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 |
| Georgetown | Scott County School System | 06/14/10 - 06/18/10 | Francis O'Hara |
| Glasgow | Glasgow High School | 06/15/10 - 06/25/10 | JR Dakin |
| Cadiz | Trigg County High School | 06/21/10 - 06/25/10 | Lori Ricks |
| Lexington | University of Kentucky | 06/21/10 - 06/25/10 | Metty Joseph |
| Pineville | Bell County High School | 06/21/10 - 06/25/10 | Thomas Baker |
| Nicholasville | East Jessamine Middle School | 08/02/10 - 08/06/10 | Lynn Settles |