Develop your existing work force. As you work to continuously advance the knowledge and skills of your current work force, consider introducing SME's prestigious Certifications as a rite of passage, a way to ensure your manufacturing engineers remain the best of the best.   Find better hires today. Despite speculation about job losses in manufacturing, the reality is that thousands of new, highly skilled engineers and technologists will be needed through the year 2012 to fill job openings across the United States. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that, each year through 2012, employers will be seeking nearly 300,000 new engineers and technicians. Through the SME Jobs Connection, you can find candidates who have been pre-qualified — through their involvement with SME — to have the skills and experience to hit the ground running.   Invest in your future work force. Today's high school and college students will be your organization's leaders tomorrow. The SME Education Foundation's student programs, scholarships and grants are comprehensive, nationwide efforts that may match your organization's philanthropic mission perfectly!