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.

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| City | School | Dates | Contact |
| Menomonie | Unversity of Wiscon-Stout | 07/11 - 07/15 07/18 - 07/22 07/25 - 07/29 08/01 - 08/05 06/27 - 07/01 (High School) |
Pete Heimdahl |