STUDENT

Inspiring students to consider manufacturing as a career is the first step in developing the next generation of manufacturing talent. SME Education Foundation Bright Minds Student Summits showcase the high-tech nature of modern manufacturing.

Hosted alongside conferences and trade shows, Bright Minds Student Summits promote the manufacturing industry as an exciting, growing and lucrative career path to high school students and educators — delivering student-centric programming that features guided showfloor tours, technology demonstrations and dynamic keynote speakers. Preselected companies engage with students to promote themselves and their technology.

In 2022, nearly

12,000 participated in

Students

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING COMPETITION

SMARTFORCE STUDENT SUMMIT

“I think these [SkillsUSA] contests are a great experience. Contestants were all assigned the same task, yet they all had different ideas and outcomes. It was great seeing the contestants talk about other teams’ ideas and how they could change theirs to be better if they could do it again. These contests definitely help to shape future generations and open their eyes to the bigger picture.”

Judge, SkillsUSA Additive Manufacturing Competition

“[The RAPID + TCT Student Summit] opened students’ minds on the impact of 3D printing in various industries. The game was a great touch to keep them focused, especially since there was a big prize involved — the 3D printer. We hope to attend this opportunity again with even more students!”

Educator, Center Line High School, Center Line, Michigan