SME PRIME directly addresses manufacturing and engineering talent shortages by working with industry to develop tailored curriculum, procure equipment and provide hands-on training in high schools across the country. Read highlights below that showcase SME PRIME schools and the support they receive from local manufacturing investors.
SME PRIME School and Investor Highlights
PRIME Highlights
Shelby Township, Michigan: Fori Automation
Fori Automation makes a concerted effort to educate parents whenever and wherever they can: at career fairs, manufacturing day events, networking with school administrators and hosting open houses at their facilities to connect and speak directly to parents and students, encouraging them to explore and discover exciting careers in advanced manufacturing.
Racine, Wisconsin: Park High School
Park High School, part of the Racine Unified School District, serves 1,900 students. Opened in 1929 and located in the southern part of Racine, the school has become an SME Education Foundation PRIME school