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 |
| Kansas City | North Kansas City High School | 06/01/10 - 06/04/10 | Amy Maskil |
| Raytown | Raytown High School | 06/03/10 - 06/30/10 | Marlene DeVilbiss |
| Raytown | Raytown South High School | 06/03/10 to 06/31/10 | Marlene DeVilbiss |
| Blue Springs | Sunny Vale Middle School | 06/07/10 - 06/11/10 | Tammy Pankey |
| Grandview | Grandview Middle School | 06/07/10 - 06/11/10 | Catherine Hunt |
| Grandview | Martain City Middle School | 06/07/10 - 06/11/10 | Catherine Hunt |
| Kansas City | Staley High School | 06/14/10 - 06/17/10 | Amy Maskil |
| Cape Girardeau | Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center | 06/14/10 - 06/18/10 | Rich Payne |
| Florissant | Hazelwood Northwest Middle School | 06/14/10 - 07/13/10 | Gail Stewart |
| Florissant | Hazelwood West Middle School | 06/14/10 - 07/13/10 | Gail Stewart |
| Liberty | Liberty Junior High | 07/12/10 - 07/15/10 | Colleen Jones |