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) & technical skill education, workforce development, the arts, and entrepreneurship. This position is responsible for developing and stewarding organizational partnerships that are strategically aligned with Generator’s programming and outreach efforts. The Program & Impact Director will ensure that our programs are responsive to the needs and aspirations of the community, serve underrepresented marginalized communities, and create pathways for lifelong learning, STEAM careers, and equal opportunity.

    The Program & Impact Director oversees programming staff, volunteers, mentors, and educational instructors and is responsible for the financial management of all programming at Generator. 

    [/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Program Development and Implementation

    • Create engaging programs that provide various pathways into the Generator experience and fosters creativity, innovation, problem-solving, technical and STEAM opportunities.
    • Oversee the development and delivery of curriculum, 
    • Manage outreach, recruitment, and stewardship of regional education & non-profit partnerships.
    • Maintain program descriptions and prepare marketing assets in collaboration with marketing staff to successfully promote Generator programs to the public. 
    • Set program goals, metrics, and protocols for implementation; measure and document the impact and success of intended learning outcomes, student assessments and reflections; collect, interpret and archive data; prepare data for grant reports.  
    • Support the Development Staff to fundraise for programming including grant writing, donor stewardship, and grant reporting.
    • Collaborate with the Executive Director to identify community needs and develop overall outreach and programmatic strategy.

    Financial and Data Management

    • Manage programming budget: assist in budget preparation; participate in regular evaluation of program revenue and expenses; file program accounts payable and receivables in coordination with bookkeeper. 
    • Collect and manage data related to social impact and participate in reporting to leadership. 
    • Analyze data and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
    • Track program grants expenditures in coordination with Development Staff. 

    Safety Management 

    • Ensure that programs and technical tool assessments cover all safety protocols and foster a respect for a collaborative safety culture at Generator.
    • Maintain and support Generator’s Policies & Procedures including safety protocols, Emergency Action Plans, and Instructor Expectations; Lead by example.

    Human Resources Management

    • Supervise Program Coordinator and part-time educational instructors. 
    • Supervise Workforce Learning  & Curriculum Specialist
    • Oversee recruitment strategy to grow a qualified team of educational facilitators; oversee hiring, training, and HR filing for Generator educators (part-time, temporary employees).

    AUXILIARY DUTIES:

    • Support other duties as assigned by the Executive Director; assist with office supervision and management, and intra office communications. 
    • Staff the Board of Directors Education Committee
    • Support fundraising events and activities as needed and attend relevant events, job fairs, and organizational meetings as the organization’s representative as requested by the Executive Director.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree;  or 5+ years experience leading in an educational field;
    • Experience developing and implementing programs and curricula; 
    • Ability to build and lead cohesive, successful teams; 
    • Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written); 
    • Flexibility, able to balance multiple competing priorities; 
    • Able to manage a budget, experience with financial oversight; 
    • First Aid Certification, CPR Certification (training available at Generator)
    • Comfortable working in an administrative role in a vibrant and busy environment; 
    • Willingness to work nights and weekends when necessary.

     

    *Interested applicants are invited to send 1) resume, 2) cover letter, and 3) three references to Executive Director, Meg Hammond, at: [email protected]. Applications open until December 8th, 2021 or until the position has been filled. Please send pdf files titled using the following format: LastName.Resume.pdf

    Generator is committed to building a community that is inclusive and represents a vibrant diversity of background, experience, perspective and thought. Candidates across all markers of identity (age, race, gender, ability, communication styles, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply.

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  • Rebecca Schwarz – Generator’s Artist in Residence

    Rebecca Schwarz – Generator’s Artist in Residence

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  • Sam Graulty- Generator’s New Program Coordinator!

    Sam Graulty- Generator’s New Program Coordinator!

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    Sam Graulty Joins Generator Team To Support and Develop Workshop and Training Programs

     

    Since joining the Generator team back in March, Sam Graulty has been hard at work making sure tool trainings, workshops, experienced user assessments, private lessons, and youth programs run smoothly. Sam came to Generator after a diverse set of experiences working with and on behalf of youth. He’s been a teacher, an outdoor educator, a professional development specialist and much more. He’s also been passionately creating community both professionally and personally. 

