Meet EDU MECHS
We're on a mission to make technical education accessible, practical, and exciting through interactive tools built for modern STEM education. For every student, in every classroom.
Who we are
Reyhan Tressler
Reyhan is a passionate mentor with a lifelong interest in all things electronic.
Currently studying Electromechanical Engineering at Humber Polytechnic, Reyhan Tressler brings boundless energy — whether he's mentoring at the Barrett Centre for Innovation and Technology, climbing walls, or teeing off on the golf course.
Drawing from his experience teaching Physics, Electrical Circuitry, Design, and Robotics to youth, Reyhan co-founded EDU MECHS to fill a crucial gap in hands-on STEM education. His mission: to empower the next generation with real-world engineering skills that stick.
Andrew Allan
Andrew is a passionate mentor with a lifelong interest in all things electronic.
Andrew is currently studying Electromechanical Engineering at Humber Polytechnic. During his studies, he worked part-time at the Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation (BCTI) at the North Campus.
While at BCTI, he delivered hands-on STEM workshops to thousands of students, covering topics like mechatronics, programming, 3D design, and emerging technologies. His experience in education and passion for innovation eventually led him to co-found EDU MECHS, an initiative dedicated to empowering the next generation of makers and problem-solvers.
Our Mission
In classrooms and workshops, we'd often show educators the learning kits we were using to teach mechatronics. Almost every time, the response followed a familiar pattern: strong interest, followed by hesitation once the cost came up.
It became clear that while the value of hands-on technical education was obvious, the price of existing equipment made it out of reach for most classrooms.
Our mission is to empower educators and students with a learning platform designed to offer the same core experiences in automation, electronics, and control systems, but at a price point that makes sense for real educators and real schools.
Our Values
We believe students learn best by doing. Every EDU MECHS tool is designed to give learners real, tactile experience with automation, electronics, and control systems.
From pricing to durability to simplicity, our learning kits are designed with real classrooms in mind. We aim to make advanced technical education accessible to schools of all sizes and budgets.
Educators are at the heart of every successful learning experience. We build tools that support, not replace, great teaching, making it easier to deliver engaging, future-ready STEM education.
Why it matters
Young people are increasingly
dismissing skilled trades as a career
Even as the need for technically skilled workers is rising across Canada, many young people overlook these careers simply because they haven't had the chance to experience what working with automation, electronics, or machinery actually feels like.
As older workers retire and technology transforms the trades, the gap between opportunity and awareness is only getting wider.
Only 16% of young people consider skilled trades as a career. Many aren't even aware that it's an option
There's been a 10% drop among 9-12 year old children with interest in skilled trades
Even amongst young people who are interested, over 50% lack professional development opportunities
Lack of exposure is a lifelong missed opportunity
Many students never consider a career in skilled trades or technical fields, not because they aren't interested, but because they've never had the chance to try. Research shows that early exposure to hands-on learning dramatically increases the likelihood that students will see themselves in these roles.
Without opportunities to build, test, and explore, entire career paths stay hidden.
700 000+ skilled trades workers expected to retire by 2028
Canada is facing a massive wave of retirements in skilled trades. Over 700,000 workers are expected to leave the workforce by 2028. This isn't just a labour shortage; it's a knowledge gap.
Reported skill gaps
As experienced technicians age out, there's an urgent need to prepare the next generation with the hands-on skills that keep our industries running.
Our Commitment to Educators
We built EDU MECHS to remove the barriers that keep students from experiencing technical education firsthand. We're not just building learning kits—we're building access, confidence, and curiosity. Every part of EDU MECHS is designed to support educators and spark lasting engagement in technical careers.
We believe students learn best when they can see how things work, touch the components, and connect learning to the real world. That's why everything we create is hands-on, classroom-ready, and built to grow with your teaching.
