SUNSHINE
FAME CHAPTER

The Florida Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FL FAME) mission is to drive workforce development initiatives across the state of Florida. Sunshine FAME’s primary focus is 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.

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Manufacturing Today!

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Graduate with no college debt - no loans to repay?
Graduate with a job offer - and great pay?
Graduate with built-in pathways to your educational future?

The Florida FAME Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education in Daytona Beach (SUNSHINE FAME) is a partnership of regional manufacturers whose purpose is to implement a work-and-learn style program that will create a pipeline of highly skilled workers.

With SUNSHINE FAME, students can jump-start a challenging Advanced Manufacturing career while simultaneously earning a college degree and have the potential to graduate with zero student debt!

Students will attend classes at the Advanced Technology College (Daytona Beach, FL) two days a week and work a minimum of 24 hours a week for a local manufacturer – all while being paid a competitive wage. Students study a multi-craft technical skill set, including electricity, robotics, fluid power, mechanics, fabrication, industrial troubleshooting, and much more. After five semesters, students will have earned an Associate in Science in Engineering Technology -Advanced Manufacturing Technician Track and over 1,800 hours of on-the-job work experience.

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You’re smart, career-oriented, and ready for a well-paying career right now. With Florida Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FL 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.

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We starting two chapters in Florida--one in Bay County with Gulf Coast State College and one in Volusia County and Flagler, in partnership with Daytona State College.

Whether you have questions about FAME, or how to join (as an employer or student) either chapter, we're here to help--just fill out this short form and we'll get right back to you!