Harder is now creating a guide so future students can keep the project going
Grade 12 student Caretta Harder is leading a 3D printing project at Thousand Islands Secondary School (TISS) that’s getting attention across the Upper Canada District School Board.
Through the Recognition of Experiential Learning for Credit (RELC) program, Harder helped launch a student-run 3D printing business. The group designs and sells custom items like charms and educational tools, with profits going back into the project.
“I saw how much these printers could do—not just for us, but for the community,” Harder said.
With support from teacher Robin Doncaster, students learned business, design, and teamwork skills while helping local schools and nonprofits. Their first projects included shoe charms for the Brockville Figure Skating Club and nature discs for Naismith Memorial Public School.
Harder is now creating a guide so future students can keep the project going. Her work shows how hands-on learning can lead to real community impact.
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