Florida FAME

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

DIVE INTO A CHALLENGING ADVANCED MANUFACTURING CAREER

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.

Once you’re accepted into FL 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 a local 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’s degree in Applied Science in Advanced Manufacturing Technician Track, 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!

Florida FAME Manufacturing Partners

About Florida FAME

You will attend classes three days of the week at campus while working the other days of the week at a local sponsor’s manufacturing facility for a competitive wage while gaining hands-on experience.

As a participant in the AMT program, you will participate in hands on training and education to develop you as a fully-rounded worker, including:

  • Electricity, Robotics, Fluid Power, Mechanics, PLCs, Industrial Troubleshooting
  • Manufacturing Core Exercises
  • Safety Culture, Visual Workplace Organization, Lean Manufacturing, Problem Solving, and Machine Reliability
  • Professional Behaviors
  • Interested in pursuing a manufacturing and STEM-related career path
  • Aim to advance quickly in your career to pursue the lifestyle you want

Florida FAME Chapters

We're building two great chapters in Florida! Both will start training students Fall 2021--select the chapter nearest you to find out more, including how to apply or how to sponsor students.

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Sunshine

Daytona State College
Daytona, FL

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Florida FAME News

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FL FAME – Sunshine Chapter launches at Daytona State College

September 8, 2021

Daytona State College has officially launched Florida’s first chapter of the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME), a collaborative effort between DSC and local manufacturers designed to match students in…

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FAME – A Boost To Daytona, FL Manufacturing Job Market

September 8, 2021

Volusia and Flagler counties are embarking this month on one of the nation’s most respected and innovative programs for educating and advancing skilled workers into the local manufacturing industry. FAME…

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Gulf Coast FAME Chapter Establishes in Northwest Florida

January 7, 2021

PANAMA CITY, Fla. and BAY COUNTY, Fla., Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The Bay Economic Development Alliance (Bay EDA) and Gulf Coast State College partners with local manufacturers to bring a program to the Northwest Florida region…

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We are starting two chapters in Florida--one in Bay County with Gulf Coast State College and one in Volusia County, 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!