aboutus-header-image

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EXPERTS

As the industry moves toward Smart and Advanced Manufacturing, the need for training and mastery has never been greater. Working with manufacturers, educators, workforce development agencies, and more, we empower organizations to unleash productivity, efficiency, and possibility.

90years-training-manufacturers
OVER 90 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

TRAINING MANUFACTURERS

Tooling U-SME is the workforce development division of SME, a non-profit professional association dedicated to advancing manufacturing. We are industry leaders and advocates, working with thousands of companies, including more than half of all Fortune 500® manufacturers and over 1,000 educational institutions across the country.

The manufacturing industry never stops innovating. Neither do we. Tooling U-SME provides personalized, hands-on guidance to help you deliver best-in-industry instruction. Through proven classes, industry-recognized certification, custom programs, and learning consulting services, we are building a strong manufacturing workforce. One individual, one company at a time. 
THE LATEST

TECHNOLOGY

Not only do we deliver the best content, we deliver it using the latest technology to upskill the workforce. Interactive online classes increase engagement and knowledge retention. Virtual Labs offer an immersive, realistic learning experience creating a bridge to on-the-job training. A mobile app provides the ability to learn anytime, anywhere. And our world-class Technical Support offers guidance every step of the way.

Learn More

MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

The leadership of Tooling U-SME brings an unsurpassed level of knowledge, experience, and commitment to manufacturing education. The development of a high-performance, manufacturing workforce is our highest priority. How can our team help you meet your business objectives?

Learn More

THE FOUNDATION

At Tooling U-SME, we work closely with the SME Education Foundation to inspire, prepare and support the next generation of manufacturing and engineering talent. We’re building the workforce of the future and changing students’ lives with financial support and manufacturing exploration programs.

Learn More

JOIN OUR TEAM

We’re always looking for bright and energetic people to join our dynamic team.

Learn More

IN THE MEDIA

Find out about our latest efforts to move the manufacturing community forward.

Learn More

Events

  • RAPID + TCT logo
    RAPID + TCT 2024 June 25 - 27
    Experience hundreds of hands-on exhibits, product announcements, and education from the industry’s experts in 3D technologies.
  • FABTECH Event
    FABTECH 2024 October 15-17

    Visit the SME booth at FABTECH to experience Tooling U-SME Virtual Lab live demos and learn more about training and workforce development solutions.