Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs - Manufacturing Camps, Scholarships

Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs^® (NBT) is the charitable foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International^® (FMA). Our purpose is to support individuals in discovering their interest in manufacturing and to encourage the pursuit of a manufacturing career.

Nuts, Bults & Thingamajigs supports manufacturing camps

Building the next generation

Summer Manufacturing Camps

With over 100 summer camps taking place in technical high schools and community colleges across the U.S., students gain exposure to hands-on learning, manufacturing facilities, and the skills needed for high-tech manufacturing careers.

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Supporting the next generation

Scholarships

NBT has awarded over $1 million in scholarships to students enrolled in certification or degree programs that lead to careers in manufacturing.

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NBT in the News

NBT Silent Auction at the 2023 FMA Annual Meeting Wins Big

Published by Staff Report on March 15, 2023

The Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs® (NBT) Foundation hosted a silent auction during the opening reception of FMA’s Annual Meeting on February 28, 2023, at the JW Marriott Las Vegas. The numbers are in, and it’s official: our generous donors and bidders helped to raise over $32,000 for student scholarships and manufacturing camps.