(AMT: McLean, VA) --  The main goal of the NIMS Student Summit at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), Sept. 13–18, in Chicago, Illinois, is to generate interest and incite enthusiasm in young people for precision manufacturing through direct contact with industry professionals and state-of-the-art technology. The Student Summit combines a dynamic self-guided tour of student-friendly exhibits at IMTS with the Career Development Center (CDC), providing interactive exhibits from companies, colleges, and industry associations, plus human resources representatives to discuss career opportunities and required skill sets.

Registration to IMTS 2010 for educators and their students is free and valid throughout the duration of the show. Field trips are encouraged for students from middle school through high school and college levels. Registration for the Student Summit, sponsored by the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) and the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), opens April 1 at www.imts.com.   

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