Since 1979, the SME Education Foundation has been one of the leading non-profits dedicated to the advancement of manufacturing education.
In September, the SME Education Foundation received a finalist award from Automation Alley for having the “Best Education Program of the Year.” The award honored the Foundation for its dedication to the advancement of grades K-16 manufacturing education – specifically for the Gateway Academy program and providing more then $29 million to youth programs, scholarships and awards.
| City | School | Dates | Contact |
| Brimfield | Von Steuben Middle School | 06/01/10 - 06/04/10 | Kevin Faulkner |
| East Peoria | East Peoria Central Junior High School | 06/03/10, 06/04/10, 06/07/10, 06/08/10, & 06/09/10 | Jane A. Bach-Brummitt |
| Peoria | Peoria Academy | 07/26/10 to 07/30/10 | Vernon Pratt |
| Skokie | Niles High School | 07/06/10 - 07/16/10 | Chris Powell |