What I loved most...was the discipline that was instilled within all of us.
-Greg R., Northern Chapter, KY FAME
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FAME USA News
A FAME Graduate Finds a Fresh Start
When Kristy Willis moved to Louisiana, she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do next. Her 15-year marriage had ended in divorce, and she needed to find a way to support herself and her four children. She began by searching for a college where she could gain additional education and skills—and when she came across…
Willis named recipient of AMT Distinguished Graduate Award
Kristy Willis was named recipient of the Distinguished Graduate Award upon completion of the Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) program, a work/study partnership between Northwestern State University, the Central Louisiana Technical Community College – Natchitoches and sponsoring manufacturing companies in the region. Willis, who is employed with Boise, was selected based on outstanding performance both academically…
First Advanced Workforce Manufacturing Technician Program in Michigan Launching in Jackson
Jackson (May 25, 2021) – Today, the Jackson Area Manufacturing Association (JAMA) and MICHauto, a statewide initiative of the Detroit Regional Chamber, announce a new two-year, debt-free Associate degree that equips students with the skills required for a rapidly evolving manufacturing industry. Michigan’s first Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program will provide students a pathway…