SME Launches Training and Electric Vehicle Certification to Address High and Unmet Demand for Electrification Skills Author: SME Communications October 19, 2023 SOUTHFIELD, Mich., October 19, 2023 – SME, the nonprofit committed to accelerating new manufacturing technology adoption and building North America's talent, has expanded its capabilities to serve the quickly-evolving talent needs in the electrification market today with new training and an Electric Vehicle (EV) Fundamentals certification.
Manufacturing and Engineering Educational Opportunities Extended to Students in 12 Georgia High Schools Through the SME Education Foundation Author: SME Communications October 10, 2023 SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 10, 2023 — Students throughout Georgia will have access to new advanced manufacturing technology and training through the SME Education Foundation.
Expansion of SME PRIME Program to Additional Michigan High Schools Announced at Troy High School Manufacturing Day Event Author: SME Communications October 10, 2023 TROY, MICH. – OCT. 6, 2023 – The SME Education Foundation announced an expansion of its public/private partnership with the State of Michigan today, powering its SME Partnership Response In Manufacturing Education (PRIME) program in 16 additional high schools throughout the state.
Tooling U-SME Named Prestigious DARPA AI Tools Competition Winner Author: SME Communications October 10, 2023 SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 10, 2023 – Tooling U-SME, the workforce development division of SME, has been named one of the 32 winners in the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) AI Tools Competition, one of the largest education technology (edtech) competitions globally.
Alpena High School Students Learn Skills for Manufacturing Careers in SME PRIME Program Author: SME Communications October 3, 2023 (ALPENA, Mich. Oct. 3, 2023) – New manufacturing education opportunities have been accessible to 185 students at Alpena High School in Alpena, Mich. from the start of the 2022-23 school year through the SME Education Foundation.
SME Education Foundation Launches New SME PRIME Program at William D. Ford Career and Technical Center Author: SME Communications October 3, 2023 WESTLAND, Mich. – SEPT. 22, 2023 – The SME Education Foundation launched its SME PRIME (Partnership Response in Manufacturing Education) program at the William D. Ford Career-Technical Center today. The program provides manufacturing education for high school students, creating a pathway to a lucrative career or additional manufacturing education opportunities post-graduation.
SME Bright Minds Student Mentorship Program to Help Scholarship Recipients Navigate School, Student Life, Manufacturing Careers Author: SME Communications September 28, 2023 SME, the nonprofit committed to accelerating new manufacturing technology adoption and building North America’s talent and capabilities, and its SME Education Foundation launched their new Bright Minds Student Mentorship Program this month, designed to help select Foundation scholarship recipients find qualified, approved mentors to help guide their manufacturing education and careers.
Prime Minister Trudeau Gives Canadian Manufacturers a Boost at CMTS 2023 Author: SME Communications September 28, 2023 Toronto, ON, September 27, 2023 – Following a fireside chat with Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturer’s Association (APMA) at the 71st APMA Annual Conference yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made his way to the floor of the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) – where the APMA conference was co-located – to show his support for the industry.
SME Spotlights Four Distinguished Faculty Professors Author: SME Communications September 28, 2023 SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 26, 2023 — SME, the nonprofit committed to accelerating new manufacturing technology adoption and building North America’s talent and capabilities, has selected four Distinguished Faculty Advisors for 2023.
FABTECH 2023 Concludes with High Marks and Remarkable Success Author: SME Communications September 26, 2023 CHICAGO, September 21, 2023 — FABTECH 2023, the pinnacle event for metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing, successfully wrapped up its four-day run at Chicago's McCormick Place on September 14, achieving significant milestones for attendance, exhibitors, and show floor size.