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 curriculum that is tailored to meet the. Read our PRIME Success Stories to learn more about the unique experiences and opportunities available at schools in our network.
All PRIME Highlights All PRIME Success Stories Learn how SME PRIME directly addresses manufacturing and engineering talent shortages by working with industry to develop tailored curriculum,
Filling manufacturing jobs is a growing challenge across the country. Nearly 2.5 million manufacturing jobs will go unfilled in the United States by 2030. Launched in May 2023, the Edwardsburg PRIME program is an important step to help strengthen the Southwest Michigan labor force and fill future manufacturing positions.
Airport Community School District recognized the rapidly changing innovations in the field of technology and has made a conscious effort to incorporate technology into educational programs to empower students to reach their goals.
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has been instrumental in the SME PRIME schools’ program in two Southeast Michigan communities. Since its inception in 1984, the Foundation has distributed more than $1 billion through more than 67,000 grants to nonprofit organizations.
Ford NGL partnered with the SME Education Foundation through a Ford Motor Company Fund investment to develop an SME PRIME (Partnership Response In Manufacturing Education) curriculum at Romeo High School in Romeo, Michigan.
The SME Education Foundation inspires, prepares and supports manufacturing career opportunities for students at every level.
The Foundation welcomes your participation and trusts that you will enjoy reading about the impressive results from last year.