Roush Industries is making a difference by investing in the SME PRIME schools initiative to prepare Starkweather Academy students for opportunities as machinists, welders and fabricators. The company helps to inform and provide modern equipment, tailored curriculum and hands-on training for the school in Plymouth, Michigan.
Grand Haven High School’s manufacturing education program includes multiple career pathways, each made possible through input, engagement and investment from local manufacturing partner, Shape Corp.
The SME Education Foundation inspires, prepares and supports the next generation of manufacturing talent through our Student Summit event series, SME PRIME (Partnership Response In Manufacturing Education) initiative and Student Scholarship program that aims to develop a highly skilled manufacturing workforce.
PRIME students and teachers receive hands-on training, tailored curriculum, professional development and support from local manufacturers in their communities.
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Whitehall High School students explore manufacturing while learning about the engineering process as they train on Dremel 3D40 3D printers and tour local manufacturing companies during class field trips.
Last year, nearly 900 students from 30 high schools in 12 U.S. states participated in Student Summits that took place at four SME events: RAPID + TCT, EASTEC, SOUTHTEC and WESTEC. In all, nine full days of Student Summits — made possible by a donation from the Arconic Foundation — took place during the SME events.
Our Corporate Philanthropy program recognizes companies of every sector and size that make gifts in support of the SME Education Foundation– because we know the importance of support from our corporate partners.