FAME USA IS AN EMPOWERING PARTNERSHIP
Team up with local manufacturing leaders to produce global-best talent that meets industry need through a proven model—led by employers with specific education delivered through community college partnerships.
HOW THE FAME PROGRAM WORKS?
The Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) 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.
As a college partner, you play an integral role in the success of each student and the FAME Chapter as a whole.
The college partner is a vital partner in the FAME chapter, serving as the frontline delivery mechanism for much of the FAME model. Partner college instructors deliver not just technical knowledge, but model and teach FAME Professional Behaviors while also delivering important teaching through the Manufacturing Core Exercises.
Technical Skills
The FAME program in your area will be based upon an existing degree program; FAME employers will guide you on what technical courses, and your instructor(s) deliver the FAME model with integrity.
Manufacturing Core Exercises
The MCEs are taught by your instructor, with exercises both in the classroom and at work. FAME MCEs are delivered though a Learn It, Do It, Apply It, and Tell It sequence.
Professional Behaviors
A defining aspect of the FAME model, Professional Behaviors are a comprehensive set of professional actions, skills, and behaviors that are instilled through constant introduction, reinforcement, and integration into MCEs and academics.
FAME Is Different—In All the Right Ways
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K12 Pathway and Support
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Chapters are encouraged to work with Elementary and Middle school environments to build awareness of STEM and STEM-careers
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Chapters are encouraged to work with students in the Secondary environment
- Support associated groups like Project Lead the Way, FIRST Robotics, Skills USA, etc.
- Host MFG Day activities to help showcase their respective facilities to high school juniors and seniors
- Develop relationships with school leaders, particularly CTE and counselor staff, to build awareness of the FAME model, specifically the AMT program
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FAME chapters want to recruit top-third high school graduates--students that are college-ready, but may prefer to pursue a faster, more structured approach to a career
K12 Pathway and Support
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Provides the educational component that awards an Associate degree
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ChaptDegree programs vary, but all students will earn at least 60 credit hoursers are encouraged to work with students in the Secondary environment
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Five (5) straight semesters to complete the degree and program
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Students work approx1,800 hours of on-the-job training and work experience to complement the academic experience
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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Contact FAME USA
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