*Develop passion and hands on skills with tools and other machinery
*Connect with resources and other participants *Invest in people
*Have a good experience and want participants to come back the next year to mentor/help
*Have it be less about competition, but more about learning, forming relationships, and having fun
What happens after the Makeathon is over? If particpants enjoyed it, let them know what kinds of classes they should think about taking in the future to pursue their passions. Students should be given advice and help on what their next steps should be. It'll benefit them, and make them want to come back again next year.
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