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
Capital High School Develops Next-Generation Manufacturers With the Help of PRIME Funding
A grant from the SME Education Foundation’s PRIME initiative helped Capital High School — located in Helena, Montana — purchase a new CNC plasma cutter and ironworker for the school's machining, welding and mechanical engineering programs.
‘Sky’s the Limit’ for Pontiac High School Students With Help of SME PRIME
Pontiac High School (PHS) was accepted into the SME PRIME (Partnership Response in Manufacturing Education) program in 2020-21. PHS received a grant from PRIME that allowed it to create new manufacturing career pathways for students and purchase state-of-the-art equipment: a three-piece Festo MecLab, a Festo Didactic AC/DC Training System, a Verisurf part tester, a Starrett PMI kit, and a variety of hand tools from Starrett and Snap-on.
SME PRIME Program Enriches Students’ Lives at Leyden High School
A combination of administrative, school board and community support — plus designation as an SME PRIME (Partnership Response in Manufacturing Education) school — have made the manufacturing education program a success at Leyden High School District 212, located in a northwest Chicago suburb.
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Preparing The Next Manufacturing Workforce
SME PRIME 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.