Building Skills, Materials, and Opportunity
Garay Cooperative Network is developing a Mining & Fabrication pillar focused on responsible material sourcing, recycling and recovery, advanced manufacturing, and hands-on technical training. The goal is to connect community members with skills, partnerships, and pathways that support resilient infrastructure and local economic growth.
Why It Matters
Responsible materials and skilled fabrication are essential to modern infrastructure. GCN aims to connect technical education, workforce pathways, recycling, and advanced manufacturing to strengthen local supply chains and support environmentally responsible growth.
Responsible Resource Development
Explore partnerships in responsible sourcing, mineral recovery, recycling, and reuse. This work will emphasize environmental responsibility, worker safety, and community benefit while connecting materials to local manufacturing needs.
Fabrication & Advanced Manufacturing
Develop pathways to welding, machining, digital fabrication, prototyping, and related technical careers through hands-on learning and partnerships with industry and education providers.
Industry & Education Partnerships
Build relationships with schools, unions, manufacturers, engineers, environmental experts, and community organizations. These partnerships can expand technical training, mentorship, project development, and responsible pathways into skilled careers.
