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 |
| Charlotte | Hopewell High School | 06/21/10 - 06/24/10 | Pamela Kromah |
| Granite Falls | Granite Falls Middle School | 06/21/10 - 06/24/10 | Libby Huff |
| Charlotte | ZB Vance High School | 06/21/10 - 06/25/10 | Sabrina A. Finkbeiner |
| Winton-Salem | School of Pre-Engineering at Atkins | 07/12/10 - 07/16/10 | M. Leslie Snyder Eaves |
| Durham | Duke University | 07/26/10 - 07/30/10 | Nancy Shaw |
| Charlotte | Mallard Creek High School | 07/26/10 to 07/30/10 | Tyler Brooks |