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Learn More PRIME Success Stories High schools across the country are supported by SME to build manufacturing/engineering programs. Learn More Scholarship Success Stories Learn how individuals are thriving in manufacturing with the support of SME programs. Learn More Student Summits SME works to inspire the next generation of manufacturing and engineering talent through Student Summits at our events. Learn More Engage in Mentoring The SME Mentorship Program connects mentors (professional members) with mentees (high school student members), allowing mentors to enhance their leadership skills and give back to the manufacturing community, while mentees get the help they need to achieve their personal, educational and professional development goals. Enroll as a Mentee “My participation in the SME Mentorship Program is helping me build up my network, find work opportunities in the industry and support in choosing the right career path.” Chelsea, SME Mentorship Program Participant Take Advantage of SME Resources It's incumbent on us to inform and inspire young people about their opportunities in this new era of advanced manufacturing — we're changing perceptions one student member at a time. Join SME and take advantage of all the resources we have to offer. High School Student Membership wc Student Membership computer Online Training card_membership Certification Programs local_library E-Library SME Media News & Resources language SME Local Chapters Student Contests & Events Digital Manufacturing Challenge This annual competition invites student designers to use their imagination to arrive at an innovative design, which exploits the geometric capabilities of direct digital manufacturing (DDM) to the fullest. Entries are welcome from college/university students and high school students; both categories are judged separately. Winners are recognized at SME's annual RAPID + TCT event. Read More FIRST (For Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology) FIRST is a partnership among students, educators, mentors and industry working together to build a workforce suited to fill careers in high-tech fields and advanced manufacturing careers. SME professional chapters and members support FIRST Robotics team youth outreach at the local levels through chapter or member engagement. Opportunities to promote FIRST robotics team success can be made through the SME chapter network. Read More NAMRC Student Research Presentation Contest The annual North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC) hosts a Student Research Presentation Contest to recognize students' contributions to NAMRC. Encouraging young talents to pursue a career in manufacturing research is of vital importance to the long-term goals of the manufacturing community. Read More SkillsUSA Additive Manufacturing Competition SME, in partnership with Stratasys, created the SkillsUSA Additive Manufacturing Competition to attract students to the new, exciting, emerging technologies and tools involved in this market. The competition helps contestants better understand additive manufacturing applications and provides them with hands-on experience using the latest 3D printing technology and software. Read More Student Summits SME Education Foundation Student Summits introduce high school students to the manufacturing industry by creating interest, excitement and an appreciation for the technology on display at SME manufacturing and technology trade shows across the country. 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