The Shop Rat Foundation is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization with a mission to advance the skilled trade industries by opening the minds of our youth by building unique and innovative projects from concept to completion…. more

The Shop Rat Foundation has developed the Wheelie Car build to teach students STEM skills while using their hands and their mind to build this innovative project. The car features zero turn steering, electric motors… more

The Shop Rat Education Program currently consists of 4 introductory classes, 1 week long introductory camp program, 2 developing (intermediate) classes and 1 master (advanced) class, serving over 130 local children annually. The program utilizes a project based learning curriculum to reinforce comprehension of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic concepts, while generating interest in the skilled trades and manufacturing…. more