PRAIRIE LAND
FAME CHAPTER
Prairie Land FAME provides a unique program that aims to inspire the next generation of skilled manufacturing professionals through a collaborative approach that combines industry-driven education and hands-on experience. Students will collaborate with top companies, in the Central IL area, to develop technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the work ethic required to succeed in the rapidly evolving world of advanced manufacturing.
Dive into a Challenging
Advanced Manufacturing Career
The Prairie Land FAME Chapter is a grassroots, employer driven program focused on developing highly skilled Advanced Manufacturing Technicians (AMTs).
Welcome to the Prairie land FAME chapter in Decatur, Illinois! We are so excited to have you here!
FAME, which stands for the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education, is an innovative program designed to create a pipeline of highly skilled employees for the manufacturing industry. Prairie Land is our local initiative and through partnership with our community and local industry leaders we are excited to help foster the next generation of highly trained workers for the manufacturing industry.
If you are a recent high school graduate, transitioning military member, or an individual looking to move into a high tech, high paying career path, the FAME program could be for you.
This program is designed to give you hands-on experience while also providing you time to complete a two year associates degree. During the program, you will receive formal classroom training two days per week and work onsite at your sponsoring company three days a week. The program focuses on professional presence (soft skills), lean manufacturing acumen, and technical skill attainment. As a program graduate you will be ready to enter the workforce full time with the skills needed to be successful - and with the potential of no school debt!
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