Event Dates: June 2, 2025 – August 8, 2025 (Multiple Week-Long Sessions)

Location: Winona State University, Winona, MN

Event Description:

Dive into the exciting world of composite technology with the America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) Composites Summer Bootcamps at Winona State University! This is your chance to gain hands-on experience with carbon fiber and fiberglass, learn from experts, and build a project to take home—all at no cost (a $2,500 value!).

What You’ll Experience:
Hands-on Training: Operate industry-standard equipment and master the art of resin infusion.
Project-Based Learning: Assemble and keep your own composite project.
Industry Recognition: Earn an ACE Composites in Automotive Credly badge.
Expert Instruction: Learn from Winona State University’s renowned Composite Materials Engineering program, a leader in the field for over 30 years.
All-Inclusive Experience: Enjoy free food and lodging in Haake Hall (suite-style single bedrooms) for on campus residents.
Networking: Connect with peers and industry professionals.
Learn from the best: Winona State University has the only accredited undergrad Composite Material Engineering program in the nation.

Program Highlights:
Supported by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program.
Part of the national ACE initiative to revitalize American manufacturing.
No-cost access to online curriculum in CNC machining, metrology, composites, and cybersecurity.
Free, in-person training in composites.
Participants must be 17 or older.
After applying, participants must complete the online composites ACE course and send in the badge of completion.
Chaperones will be provided for all participants under the age of 18.
Transportation from the Winona Groome Shuttle drop off location to campus is provided.

Dates:
June 2-6, 2025
July 7-11, 2025
August 4-8, 2025

Lodging and Dining:
Stay in Haake Hall, featuring suite-style single bedrooms, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and laundry facilities.
Enjoy meals at the Jack Kane Dining Center, with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks provided.

Travel:
Check-in is on Sunday afternoon/Monday morning.
Check-out is on Friday morning.
Transportation from MSP Airport via Groome Shuttle to Winona, with campus pickup, is available.

About Winona State University CME:
WSU’s Composite Materials Engineering program is a national leader in composite education.
Accredited by ABET.
State of the art laboratories.
About ACE and IACMI:

America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) is a national training program to reestablish American leadership in the machine tool industry.
IACMI–The Composites Institute® is dedicated to securing U.S. global leadership in advanced manufacturing.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to explore the future of composites!

Apply Today!

Spots are limited and will fill up quickly.
We will attempt to honor your first choice of bootcamp week.
Acceptance details will be sent out by April 30th.

Questions?
Contact Eric Kerr-Anderson at [email protected].