IOWA FAME

The Iowa Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (IA FAME) Program partners students with industry while they take classes at select community colleges. The goal is for students to gain valuable employment experience with manufacturing leaders while also completing their associate degree.

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Over two years, students can earn as much as $33,500, which with planning can cover all of a student’s education expenses.

There are also potential grants and financial aid. While not guaranteed, there will be opportunities for the sponsor company to hire graduates as full time employees. Graduates of the AMT program will be equipped with the needed skills and experience that many manufacturing companies are actively seeking.

IOWA FAME MANUFACTURING PARTNERS

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In-Demand, Skilled Technician

The IA FAME program partners students with industry while they take classes at select community colleges. The goal is for students to gain valuable employment experience with manufacturing leaders while also completing their associate degree.

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