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 |
| Batesburg | Batesburg – Leesville Middle School | 06/07/10 - 06/10/10 06/14/10 - 06/17/10 |
Kenneth Pace |
| Irmo | Dutch Fork High School | 06/07/10 - 06/10/10 | Lisa Maylath |
| Orangeburg | The Technology Center | 06/07/10 - 06/11/10 | Lakia Mustipher |
| Summerville | Du Bose Middle School | 06/07/10 - 06/11/10 | Craig Pelletier |
| Orangeburg | Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College | 07/05/10 - 07/09/10 | Dr. Jim Payne |
| Columbia | WJ Keenan High School | 07/05/10 - 07/30/10 | Tamikah Battle |
| West Columbia | R.H. Fulmer Middle School | 07/19/10 - 07/23/10 07/26/10 - 07/30/10 |
Rosalind M Severt |
| Johnston | Strom Thurmond High School & Career Center | 07/26/10 to 07/30/10 | J. Lee Williams |
| Mt. Pleasant | Wando High School | 07/26/10 to 07/30/10 | David Roemer |