Aerospace
Biomedical
Clean Tech
Industrial Design
Product Design
Robotics & Embedded Systems
Smart Cities
Wearable Design
Duro's applied learning model uses design, fabrication, marketing, and competition to give students hands-on experience bringing ideas from concept to reality.
Students develop skills in computer-aided design (CAD), applied math, technical drawing, pitching, teamwork, and career development to produce artifacts that can be used to start a portfolio for college applications and beyond.
For grades 6-12
Program Options:
• Summer
• After school
• Math class – Standard; AP; PBAT
• Elective
• Capstone
• Multi-school competition
Duration: 6-18 weeks
Capacity: Up to 35 students per cohort
Location: On-campus
3D printing: Included
Corporate Partner Judges: Optional
“Working with Duro Workforce this summer was an amazing experience for our teachers and students. Our district's goal has been to introduce work-based learning opportunities for our students and this program builds students' capacity to design and market products.”
Sara Regalado
Assistant Principal
Crotona International High School
“Duro has allowed me to apply engineering theories I learned in the classroom to real-world practical experience. It was a valuable learning experience that has broadened my understanding of the engineering world and has given me a strong foundation that is valuable experience for my future career.”
Tina Kang
Software Configuration Management Engineer
L3Harris Technologies
“I really liked this program and am thankful for the opportunity. I wanted to explore different fields before going to college and this program helped me prepare. Thank you!!”
Weimy Guzman
College Freshman
CUNY - Baruch College