Kentucky FAME
The Kentucky Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (KY FAME) is a partnership of regional manufacturers whose purpose is to implement career pathway, apprenticeship-style educational programs that will create a pipeline of highly skilled workers. Scroll down to find out more.
Employers discovering the workforce of tomorrow…today. Students launching into their careers today…with no school debt!
Once you’re accepted into KY FAME, you will begin work on a combination education/training program to earn certification as an Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT). You will attend classes at a local community college two days a week and work 24 hours a week for a local employer – all while being paid a competitive wage for your work. After five semesters you will have earned an associate degree in Applied Science in Industrial Maintenance Technology-Advanced Manufacturing Technician Track, 68 to 71 college credit hours, two years of work experience and the AMT certification. 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!
KY FAME Manufacturing Partners
About Kentucky FAME
You will attend classes certain days of the week 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:
Kentucky FAME Chapters
Regional KY FAME chapters connect manufacturers with high-achieving high school students and veterans to ensure an ongoing supply of well-trained employees remains available.
Bluegrass CTC
Georgetown, KY
Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Estill, Fayette, Franklin, Garrard, Harrison, Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison, Mercer, Nicholas, Powell, Scott, Woodford
Bluegrass CTC
Danville, KY
Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Estill, Fayette, Franklin, Garrard, Harrison, Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison, Mercer, Nicholas, Powell, Scott, Woodford
Jefferson CTC
Louisville, KY
Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble
Gateway CTC
Florence, KY
Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen, Pendleton
Elizabethtown CTC
Elizabethtown, KY
Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, Washington
Somerset CC
Somerset, KY
Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell, Taylor, Wayne, Whitley
Southcentral Ky. CTC
Franklin, KY
Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalf, Monroe, Simpson, Warren
West Kentucky CTC
Paducah, KY
Ballard, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Crittenden, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken, Muhlenburg, Todd, Trigg
Maysville CTC
Maysville, KY
Bath, Boyd, Bracken, Fleming, Greenup, Lewis, Mason, Montgomery, Robertson, Rowan
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At the end of the program, students will have earned an associate degree in Applied Science in Industrial Maintenance Technology-Advanced Manufacturing Technician Track, certification as an Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) and two years of work experience – ready to enter your workforce full time with all the skills needed to succeed.
Kentucky FAME News
HCC’s “Going Pro” Signing Day event recognizes 35 HOPFAME students and presents special awards
HOPKINSVILLE, KY. (May 3, 2024) Hopkinsville Community College held a “Going Pro” signing event to recognize 35 HOPFAME students along with manufacturing industry partners who the student work with during…
KY FAME Cumberlands Chapter graduates 21 students
Brittany Bolen selected as 2024 Distinguished Graduate The Kentucky Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (KY FAME) Cumberlands Chapter graduated its eighth class Thursday evening, celebrating 21 students who have earned…
Logan Aluminum Boosts SKYCTC’s Advanced Manufacturing Program with $25,000 Gold Tier Donation on Giving Tuesday
FRANKLIN, KY (November 28, 2023) Logan Aluminum, North America’s largest single-can sheet facility based in Russellville, KY, has agreed to a significant contribution to express unwavering support for advanced manufacturing…