It all started with an Economic Development strategy; a desire to grow Bramptons creative economy. Sheridan College’s Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technologies, Brampton Library, and the City of Bramptons Economic Development Office came together to establish the MakerSpace Creative Hub @ Brampton Library. Combining equipment and technology with community engagement and education to help users design, prototype and create, the Hub is a great place to use advanced manufacturing tools, participate in peer-to-peer learning, and develop 21st century job skills. But the real story is the partnership build – academic institution, municipal government, public library, entrepreneurs, and private industry. Prepare to be inspired.
Learning Outcomes
Develop an understanding of municipal economic development strategy and creative economy goals
Develop an understanding of how to create and maintain relationships with non-traditional public library partners to support 21st Century learning, job skills development, and grow the creative economy
Develop an understanding of the Brampton Makerspace Creative Hub user experience and outcomes
