Press Releases

Partnership introduces hands-on maritime manufacturing pathways for high school students across the U.S.

Beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, students at Eastpointe High School in Eastpointe, MI, will have the opportunity to gain access to real-world, cutting-edge training in advanced manufacturing through the SME PRIME® program.

The SME Education Foundation proudly announced the winning teams of the Bright Minds Student Summit held during the Manufacturing Technology Series (MT Series) SOUTHEAST, October 21–23 in Greenville, South Carolina.

Manufacturing education is thriving in high schools across the country thanks in part to a record number of SME PRIME® Sustainability Awards from the SME Education Foundation, which will provide critical funding to 48 SME PRIME high schools this year.

Beginning in the 2025–26 school year, students at Paw Paw High School in Paw Paw, Michigan, will have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge training in advanced manufacturing through SME PRIME®.

SME, the nonprofit committed to building and expanding North America's talent and capabilities and accelerating advanced manufacturing technologies, and global additive manufacturing leader Stratasys, announced the winners of their cosponsored 2025 Additive Manufacturing Competition, conducted as part of the 61th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, held in Atlanta June 23-27.