In today's changing world, collaboration is KEY to becoming and staying innovative and fresh.  What better way to do that than involving area youth in special projects at your business?

Innovation Outposts were developed to coordinate projects between local business, the area Technology Centers' programs and students, and area colleges.  Their intent is to assist companies by having an off-site research and development option that also provides our area youth with a unique and real world learning experience. 

  How it works... 

In a nutshell, businesses simply take an idea at the very concept stage to the students at the area Tech center.  The students then research the project with the help of their instructor and other local training institutions to determine their viability. 

For more information about this exciting new ThumbWorks initiative, contact Matt Hahn at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .