MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING SOLUTIONS

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BUILDING A CAPABLE AND INSPIRED WORKFORCE

Talent drives competitiveness and growth. At Tooling U-SME, we empower manufacturing. We’re not merely training. We’re a workforce development organization that creates a path to prosperity for industry and the communities that support it. For people to organizations. For small manufacturers. For the largest manufacturers in the world. Wherever you are, we’re here to help you build a capable and inspired workforce to get you where you want to go.

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RESULTS-FOCUSED LEARNING

MOVING THE INDUSTRY FORWARD WITH EXPERT CONTENT


Training is an investment in better. An investment in the future. With over 600 online classes, Virtual Labs, Instructor-Led training, Certifications, Apprenticeships, Consulting, and more, we have the tools to move manufacturing forward.

WHY CHOOSE TOOLING U-SME?

WE PROVIDE THE KNOWLEDGE, TOOLS, AND EXPERTISE

As the workforce development division of SME, we are more than just a training provider. We empower the manufacturing industry, one company, and one individual at a time. Our products and services are built on a century of experienceand vetted by industry leaders and educators.

OFFERING UNRIVALED CONTENT TAILORED TO YOUR REQUIREMENTS

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From basic to advanced classes in subjects from Additive to Welding and Safety to Smart Manufacturing, we have the top content in the industry powered by our easy-to-use Learning Management System.

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We cater to your needs. Whether you are interested in simple training packages, fully customized solutions, or something in between, our specialists can design a program to help you reach your goals.

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YOUR INDUSTRY, YOUR GOALS CUSTOMIZABLE TOOLS AND TRACKING

We support every audience in every setting and can cater to the specific needs and goals of each. With flexible setup, management, and reporting capabilities, we make customization easy.

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SMART MANUFACTURING TRAINING

With over 50 Online Smart Manufacturing classes available, plus industry partnerships, we have the expertise to help you adopt and adapt to this new technology.

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