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Workshops
Skill Building For All Levels
Whether you’re looking to advance existing skills or learn new ones, OriginLabs’ workshops will help propel your project forward. These no-cost, introductory level courses don’t require any previous knowledge or experience and give you the opportunity to get hands-on experience with a project-based approach to learning. Open to all, no University affiliation necessary to participate.
Available Workshops
This workshop series features fun, quick exercises that introduce basic design and construction principles, and culminate in a finished product you get to take home.
Duration: 2 hours.
This more in-depth series takes an investigative look at how existing products are made, and how they might be recreated in OriginLabs. Along the way you’ll learn multiple tools and methods.
Duration: 4 hours.
This advanced workshop series covers design software and various pieces of hardware to move from concept to finished, physical prototype.
Duration: variable (may involve 2+ multi-hour meetings).
Workforce Development
With gracious support from Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), the Realizing Automated and Advanced Manufacturing Processes (RAAMP) workshops cover advanced manufacturing technologies and techniques in automation, additive manufacturing, and smart factory environments.
The Technical Training for Industry 4.0 workshop series will help regional manufacturers modernize their production capabilities and address the shortage of skilled labor by emphasizing specific software/hardware workflows and key concepts of advanced manufacturing. This series is made possible by a Congressionally Funded Community Projects grant through the U.S. Department of Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What should I wear?
Be sure to wear workshop appropriate clothing. We suggest natural fibers (cotton, wool, leather) and closed-toe shoes. We also ask that you avoid loose-fitting clothing, remove jewelry, and tie back long hair.
All personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided.
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Where are the workshops held?
Workshops are held at OriginLabs, which is within the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub downtown State College, PA.
123 S. Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801
Please access the building from the main entrance on S. Burrowes Street. Signage and/or staff will direct you to the appropriate room.
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Where do I park?
We’re glad you asked! Parking is available in garages on Beaver Avenue and Fraser Street. Both locations are less than a block walk to OriginLabs. *Please note that you are responsible for the cost of parking.
For more information on parking downtown State College and to view available garages, click here.
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Do I need to bring anything to the workshops?
Nope! Just yourself.
Some workshops will allow you to bring a personal item to be used during the hands-on portion of the programming. Check each workshop description for clarification.
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Will food/snacks be available?
Great question! Lunch will be provided for the RAAMP workshops but not the Industry 4.0. Hydration stations are available in the building.
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Is there an age requirement to participate in a workshop?
The RAAMP workshops are geared towards individuals 16 and older. Please contact us if there are additional questions!