CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) – Libraries across the state have received grants from the University of Wyoming to create mini-makerspaces. Four libraries (Laramie County Community College (LCCC) Ludden Library & Learning Commons, Natrona County, Evanston, Pinedale) have each received a $35,000 grant from UW as a part of the $175,000 Wyoming Department of Workforce Services Division of Vocational Rehabilitation fund received by makerspace partners at the University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science’s Innovation Wyrkshop.
“For those who are just new to the experience and want to gain really valuable work skills, that’s where these makerspaces shine,” UW Makerspace Coordinator, Tyler Kerr said.
The mini-makerspaces are being created to assist people reach their future endeavors through technology. For LCCC, they plan to use this as an opportunity to create…