Kansas City, MO (April 15, 2026) –  SkillsUSA , the #1 workforce development organization for students, is set to host a groundbreaking Make48 competition at its National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) in Atlanta, Georgia. From June 1-5, 2026 , the Georgia World Congress Center will transform into a hub of rapid prototyping, creativity and real-world problem solving, all while being filmed.  This partnership marks a significant evolution in career and technical education, merging...

MENOMONIE, WI (April 9, 2026) –  Make48 is heading back to the University of Wisconsin-Stout , Wisconsin’s only Polytechnic University. UW-Stout will host the third Make48 competition of the 2026 season from July 31 to August 2nd . This fast-paced, 48-hour collaborative invent-a-thon will bring together the brightest minds to solve a real-world challenge in a race against the clock. The University of Wisconsin-Stout From Classroom to Competition The road to UW-Stout follows a massive...

In a city world-renowned for its aviation legacy, student inventors were tasked with a mission every traveler can appreciate: reinventing the in-flight experience. Make48 launched its milestone 10th season at the GoCreate makerspace with a fitting challenge. Partnering with challenge sponsor Fastenal, the competition required teams to prototype a functional product in just 48 hours. Ready, Set, Go! Make48 launches Season 10 at GoCreate The Contenders: Region 1 Classroom Experience Seven elite...