Northwest Louisiana
The Louisiana Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (LA FAME) mission is to drive workforce development initiatives across central Louisiana. Northwest Louisiana FAME delivers the Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) program to develop and grow a skilled pipeline of workers through the engagement of the current and future workforce in partnership with industry and the community.
DIVE INTO A CHALLENGING ADVANCED MANUFACTURING CAREER
You’re smart, career-oriented, and ready for a well-paying career right now. With Northwest Louisiana FAME, you can dive into a challenging advanced manufacturing career while receiving the education needed to build your resume and make you highly marketable to manufacturers across the state.
Once you’re accepted into Northwest Louisiana FAME, you will begin work on a combination education/training program to earn an associate’s degree as an Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT). During the week, you will attend classes at Bossier Parish Community College and work for a local employer – all while being paid a competitive wage for your work.
After five semesters you will have earned an associate degree with a focus on Advanced Manufacturing, 60 college credit hours, and two years of work experience. At that point, you’ll be ready to enter the workforce full time with all the skills needed to succeed - and with the potential of no school debt!
Northwest Louisiana FAME Manufacturing Partners
Ready to Apply to Northwest Louisiana FAME?
Candidates for FAME should be career-oriented, academically prepared students seeking rewarding work with attractive benefits who thrive within highly regimented, hands-on programs and are aiming to advance quickly in their career. All participants must be college-ready high school graduates interested in pursuing a concentrated two-year, debt-free degree and looking to gain a practical set of valuable and transferable technical skills.
Northwest Louisiana FAME Chapter 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…
