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As the Workforce Development Division of SME, our commitment to upskilling the manufacturing workforce is backed by a century of expertise and service to the industry and goes well beyond our training products.

By leveraging our industry knowledge and relationships with leading manufacturing, education, and workforce experts and organizations, we are able to develop a variety of resources covering industry challenges, best practices, and strategies for what's new and what's next.

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SME Education Foundation Scholarships Available

SME Education Foundation prepares young people as they explore manufacturing opportunities.

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Manufacturing Award Excellence in Workforce Training

High-impact learning organizations are preparing workers for the next generation of jobs.

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Getting Started With Lean

Many leaders understand the importance of lean but aren’t sure what the first step should be. One of the most common questions I’m asked is, “How do we get started with lean?”

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Develop A Custom Lean Program

Read this blog and understand the basic premises of Lean and how they are beneficial in manufacturing.

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What Lean Means – A Big Picture View

Lean can be described as a process focused on greater customer value and elimination of waste.