    When the pandemic hit, Sam brought together over 100 friends (and friends of friends) for a weekly online trivia night. “I of course missed my friends, but I also wanted to provide an opportunity for them to connect with each other and to (virtually) meet new people.” Over the course of 20 weeks, Sam hosted over 80 rounds of trivia (with a total of 880 questions!). Thanks to Sam’s community building efforts, good times were had and new friends were made, even amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Sam has been hard at work maintaining and developing programming. Read on to learn more about some of our summer offerings and about how Generator is defining some of the differences between ‘workshops’ and ‘tool trainings’:[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]Workshops – typically product focused, rather than tool-proficiency focused, workshops expose participants to a variety of skills needed to come away from their experience with a specific end product. Below are some exciting new offerings taking place this summer!

    [/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]Tool Trainings – tool trainings provide participants with the level of proficiency needed to safely use the many tools and machines in Generator’s shop spaces and are required prior to using tools and equipment independently. We also offer both Experienced User Assessments and Private Lessons available for request via online form.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]Summer Camps – Engaging, week-long programs for kids ages 9-12 

    [/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]To ensure that he’s best supporting our community and program participants as we all navigate the re-opening of our post-COVID world, Sam has gone above and beyond to maintain clear communication with the many community members who interface with our programs. In addition to providing general and workshop specific information to participants, Sam has been sending supplemental videos and preparation materials designed to ensure participants feel that Generator is a place where they will be supported and can find community. “I want to be sure people feel as comfortable and prepared as possible before walking through our doors,” said Sam. 

    We are thrilled that Sam is part of our community and maybe we’ll even get him to host Generator trivia for us someday! 

    If you have questions about our programs or how to get involved, Sam is always ready to help. He can be reached at: [email protected] 

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  • We’re Hiring: Join Generator as our Operations & Safety Technician

    We’re Hiring: Join Generator as our Operations & Safety Technician

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    Generator seeks a dynamic, organized self-starter capable of providing operational support for Generator’s shared, community workshops and stewardship of its facility. Responsibilities will include assisting in the maintenance and oversight of Generator’s state-of-the art facility with a goal to provide a safe, reliable and inspiring shared environment for members, students, staff, and guests.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]

    JOB TITLE: Operations & Safety Technician

    REPORTS TO:  Facility & Operations Director

    STATUS:  20-25 hrs per week

    PAY RANGE: $18-$20/hr


    ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

    Generator is a combination of business incubator, artist studios and classroom at the intersection of art, science, and technology. We provide the tools, expertise, education, and opportunity to enable all members of our community to create, collaborate, and bring ideas to fruition.  Generator has over 400 maker-members and our outreach programming engages over 2,000 individuals per year in Burlington, Chittenden County and beyond.

    Occasional weeknight and weekend hours required.

    [/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN

    • Maintains a safe working environment per ADA, OSHA and other relevant health and safety guidelines; enforces safety procedures including hazard communication and secondary labeling programs; and maintains Safety Data Sheets (SDS). 
    • Models and promotes a safety culture (Safety Check!). 
    • Monitors workshops (including wood shop, metal shop, jewelry shop, electronics shop, rapid prototyping shop, sewing shop, computer lab) and general facilities routinely, including exterior spaces, to ensure that Generator’s safety protocols are easy to follow and are being enforced. 
    • Ensures workshop organization and cleanliness, maintaining process for recycling byproducts of Generator’s state-of-the-art facility.
    • Assists in the maintenance and troubleshooting of traditional and automated equipment and machinery such as CNC routers, CNC plasma cutters, Laser Cutters, 3D printers, industrial cabinet table saw, knife grinders, industrial dust collection systems, vinyl cutters and others.
    • Assists in updating equipment and shop supply inventories.
    • Assists in buildouts and upgrades to facilities.
    • Helps source materials for programming including tool trainings, workshops and special events.
    • Assists with facility set-up for classes, tours & demos, large rentals and special events. 
    • Supports the Facilities & Operations Director and Generator with other duties as assigned.

