Engage in Mentoring
Serving as a Mentor
Manufacturing currently supports an estimated 17.6 million jobs in the U.S. It’s projected that nearly 3.5 million manufacturing jobs will likely need to be filled in the next 10 years. The next decade is also expected to bring a potential shortfall of 875,000 machinists, welders, industrial-machinery mechanics and industrial engineers.
Through our Mentor Program, SME is helping address the impending skills gap by connecting students and emerging professionals with seasoned professionals, giving our members a way to share their insights and offer practical career advice.
As a mentor, you…
• Shape the future of the aspiring manufacturing professionals by sharing insights, resources and connections.
• Build your leadership skills as you motivate and encourage mentees.
• Gain personal satisfaction knowing you’ve contributed to someone’s growth and development.
To serve as a mentor, you must be:
Through our Mentor Program, SME is helping address the impending skills gap by connecting students and emerging professionals with seasoned professionals, giving our members a way to share their insights and offer practical career advice.
As a mentor, you…
• Shape the future of the aspiring manufacturing professionals by sharing insights, resources and connections.
• Build your leadership skills as you motivate and encourage mentees.
• Gain personal satisfaction knowing you’ve contributed to someone’s growth and development.
To serve as a mentor, you must be:
- An SME member in good standing from the U.S. or Canada.
- 18 years of age or older.
- Able to clear a background check.
Becoming a Mentee
As a mentee, you…
• Receive guidance from a mentor with hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Gain a new perspective on your career path.
• Develop knowledge and skills you can use to succeed in your current position.
• Make new connections and learn about professional resources through your mentor.
To be mentored, you must be:
• Receive guidance from a mentor with hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Gain a new perspective on your career path.
• Develop knowledge and skills you can use to succeed in your current position.
• Make new connections and learn about professional resources through your mentor.
To be mentored, you must be:
- An SME member in good standing.
- 13 years of age or older.
- Able to provide a parent or guardian’s signature (if under 18 years of age).
Questions?
Please email SME Membership at membership@sme.org or call 1.800.733.4763 or 313.425.3000.
Thank You
Thank you for your interest! A staff member will contact you about mentorship opportunities.