New Partnership Expands Advanced Manufacturing Opportunities for High School Students Manufacturing jobs are on the rise, but the industry is dealing with a severe shortage of workers equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to function in advanced manufacturing workplaces.
Governor Snyder Highlights Skilled Trades Talent in Annual Address The Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) and the SME Education Foundation are encouraged by the focus placed on skilled trades education programs by Governor Rick Snyder during his seventh State of the State Address on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017.
SME Education Foundation Announces New President and VP of its Board of Directors The SME Education Foundation has announced the election of Kathy Burnham as the organization’s new president and Susan Shimoyama as new vice-president/secretary.
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2013 Scholarship Recipients In 2013, we awarded $587,500 to 229 students across the country, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $70,000.
2015 Scholarship Recipients In 2015, we awarded $684,550 to 258 students across the country, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $70,000.
2018 Scholarship Recipients In 2018, we awarded $608,100 to 243 students across the country, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $40,000.