    AUXILIARY SUPPORT

    • Attends staff team meetings
    • Attends Board of Director’s Safety Committee meetings 

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Art/Architecture or related field preferred.
    • 1+ years experience with facility management with a variety of tool sets and mechanical systems
    • Understanding of ADA/OSHA/VOSHA and a consistent “safety first” work ethic and willingness to keep up with a comprehensive safety training program. 
    • Technical skill set focused on fabrication in wood, metal, jewelry, sewing, electronics, rapid prototyping. 
    • Proficient with Google-suite and other organizational devices.
    • Able to communicate effectively via email, slack channels, and in-person. 
    • Able to organize and prioritize a daily workload.
    • Able to meet deadlines in a fast paced, rapidly evolving, collaborative team environment.
    • A proactive approach to problem-solving with decision-making skills and safety as a focus. 
    • Trustworthy and reliable.
    • Must be able to move equipment weighing up to 50+ pounds. 
    • IT and networking experience are a plus.
    • 3D modeling/CAD a plus.
    • Customer service skills are a plus.

    * For more information, see www.generatorvt.com

    *Interested applicants are invited to send 1) resume, 2) cover letter, and 3) three references to [email protected]. Applications due by July 7th. Please send pdf files titled using the following format: LastName.Resume.pdf

     

    Generator is committed to building a work community that is inclusive and represents a vibrant diversity of background, experience, perspective and thought. Candidates across all markers of identity (age, race, gender, ability, communication styles, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply.

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  • We’re Hiring: could you be our next Marketing & Communications Manager?

    We’re Hiring: could you be our next Marketing & Communications Manager?

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    We’re hiring our next Marketing & Communications Manager!

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    REPORTS TO:  Executive Director

    STATUS:  Full-Time, Benefits

    PAY RANGE: $20/hr+

    Position is mostly remote with approximately 1-3 in-person days required depending on the week. The position moves to full-time in-person post-COVID. Occasional weeknight and weekend hours required.

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    WHAT IS GENERATOR?

    Generator is a combination of business incubator, artist studio and classroom at the intersection of art, science, and technology. We provide the tools, expertise, education, and opportunity to enable all members of our community to create, collaborate, and bring ideas to fruition.

     

    WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN A MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER?

    Generator’s Marketing & Communications Manager connects our external community with Generator’s mission through storytelling and offering our program and events to a diverse audience. Responsibilities include leading and operationalizing an annual marketing and communications plan in coordination with the Program & Impact Director and Executive Director; creating digital and printed content; posting to social media channels; and keeping Generator’s website updated. They also play an important role in internal communications, ensuring that Generator members are able to access Generator resources in order to be successful in their projects.

     

    WHAT ARE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION?

    • Develop an annual marketing and communications plan strategically aligned with organizational targets for growing programming, membership, & fundraising.
    • Develop and manage brand standards and their application to all areas of the organization, including but not limited to: website, digital graphics, printed collateral, and physical space including signage and decor.
    • Create, produce, schedule, and maintain content for a wide variety of social media platforms–driving traffic to Generator’s website, events, programming, and fundraising campaigns. 
    • Manage paid digital and print advertisements and event listings.
    • Coordinate production of engagement collateral in collaboration with the Executive Director to increase general marketing, branding, and development initiatives. 
    • Develop communication templates and support Membership staff in their communication initiatives with Generator’s membership particularly, in response to emergency or operational concerns.  
    • Track, create reports, and share out monthly metrics for social channels, website stats, and email marketing efforts. 
    • Deliver on corporate sponsorship commitments. 
    • Manage aspects of Generator’s website with the support of the staff team. 
    • Support events that engage Generator’s external community to promote the mission and highlight strategic partners and stakeholders.
    • Work to build and engage a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and safe community culture with an awareness for racial and gender equity; physical and socio-emotional safety.
    • File and archive Generator digital assets on a shared digital platform. 
    • Attend staff team meetings 
    • Support Generator with other duties as assigned.

     

    WHAT ARE THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES THAT WOULD HELP SOMEONE SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE?

