About Us
The New American Model of Manufacturing Skills Training
Premier Training
We provide an unparalleled apprenticeship-style training program where participants earn while they learn, gaining top-tier technical expertise by integrating core manufacturing competencies, professional practices, and authentic hands-on experience.
ORIGINS & GROWTH
From its inception with Toyota to its evolution into The Manufacturing Institute in 2019, FAME has expanded across the nation, supported by nearly 450 esteemed manufacturers.
COMPREHENSIVE AMT TRAINING
Our technicians dive into more than 1800 hours of hands-on experience in the field complemented by rigorous academics and lab trainings that lead to an associate degree.
COMMITMENT TO MASTERY
Graduates are proficient, with a critical-thinking, lean mindset developed through Manufacturing Core Exercises , as well as qualified, with extensive development of professional skills.
SUCCESS MILESTONE
Nearly 90% of our graduates secure full-time roles with their sponsoring employer upon graduation.
“THROUGH FAME, WE’RE NOT JUST TRAINING TECHNICIANS, WE’RE SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING.”
Our Impact at a Glance
Our History
Program Starts in Kentucky
First graduates
Expanded Across KY & expanded to all Toyota sites
Toyota transitions program to the MI in August
1,850+ graduates
1,150+ enrolled
Founding date of collaboration between Toyota and the Bluegrass Community Technical College
Recognition as the nation’s premier manufacturing education program.
Expansion across the country and adoption by nearly 450 manufacturing partners.
STUDENT’S JOURNEY
Pathway to Success in FAME
Starts with ApplyToFAME.com to apply for enrollment in a FAME program with a local chapter.
Learns valuable transferable technical skills including electricity, robotics, fluid power, mechanics, fabrication, industrial troubleshooting, and more. power, mechanics, fabrication, industrial troubleshooting and more.
Gains experience within a modern advanced manufacturing environment
Masters the Manufacturing Core Exercises and Professional Behaviors.
Graduates with an associate degree, transferable credit hours, 1,800+ hours of on-the-job training and work experience.
Dives into a rewarding and lucrative career as a multiskilled technician or builds upon education through a fully aligned bachelor’s degree program with a FAME education partner institution nationally or locally.
Why Partner with FAME?
Aligning with the FAME program doesn’t just enhance your talent pool; it catapults your company into the ranks of industry innovators shaping the future of manufacturing excellence. Here is the blueprint for transformation:
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Elevate Your Talent Horizon:
Leverage the FAME model to enrich your team with innovative manufacturing skills uplifting the entire regional landscape
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Forge Empowering Alliances:
The FAME model fosters dynamic connections between your company and educational powerhouses, attracting diverse and driven talent
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Unlock a Reservoir of Excellence:
Create a wellspring of top tier career-oriented students revolutionizing your recruitment playbook
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Sustain a Mastery Flow:
Anchor your presence in the FAME chapter, developing a steady stream of adept technicians and strengthening your company’s growth trajectory
