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PREPARINGthe next generation of leaders in manufacturing

SME drives awareness ofmanufacturing careers andprepares the workforce of todayand tomorrow. We inspireand support our members andcustomers as they develop theirskills and knowledge to advancethe manufacturing industry. As amanufacturing solution providerand educational resource, SMElinks organizations like yours to theknowledge and people you need tobuild and strengthen your abilities.

4 ways SME and PRIME® provide Did you know …a winning solution for manufacturingcompanies and students By 2025, there will be 2 million unfilled manufacturing jobs due to a retiring workforce and unskilled youth?1 Students and educators at Partnership 3 Designated PRIME® schools have Response in Manufacturing Education access to training materials and (PRIME®) schools benefit from curriculum from Tooling U-SME, the SME Membership’s resources and industry leader in manufacturing network. SME members—including training. Tooling U-SME works directly manufacturing professionals, world- with more than half of all Fortune 500 renowned researchers, educators manufacturing companies, and several and students—are not only looking to hundred community colleges and connect with peers and gain knowledge. high schools, to provide training and They also have the opportunity to certifications in almost every area of share their technical knowledge and manufacturing. experience by mentoring PRIME® students, offering internships and 4 P RIME® students and manufacturing providing job-shadowing opportunities. professionals benefit from Advanced Manufacturing Media, which produces2 PRIME® students have the opportunity digital and print publications that to attend student summits at our cover relevant manufacturing news, national manufacturing events. These technology and advances. This summits allow students, parents and coverage improves students’ and educators to interact face-to-face with professionals’ ability to make decisions representatives of companies that in an intensely competitive global provide revolutionary technologies and environment. business-changing innovations.

SME Education FoundationThe SME Education Foundation inspires, prepares and supports young peoplein their pursuit of advanced manufacturing career pathways. Through ourscholarships and acclaimed PRIME® program, we are fostering thenext generation of manufacturing engineers and technologists. Byhelping to build a pipeline of skilled and STEM-capable workers,we are making an impact in securing our nation’s futurecompetiveness and economic prosperity.Investing in Our accomplishmentsthe future Invested $9 million in youthworkforce programs $3157.c3olmlegilleiosnanindTo date, we have Investedinvested millions grants toof dollars in universities for the developmentyouth education of industry-driven curriculaprograms and athnadn$$1.92.4mimlliiollnioninspired more P rovided morethan 60,000 in scholarshipsstudents to in awardsexplore a career in P rovided more than $345 millionmanufacturing. in-kind gifts since 2007Inspire. Prepare. Support.

SKILLED WORKERS Most in Demand144% 17% Mechanical CNC Machinists Technicians19%Machine Operators31% 18%CNC Programmers Tool Makers1 The Great Skills Gap Concern – Manufacturing, SME, in Partnership with Brandon Hall and Training Magazine, May 2013 (Multiple responses allowed in survey)

®Build Your Future Workforceby Investing in PRIME® (Partnership Response In Manufacturing Education)We provide high school students with atailored advanced manufacturing /STEMeducation. A proven solution, PRIME®attracts and prepares students forsuccessful manufacturing careers.PRIME® gives manufacturers avoice in education, builds studentawareness of manufacturing careerpathways, and provides them withoptions to acquire manufacturing industrycredentials and successful employment.