    • 2 yrs+ experience in marketing, communications, and/or brand management
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Proficient in Adobe Suite; examples of both digital content and printed collateral
    • Experience in G-suite (Google Workspace) is a plus
    • Experience with WordPress or similar website builder 
    • Experience with Mailchimp or a similar program; experience segmenting an audience and managing drip campaigns and automations is ideal
    • A knack for applying consistent brand voice to all written communications
    • Photography and/or video skills ideal
    • Experience managing a large library of digital assets
    • HOW TO APPLY:

    Applications due by April 19th, 2021 (updated 4/1). Interested applicants are invited to send their:

    1. resume
    2. cover letter
    3. three references
    4. one marketing/communications writing sample in PDF format (blog, article, etc.)
    5. 2-3 graphic and/or digital work samples in PDF format (could include social posts, videos, printed collateral, web pages, etc; samples can be shared in the PDF via hyperlinks, or embedded in the PDF)

    Please send application materials to [email protected] as PDF files titled using the following format: LastName.Resume.pdf

     

    Generator is committed to building a work community that is inclusive and represents a vibrant diversity of background, experience, perspective and thought. Candidates across all markers of identity (age, race, gender, ability, communication styles, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply.

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  • Member Made: custom signage for Mama & Pops

    Member Made: custom signage for Mama & Pops

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]There are a couple of new businesses in town: Cafe Mamajuana and Poppy Cafe. We’re so excited that Burlington gets to eat their delicious food!

    These two new businesses are sharing a single space in the Old North End dubbed Mama & Pops (get it?).

    The owners reached out to Generator staff member and illustrator Christine Hill (of Tender Warrior Co.) about a little signage project for the cafe.

    Their fridge came with this stock signage and it didn’t quite fit into their vibe:

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    “This is one of those little annoying things that’s a pain for a business owner to figure out how to change. They don’t have the time for dealing with something like this, and even if they did, it would probably be pretty expensive to get something custom printed.

    It felt really good to do a quick turnaround on this for them – and now I have a few folks asking me about their own signage projects!”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjI4NDAlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI0NzMlMjIlMjBzcmMlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbSUyRmVtYmVkJTJGLW44UG1DTkh2eVUlMjIlMjBmcmFtZWJvcmRlciUzRCUyMjAlMjIlMjBhbGxvdyUzRCUyMmFjY2VsZXJvbWV0ZXIlM0IlMjBhdXRvcGxheSUzQiUyMGNsaXBib2FyZC13cml0ZSUzQiUyMGVuY3J5cHRlZC1tZWRpYSUzQiUyMGd5cm9zY29wZSUzQiUyMHBpY3R1cmUtaW4tcGljdHVyZSUyMiUyMGFsbG93ZnVsbHNjcmVlbiUzRSUzQyUyRmlmcmFtZSUzRQ==[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]

  • Is playing pinball the new science class? We think so.

    Is playing pinball the new science class? We think so.

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    While schools scramble to adapt to remote learning, Generator’s Design Lab program finds creative ways to bring hands-on STEAM skills to students.

    [/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line”][divider line_type=”No Line”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]In late summer, while schools were on standby and waiting to see what might happen with Vermont’s COVID numbers, Generator’s outreach team was busy considering ways we could pivot out programming. Our hope was to keep Generator’s connection to our local and regional youth who are eager for hands-on, experiential educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM).[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][image_with_animation image_url=”10217″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]Unsure how the year would go and how much to invest in hands-on offerings that might quickly be shut down, or might not be possible in the first place, we needed to be prepared to pivot easily.

    How could be obtain hands-on, STEAM initiatives via Google classroom and still create a buzz or influence students we’ve never met? [/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][image_with_animation image_url=”10216″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]The answer: PinBox 3000. The customizable, build-it-yourself, cardboard pinball machine.

    Generator and PinBox 3000 teamed up to bring Generator’s Design Lab to classrooms around Vermont– and in the comfort of students’ own home. [/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][image_with_animation image_url=”10269″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]In early 2015, Pete Talbot and Ben T. Matchstick became Generator Makers-in-Residence (now our Artist in Residence program) in order to further develop and prototype their product, PinBox 3000.  By the end of their 2-month residency their business was launched and the rest is history! Read their story here.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][image_with_animation image_url=”10270″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]Bringing this story full circle, Generator is excited to team up with PinBox 3000 and provide students with endless opportunities in creating, designing, prototyping, electrifying and advancing a pinball game of their own design.  [/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]

    Design Lab is one of Generator’s educational and outreach programs inspiring learners of all ages to explore and innovate in the sciences, arts, and in entrepreneurship.

    Our programs are made possible by supports like you!

    You can support Generator by giving a gift today.

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