Building partnerships, encouraging innovation and empowering students through learning and hands-on experiences are values shared by the University of Michigan-Flint and Factory Two. The shared dedication to strengthening relationships within the community, and opening pathways to create, is what fueled the desire for the two entities to continue what each believes to be a valuable partnership into 2023.
Factory Two, a community makerspace located in downtown Flint, “is built on the idea that learning, sharing and creating are empowering and transformative forces which can open doors and revolutionize both perceptions and realities.” It provides tools and training to anyone in the community interested in furthering their knowledge. Some of the technology that can be found at Factory Two includes 3D printers, drones, wood and metal shops, screen printing, and more. Their members span…
