High school students at SME PRIME schools across the country receive hands-on training on modern equipment, and learn about technology and processes through industry-informed tailored curriculum. Read our PRIME Success Stories to learn more about the unique experiences and opportunities available at schools in our network.
PRIME Success Stories
PRIME Success Stories
COVID-19: Pine Bush High School and Saginaw ISD change learning approaches
In the wake of COVID-19, educators at Pine Bush High School and Saginaw Intermediate School District (ISD) — both of which are part of SME’s PRIME (Partnership Response In Manufacturing Education) program — have taken creative approaches to learning. Pine Bush High School students returned to school virtually in early September. At Saginaw ISD in Michigan, the back-to-school experience in Fall 2020 includes a combination of remote, hybrid and face-to-face learning, including Tooling U-SME online coursework.
Cedar Falls High School Becomes a STEM Leader With PRIME
Cedar Falls High School (CFHS) has accrued many benefits from the SME Education Foundation’s PRIME (Partnership Response in Manufacturing Education) initiative since being accepted into the program in 2013 that has led the school to become a STEM leader in their region.
Saginaw Intermediate School District Strengthens Manufacturing Program With SME PRIME
In the first phase of a new partnership between the Saginaw Intermediate School District (ISD) and the SME PRIME (Partnership Response In Manufacturing Education) initiative, the ISD will receive new manufacturing equipment while instructors at seven high schools receive virtual and on-site professional development.
Preparing The Next Manufacturing Workforce
SME PRIME (Partnership Response In Manufacturing Education) directly enhances manufacturing and engineering talent by forming partnerships with industry that inform and provide modern equipment, a tailored curriculum and hands-on training for high school students across the country.