Workforce Development

SME is committed to today’s manufacturing workforce – and tomorrows.

Tackling the skills gap, strengthening workforce preparation, enhancing talent availability: SME supports industry, workers, and students. Through Tooling U-SME, webinars, the SME Education Foundation, the SME PRIME schools initiative and more, SME creates opportunities to help advance today’s workforce and develop the next generation of manufacturing professionals.

We’re Building Capability; Expanding Opportunity

Our programs and tools enhance the capability and qualification of your current workforce – and expand the nation’s talent pool. Learn more about custom training through Tooling U-SME, tailored webinars, a full job board, and more. You won't find these kinds of tools anywhere else.

Development Resources

Tooling U-SME

Tooling U-SME delivers versatile learning and development solutions to the manufacturing workforce. Companies, education institutions and individuals all turn to us to for tailored training to gain new skills and help advance careers.

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Webinars

Participate in webinars that focus on increasing your manufacturing skill set to help you advance in your career.

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Certification

Industry-recognized certification programs validate your knowledge in the most sought-after areas, including lean, manufacturing technology, and additive manufacturing.

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Technical Papers

Our top 30 individual papers make SME’s collection of manufacturing knowledge the largest of its kind. Find papers on best practices, advancements and industry trends.

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Jobs Connection

Looking to take that next step in your manufacturing career? Use SME Jobs Connection (a member benefit) to access available positions at companies in the U.S. and around the world.

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Manufacturing Day

Every year, thousands of manufacturers around the country open their doors to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. Attend or host an event at your facility, the opportunities are endless.

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Manufacturing Management
Georgia High School Students to Receive Manufacturing and Engineering Education Through SME Education Foundation’s SME PRIME Program

February 16, 2023

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM) have partnered with the SME Education Foundation to provide a unique industry-informed, hands-on manufacturing program to select high school students across the state, through the Foundation’s SME PRIME program.

By SME - Press Release
Workforce Development
EKU Begins Manufacturing Engineering Degree Program

February 16, 2023

Eastern Kentucky University said it is beginning a degree program in manufacturing engineering.

By Eastern Kentucky University - Press Release
Workforce Development
CareerWise Colorado Builds Successful Apprenticeship Program

December 13, 2022

Denver-based CareerWise has created a modern youth apprenticeship system that aims to put students who want to work in the manufacturing industry in a position where they can take academic lessons learned at school and apply them to meaningful work with top employers.

By Brad Marley - Contributing Editor
- Workforce Development

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SME Education Foundation

Get Involved with the SME Education Foundation PRIME Program. You can take advantage of SME PRIME's many opportunities to connect with the future of the manufacturing workforce.

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