About MakerFest
Connecting talent with companies
MakerFest was launched in 2015 as a two-day event that showcased the region’s diversity in employers and skills of the future and current workforce.
Get ready to experience something amazing!
Since 2015, MakerFest has been connecting students like you with exciting career opportunities right here in our region. This isn’t just another boring school field trip – it’s your chance to dive into hands-on activities and see firsthand what your future could look like.
At MakerFest, you’ll:
- Try out interactive demonstrations from local companies that show you what real jobs are actually like!
- Connect directly with professionals looking for talented students like you.
- Discover career paths you might never have considered before.
- Learn exactly what education and training you need to land your dream job.
- Link up with regional companies with the job you see yourself in.
- Start building your professional network before you even graduate.
Students from all across the Lima region will be there, exploring amazing opportunities with local businesses and companies, the same types of businesses and companies that you drive by every day. The best part? You get to participate in activities that simulate actual job tasks, giving you a taste of what working in these fields is really like. In fact, you can learn about the work experiences offered at the company, such as internships, summer jobs, co-ops, job shadowing, and other opportunities with our regional employers!
We are excited to share that MakerFest: Your Path. Your Future is a success!
Agenda
- 8:00 a.m. – Sign-In Begins
- 9:30 a.m. – Opening Statements
- 9:50 a.m. – Demonstrations begin. Students will visit with companies selected through interest survey.
- 12:10 a.m. – Lunch
- 1:00 p.m. – High School Dismissal
