SME and SkillsUSA High School Membership Program Exploring a career in manufacturing? SME has teamed with SkillsUSA to create pathways for your career quest. This partnership gives high school students and educators complementary membership in SME where you can: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY STUDENT EDUCATOR/ADMINISTRATOR Prepare for a challenging, rewarding and lucrative career in manufacturing with a free membership in SME. Meet manufacturing professionals in the field online and in-person. Participate in the annual SkillsUSA Additive Manufacturing Contest. Participate in a variety of other local, state and national manufacturing competitions. Apply for scholarships — $2 million in scholarships awarded last year. Find a career mentor. Prepare for the career of your choice. Gain access to a wealth of resources and information on current manufacturing technologies. High School Dues: $0 | College/University Dues: $20 Questions? Contact SME Membership staff at membership@sme.org or 800.733.4763