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Help sculpt a new generation of best-in-class technicians for advanced manufacturing environments.
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I'm a Student or Parent
Exploring options for after you graduate high school? Wanting to advance your career in manufacturing?
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manufacturer
I'm a Manufacturer
Whether you are a large or small manufacturer, if you need to close the skilled workforce gap, we can help.
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How do you place students into a FAME program? How can you play a role in this important workforce program?
WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FAME?
Are you a manufacturer ready to learn more about the FAME model? Join us as we answer the following questions: what is FAME, what makes it different, and what does it take to bring a new FAME chapter to your community?
The Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education provides global-best workforce development through strong technical training, integration of manufacturing core competencies, intensive professional practices and intentional hands-on experience to build the future of the modern manufacturing industry.
FAME was created by Toyota and moved to the Manufacturing Institute for national scaling in 2019. Today, the Manufacturing Institute, as the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers, is proud to manage FAME USA as it continues to grow across the country with the support of more than 450 manufacturers.
FAME USA CONTINUES TO GROW ACROSS THE COUNTRY WITH THE SUPPORT FROM THESE PARTNERS.
Our Impact at a Glance
since 2012
FAME USA LOCATIONS
FAME is driving the future of the manufacturing industry by building cohesive cooperatives of manufacturers to implement this proven model of skilled training.
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SUCCESS STORIES
"NC FAME is not just a pathway to individual success, it is the start of vital threads weaving through the fabric of communities, fostering skill, knowledge, and prosperity for generations to come."
Hillary W.
President of NC FAME, First in Flight Chapter.
"Thank you to FAME USA for opening your doors and giving us a better look at the wonderful work you are doing within your apprenticeship program, and to Garrett for providing these students with a special experience."
Garrett S.
FLFame - Sunshine Chapter
“With the help of our industry partners the FAME program is making a tremendous impact on the lives of our students. This is truly a local workforce led program and our students along with the community are reaping the benefits.”
John McIntosh
, Dean of Workforce Development, Institutional Effectiveness & Advancement
“What I loved most...was the discipline that was instilled within all of us.”
GREG R.
Northern Chapter, KY FAME
FAME USA News
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