Foundry Educational Foundation (FEF) has been developing new technical talent for the advanced manufacturing metalcasting industry since 1947. FEF students are uniquely qualified to enter the advanced manufacturing metalcasting industry through their training in world-class metalcasting programs that have real-world labs developed with industry input. FEF students are offered wide-ranging experiences through internships and co-ops, student-led research, casting competitions, engagement with industry leaders, and access to learning situations that include new technology, materials and processes. FEF supports these activities by raising funds for student scholarships and to support the state-of-the-art laboratories and experiences.