The STEAM, 3D Printing, & Digital Design Academy offers New Jersey educators comprehensive professional development in the most in-demand STEM skills for today's classrooms. Developed by Emergent Futures Lab, leaders in innovative educational experiences, this program equips you with the knowledge, skills, and resources to transform how your students engage with technology and design.
What You'll Receive (Valued at $399 — Fully Subsidized)
- Comprehensive Training: in Tinkercad (K-6) and Fusion 360 (7-12)
- Year-Long Access: to our online learning platform throughout the 2025-2026 school year
• Sequential Learning Modules: tailored to your grade level and experience
• Weekly Design Challenges: to build your skills and confidence throughout the year
- Real-Time Support: from 3D printing and design experts and fellow educators from across NJ
- Pre-Written Lesson Plans: For grades K-6, 7-8, and 9-12, ready to implement in your classroom
- 21st Century Pedagogical Strategies: that foster student autonomy, agency and innovation
- Professional Development Hours: Earn 8 PD hours (for each course TinkerCad and/or Fusion) and certification to advance your career while transforming your teaching
- Exclusively Online and Self-Paced: This program is delivered asynchronously through our online platform
- Time Commitment: Approximately 8 hours per course track, completed at your own pace with no internal deadlines. Four quarterly check-ins, ~20 minutes each.
Fully Funded by Picatinny Arsenal
As part of their commitment to fostering the next generation of STEAM innovators and supporting educational excellence throughout New Jersey, Picatinny Arsenal—the U.S. Army's premier research and manufacturing facility—is covering the complete cost for up to 250 qualified educators.
Apply HERE: https://emergentfutureslab.com/nj-3d-academy