GIVES your company a direct connection to GENERATES your qualified manufacturingthe high school education system, allowing talent pool more efficiently than traditionalyou to influence the development of a education models.trained future workforce tailored toyour needs. PRIME® supplements traditional coursework and provides students with 21st-century manufacturing skills, which canEach PRIME® program is built upon the expressed lead to industry credentials. The program integrates theworkforce needs of an industry partner based on a collective strengths of SME, ranging from Tooling U-SMEconsultative approach in lieu of a prescriptive, generic curriculum to engagement of SME student members.curriculum. PRIME® students are often capable of successfully transitioning to the manufacturing workforce immediatelySERVES as the “translator” between your upon high school graduation.company, other manufacturers and the localhigh school network to create opportunities CREATES a strong economic impactfor students to gain relevant, hands-on in communities by providing studentsknowledge and skills for manufacturing. with direct connections to employment opportunities, and by providing companiesWe engage local manufacturing professionals with with access to a qualified workforce.opportunities to serve on advisory boards that offerleadership insight into technology and curriculum needs, By expanding the pipeline of qualified workers in aand to interact with students through mentoring and job community, We provide companies with access to a highly-shadowing. skilled and educated local workforce. This addresses one of the most critical elements of success for future growth BECOME A SPONSOR and innovation. MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN MANUFACTURING PROVIDES you with an opportunity to fulfill LEARN MORE AT SMEEF.ORG two key business objectives—linking your corporate citizenship goals to your workforce development needs. Since the SME Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, your tax-deductible contribution allows you to fulfill your philanthropic goals while developing your future manufacturing workforce.

2015 PRIME® is partnering with 36schools in the U.S.ALABAMA: MINNESOTA: OHIO: SOUTH CAROLINA:Calera High School Saint Michael-Albertville Centerville High School Wando High SchoolCALIFORNIA: High School Four Cities Compact VIRGINIA:Esperanza High School MISSOURI: • Barberton High School Denbigh High School-Hawthorne High School Summit Technical • Copley High School AviationJohn Glenn High School Academy • Norton High School AcademyPetaluma High School MONTANA: • Wadsworth High School WASHINGTON:Rocklin High School Capital High School Kettering Fairmont Roosevelt High SchoolSan Pasqual High School NEW YORK: High School WISCONSIN:COLORADO: Cazenovia High School Tri Rivers Career Center Bradley Technology andCoronado High School NORTH CAROLINA: OKLAHOMA: Trade SchoolFLORIDA: Hopewell High School Francis Tuttle TechnologyEast Lake High School CenterMiddleton High SchoolILLINOIS:Wheeling High SchoolINDIANA:Area 31 Career Center at Ben Davis HSMcKenzie Center for Innovation and Tech.Walker Career CenterIOWA:Cedar Falls High SchoolKENTUCKY:Jeffersontown High SchoolMASSACHUSETTS:Westfield Vocational Technical High SchoolWorcester Technical High SchoolMICHIGAN:Jackson Area CareerCenter (JACC)

PRIME® Impact Annually, PRIME® 36 21Current network of schools in states6,000impacts over students 115 manufacturing partners engaged in the PRIME® network 20% of PRIME® students are female 42% 70% In 2014 alone, of graduating seniors fromof PRIME® students are minorities PRIME® schools were pursuing careers in manufacturing

We cultivate academic and nonprofit Ryan Kish Demetrios S. Tsaraspartnerships that streamline education toemployment with applied opportunities Program Manager, PRIME® student atfor students to pursue manufacturing Alcoa Foundation Francis Tuttle Academy,careers. Alcoa Foundation and the SME Oklahoma City, OKEducation Foundation’s partnership brings I entered Francis Tuttle Pre-Engineeringmany unique opportunities into high Academy in 10th grade and took manyschools: giving students access to industry engineering classes, such as Computerexperts and professionals, guided tours Integrated Manufacturing, Engineeringof manufacturing plants, mentorships, job Design and Development, and Aerospaceshadowing and internships. Engineering. With the training I received from the academy I was able to get a job working at a guitar pedal company: Keeley Electronics. There I operated and programmed the CNC machine, assembled and soldered circuit boards, and finally packaged the completed product. Matthew Maltbie Entering Esperanza High School Jim Weber The PRIME® model supports and finding the wonders which our program in a variety of PRIME® student at awaited me was truly an awe- PRIME® Instructor ways, including curriculumEsperanza High School, inspiring moment. The ability to Capital High School, offerings, and access to use such a variety of tools and industry training along with Anaheim, CA machines I had not seen before Helena, MT the ability to network with further set my goals for the other great schools around future. the nation.