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SME Year in Review

This past year has been filled with unexpected changes, exciting opportunities and many achievements throughout all departments of SME. We have seen many challenges in the past year but have found ways to accomplish our goals and play our part in advancing manufacturing in 2021.

SME Education Foundation Expands

SME PRIME Initiative
Michigan education budget awards $6 million to SME PRIME initiative.
Scholarship Success Story
Over the past year the SME Education Foundation had a record number of scholarships awarded to diverse groups and underrepresented students.
Become a Scholarship Reviewer
Scholarship Recipients share their unique and interesting success stories and the paths that led them to pursue careers in STEM.

SME PRIME Program Soars

SME PRIME schools reach over 60 communities across 22 states where each high school is supported and informed by local manufacturers. Over the past year there have been unique opportunities and some amazing goals reached.

PRIME Success Stories
PRIME success stories highlight the unique experiences and opportunities available at schools in our network.
SME PRIME Quote
Challenging times lead to expanding opportunities.
89% of SME PRIME Students Enter the Manufacturing Workforce
89% of SME PRIME students enter the manufacturing workforce.

SME Media Keeps You Informed

SME Media Articles
Read the popular stories and news articles from SME Media industry experts and contributing editors.
SME Industry Reports
SME Industry Reports cover key manufacturing industries and initiatives in the aerospace and defense, and motorized vehicle industries.
SME Magazine Covers
SME Media keeps industry professionals up-to-date on the innovations that are leading the charge of advanced manufacturing. We are committed to keeping our readers informed about relevant manufacturing news, technology and advances.

Training with Tooling U-SME

Tooling U-SME helps implement training, track, and measure the results. Throughout this past year Tooling U-SME has made some tremendous partnerships, recognized leaders in the industry and continued to service the manufacturing industry with the training and tools needed in an advanced manufacturing world.

SME and CESMII logos
SME and CESMII joined forces to accelerate smart manufacturing adoption.
SME launched new CMfgA certification
SME launched a new certification (CMfgA) focused on basic manufacturing concepts.
2021 Excellence in Manufacturing
Tooling U-SME honors the best in manufacturing training. Now in its second year, the award honors a manufacturer that demonstrates an exceptional commitment and dedication to upskilling the manufacturing workforce.

SME Members Learn, Engage, Advance

SME and Women in Manufacturing logos
SME, Women in Manufacturing Association announce reciprocal student memberships.
Sheronda Carr
Membership has expanded to include a new Senior Director. Meet Sheronda Carr and the rest of the membership team.
SME Membership logo
SME is the only professional organization that represents members from all facets of manufacturing.

SME Events: 9 Events in 45 Days

SME successfully hosted 9 events in 45 days to meet the needs of our clients and customers during a difficult and restricting year. We take all of our SME events seriously and provide the industry with conferences and trade shows with the highest quality and standards.