Industrial leaders of the future come from SME's student members. Manufacturing Engineering students have a professional responsibility to themselves and to the manufacturing community. Active membership in an SME Student Chapter or Unit is a beginning toward fulfilling this professional responsibility. The purpose of the Society is to advance the scientific knowledge in Manufacturing Engineering, to provide the means and methods of applying such knowledge in practice and in education, and to promote and engage actively in research, writing, publishing, and dissemination of knowledge within this field. Skills USA VICA Skills USA VICA is an organization established exclusively for students in technical, trade, health, and service programs.
Students participate in a variety of social, community service, and educational activities.
One of the main events of the school year is the VICA Skill Olympics. St. Paul Technical College's students have represented the College in local, state, national, and international competition.