Press Releases

Celebrating 13 Years of the SkillsUSA Additive Manufacturing Competition

The SME Education Foundation will award over 250 scholarships in 2026, supporting students pursuing post-secondary education in technical fields that power manufacturing.

Beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, students at Daniel Morgan Technology Center in Spartanburg, S.C., will have the opportunity to gain access to real-world, cutting-edge training in advanced manufacturing through the SME PRIME® program.

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.