Fairhope, AL – Baldwin County’s newest technical work-based learning program, FAME Built by Baldwin, made up of industry partners from across the region just received a huge financial boost as the program is actively recruiting for the first cohort of FAME students.

Through the Alabama Community College Systems (ACCS) Industry Certification Initiative, Coastal Alabama Workforce Development division received $250,000 dollars to support new equipment for the FAME learning lab located at Fairhope Airport Academy.

FAME Built by Baldwin Chapter President Jennifer Crawford of Vulcan Inc. Said “ALABAMA FAME Built by Baldwin is thrilled to receive this grant funding! This investment will allow for the necessary equipment purchases needed to launch the Advanced Maintenance Technician program making a meaningful impact for our Baldwin County manufacturing and industry partners. This support not only validates our efforts but also fuels our commitment to the growth and stability of manufacturing and industry here in Baldwin County.

New equipment for the program will include state of the art trainers for robotics, programmable logic control, motor controls, and alternating and direct current drives.

“We know that FAME is a world class program. For Coastal, we want to assure that the lab environment for students matches the FAME Built by Baldwin brand. We are thankful for ACCS giving us the opportunities to apply for these funds to support programs that help us grow local talent with our local industries.” said Dr. Josh Duplantis, Dean of Workforce for Coastal Alabama Community College.

FAME Built by Baldwin is currently recruiting for its first cohort to be signed in Spring of 2025.

ABOUT FAME BUILT BY BALDWIN FAME

Built by Baldwin is a chapter of FAME USA that seeks to 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.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Coastal Alabama Community College invests in the success of ALL students, provides excellence in teaching and learning, and advances community development.

CONTACT: Dr. Josh Duplantis | 251.250.9595 | Joshua.duplantis@coastalalabama.edu

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