As the philanthropic arm of SME, an internationally recognized nonprofit organization that promotes manufacturing technology and develops a skilled workforce, the SME Education Foundation inspires, prepares and supports the next generation of manufacturing and engineering talent. The Foundation leverages SMEs 90-year history and thought leadership to provide curated experiences for thousands of high school students at SME conferences and trade shows, build hands-on manufacturing programs in high schools across the country, and award millions of dollars in scholarships every year to graduating high school seniors and college students. All Foundation programming is designed to engage high school students, expose them to manufacturing technology and leading companies within industry, provide them with relevant in-demand hands-on training and instruction, and empower them to pursue careers in manufacturing and engineering.