SME Education Foundation donors play a vital role in shaping the future of manufacturing education. With the generous support of corporations, foundations and individuals, we can invest in advance cutting-edge technology, offer a curriculum that meets industry demands, and through scholarships, break down the financial hurdles faced by students. Explore our Donor Impact Stories to understand the life-changing difference your support makes in the world of shaping the next generation of manufacturing and engineering talent.
Donor Stories
Recent Donor Stories
Building the Future: Advancing Manufacturing Through Partnership
Charlie Shor, founder and Chairman of the Charles L. Shor Foundation, is on a mission to revitalize U.S. manufacturing and restore middle-class job opportunities.
SME Education Foundation Re-Engages with PPG Foundation to Provide STEM Scholarships
In 2008, the SME Education Foundation began a long-term partnership with PPG, an industrial coatings provider, by administering a scholarship for the PPG Foundation, the philanthropic arm of PPG.
Haimer USA Funds SME Scholarships to Help Next Generation of Manufacturers
Haimer USA — the Illinois-based U.S. subsidiary of a German company that develops, manufactures and distributes high-precision products for metal cutting — recently invested in the SME Education Foundation with a $25,000 donation to fund two renewing scholarships.
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