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Paul Aiello, Executive Director of the CERT Education Group at FANUC America, joins Rob Luce, Vice President of the SME Education Foundation, to discuss how supporting career and technical education is critical for closing the skills gap and driving industry growth.
August 29, 2025 • 7 min read
Tara May, CEO, Aspiritech, and Toni Neary, Director of Community Engagement and Workforce Innovations, SME discuss how Aspiritech drives innovation in AI, robotics, and digital transformation by creating a culture where neurodiverse talent thrives.
The resume is a golden ticket in your career toolkit —but too often, it’s the thing quietly shutting doors instead of opening them. That’s why SME’s August Career Café brought together two seasoned experts – Laura Johnson, a personal branding strategist, and Arthur Hughes, a university instructor and former recruiter – to share strategies for building resumes that resonate.
August 27, 2025 • 5 min read
August 13, 2025 • 8 min read
Discover how SME and Cengage are helping manufacturers hire faster with a talent pipeline of pre-trained, motivated job seekers ready for the shop floor.
August 13, 2025 • 6 min read
Discover how Snap-On, Starrett, and the SME Education Foundation are building a stronger talent pipeline through certifications in precision measurement and hands-on training.
August 5, 2025 • 7 min read
Is your workforce ready? Learn how Milwaukee Tool and Tooling U-SME reduced downtime and boosted operator performance with QR code-based, just-in-time training.
Mission Critical: Workforce 2030 engages industry, government, and education partners to close the manufacturing talent gap and secure a competitive future for U.S. manufacturing.
August 5, 2025 • 8 min read
SME and Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation collaborate to support scholarships for neurodiverse students and individuals with disabilities. Tara Havlicek, Program Manager, Mitsubishi Electric Americas Foundation and Rob Luce, Vice President, SME Education Foundation highlight how accommodations make a difference.
Meet the 2026 SME Member Council Candidates
July 29, 2025 • 9 min read
