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 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 400 manufacturers.
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FAME USA News
NWLA FAME TO HOST SIGNING CEREMONY FOR INCOMING CLASS OF TRAINEES
(SHREVEPORT, LA) The Northwest Louisiana chapter of the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (NWLA FAME) will host a signing ceremony for the incoming class of Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) candidates at Bossier Parish Community College Wednesday May 24 at 11:30 am. The NWLA FAME chapter membership is made up of eight manufacturers, Bossier Parish Community…
Kanawha Scales & Systems joins Kanawha Valley FAME Chapter
HURRICANE, W.Va – Kanawha Scales and Systems (KSS) has joined the Kanawha Valley FAME Chapter as a way to obtain a pipeline of skilled talent. The Putnam County Development Authority (PCDA) is the cornerstone organization supporting the first-ever FAME chapter in West Virginia. “KSS is looking forward to the opportunity to participate in a program…
Northwest Indiana Manufacturers Joining
Newest FAME Charter; Seek Education Provider
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:March 31, 2023 Ami Reese(219) 248-7337areese@cwicorp.com Northwest Indiana Manufacturers Joining Newest FAME Charter; Seek Education Provider VALPARAISO, IND — The Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) has approveda new South Shore INFAME Chapter. The group will provide a global-best workforce developmentprogram to college-ready students throughout Northwest Indiana who are interested in pursuing…