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The SME Young Leaders Program was created in 2001 with the charter to provide young SME members with the opportunity for professional and career development. The SME Young Leaders Program gives the younger membership of SME the chance to:

• Network with key players in the industry
• Gather technical information important to the professional growth
• Remain involved with SME after graduation
• Transition into more active leadership roles throughout SME
• Develop and lead professional development programs within SME.

Each year, energetic young professionals who have demonstrated leadership abilities and the desire to become more involved with SME are selected to participate in the Young Leaders Program. Recipients of the Young Leader Award will serve on the Young Leaders Committee for four years. During that time they will work with the other members of the committee to develop SME’s Professional Development Program.