This ExLENT Pivots track project aims to serve the national interest by expanding experiential learning pathways in emerging hardware technologies that are driven by nanofabrication. It focuses on increasing workforce opportunities in Northern Virginia, a region positioned for growth in emerging technology sectors. As this dynamic area continues to demand more advanced skill sets, developing a skilled workforce becomes a critical priority, one that calls for innovative and responsive training models. George Mason University (GMU) is well positioned to lead these efforts through its Innovation District initiative centered at the university's SciTech campus. Importantly, the project offers a three-phase curriculum that combines virtual instruction, hands-on training at the university, and paid apprenticeships in high-tech industry settings. This approach is designed to serve a wide range of learners, including non-STEM professionals and adults seeking to reskill or upskill. The project draws on a new nanofabrication facility at the SciTech campus and fosters cross-sector partnerships among academia, industry, and government. Through this high-impact effort, the project aims to deepen understanding of how to design experiential learning models that support career transitions into technology fields where nanofabrication expertise is in high demand. The project pursues three interconnected goals: 1) to develop and iteratively refine an innovative, community-engaged experientia