Many organizations actively support MFGT by sponsoring projects, funding research, donating equipment and materials, and hiring students. The program's partners are exemplified by the Manufacturing Technology Advisory Board. Its fifteen members provide direction and guidance from their vantage point as senior managers in the industry. Student Organizations Student chapters of professional organizations play a key role in developing well-rounded individuals with leadership, managerial, social, and technical skills. These student organizations arrange and sponsor guest speakers, field trips, social activities, and professional certification exams.
Students also design and build projects for regional and national competitions.
In addition to University-wide scholarships, MFGT students are eligible for ten to fifteen special scholarships each year. Many students also take advantage of formal Cooperative Education opportunities available through the University's Office of Experiential Education.