MILL Co-Op Membership

Participation is open to educators and faculty affiliated with publicly funded PK–12 districts, ESDs, community colleges, and nonprofit education partners. Participants are affiliated with their employing organization and are expected to operate within the scope of that affiliation, including any applicable employer-provided coverage. Due to funding restrictions, private or non-publicly funded schools are not eligible at this time. Priority is given to educators working with underserved, underrepresented, or rural student populations in the Mid-Valley region.

What is a Makerspace Anyway?

Things to Know

  • Membership runs August–June
  • Members need to attend an orientation event and pass the General Safety Test before working in the makerspace.
  • Members can access the woodshop, fiber arts equipment, and prototyping tools after passing the corresponding safety tests.
  • No fees — instead, members contribute at least 8 hours per term through hosting or co-hosting workshops, supervising open hours, creating OERs, onboarding new members, or helping maintain the space.
  • Open to publicly funded PK–12 educators, ESDs, community college faculty, and nonprofit education partners.