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PRIME Schools Initiative Press Kit

SME PRIME - Preparing the Next Generation of Manufacturing and Engineering Talent

The SME Education Foundation continues to deliver impressive results supporting the next generation of manufacturing talent through programs including Student Summits, SME PRIME (Partnership Response In Manufacturing Education), and the Scholarship program.

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SME PRIME builds cost-effective and tailored manufacturing/engineering programs in high schools across the country providing equipment, curriculum, professional development, scholarships, and STEM-focused extracurricular activities to students and teachers. PRIME schools reach nearly 100 communities across dozens of states where each high school is supported and informed by local manufacturers.

 

PRIME Schools Initiative Launch Events 2022-23

Ecorse High School
Ecorse, MI | May 12, 2023

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An event celebrating the launch of the Ecorse High School PRIME program will be held on May 12. Hear from educators, view student hands-on demonstrations, and learn about the new mechatronics and robotics program.

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Media Contacts Speakers Documents
  • Rob Luce, Vice President, SME Education Foundation
  • Shelley Wooley, Director, Education Programs, SME Education Foundation
  • Ashley Warfield, Program Manager, SME Education Foundation
  • Bill Rayl, Executive Director of Workforce Solutions, Michigan Manufacturers Association

Past Initiatives

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Edwardsburg High School

Edwardsburg, MI | May 8, 2023

Media Contacts

Speakers

  • Rob Luce, Vice President, SME Education Foundation
  • Shelley Wooley, Director, Education Programs, SME Education Foundation
  • Ashley Warfield, Program Manager, SME Education Foundation
  • Bill Rayl, Executive Director of Workforce Solutions, Michigan Manufacturers Association
  • Steve Carra, Representative 36th District, State of Michigan
  • Brad Paquette, Representative 37th District, State of Michigan
  • Mikki Spagnoli, CTE Director, Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District

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Innovation Central High School

Grand Rapids, MI | March 24, 2023

Media Contacts

Speakers

  • Art Maisano, Program Manager, SME Education Foundation
  • Rob Luce, Vice President, SME Education Foundation
  • Mark Huizenga, Michigan State Senator, 30th District, State of Michigan
  • Bill Rayl, Executive Director of Workforce Solutions, Michigan Manufacturers Association
  • Jason McGhee, Principal, Innovation Central High School
  • Elisabeth Giem, PRIME Educators, Innovation Central High School
  • Mike Larson, PRIME Educators, Innovation Central High School
  • Shelley Wooley, Director Program Manager, SME Education Foundation

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Coming Soon
J. I. Case High School

Racine, WI | December 2, 2022 | 3:30–4:30 PM

Media Contacts

Speakers

  • Ron Scozzari, Educational Programs Manager, SME Education Foundation
  • Jeff Miller, Deputy Chief of Schools, Racine Unified School District
  • Ryan Brath, Managing Director, FISCHER USA, Inc.
  • Joe Kann, Founder and President, Cobble Creek Solutions
  • Hailey Webb, Assistant Principal, Racine Case High School
  • Scott Wyma, Technical Education Teacher, Racine Unified School District

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Apollo High School

St. Cloud, MN | November 30, 2022 | 3–4:15 PM

Media Contacts

Speakers

  • Ron Scozzari, Educational Programs Manager, SME Education Foundation
  • Leah Sams, Director of Career and College Pathways, St. Cloud Area School District 742
  • Aric Putnam, MN State Senate - District 14
  • Gail Cruikshank, Talent Director Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation
  • Dr. Laurie Putnam, Superintendent, St. Cloud Area School District 742
  • Mackenzie Rudd, Technology Education Teacher, St. Cloud High School

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Genesee Career Institute

Flint, MI | November 14, 2022 | 2-4:00 PM

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Rudyard High School

Rudyard, MI | October 24, 2022 | 11-12:30 AM

Media Contacts

Speakers

  • Rob Luce, Vice President, SME Education Foundation
  • Chad Folkersma, Principal, Rudyard High School
  • Bill Rayl, Executive Director of Workforce Solutions, Michigan Manufacturers Association
  • John Damoose, MI House of Representatives - District 107

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Hancock Central High School

Hancock, MI | October 21, 2022 | 11-11:45 AM

Media Contacts

Speakers

  • Art Maisano, Educational Programs Manager, SME Education Foundation
  • Greg Markkanen, MI House of Representatives - 110th District
  • Steve Patchin, Superintendent, Hancock Public Schools
  • Bill Rayl, Executive Director of Workforce Solutions, Michigan Manufacturers Association

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Airport High School

11330 Grafton Rd, Carleton MI 48117
October 14, 2022  |  9 –10 AM

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