Kentucky FAME - Bluegrass (Georgetown)
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.
DIVE INTO A CHALLENGING ADVANCED MANUFACTURING CAREER
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!
Bluegrass (Georgetown) Manufacturing Partners
Ready to Apply to Bluegrass (Georgetown) FAME?
You’re smart, career-oriented, and ready for a well-paying career right now. With Kentucky Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (KY 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.
Bluegrass (Georgetown) Chapter Fame News
HCC to Host HOPFAME Family Night March 21
HOPKINSVILLE, KY. (February 27, 2023) Hopkinsville Community College (HCC) will host a HOPFAME Family Night at 5 – 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21 in the Emerging Technologies Building on HCC’s Hopkinsville campus. The event is an informational session for individuals and their families who are interested in a career in advanced manufacturing and are available to…
HCC to host HOPFAME open house January 24
HOPKINSVILLE, KY. (January 19, 2023) Hopkinsville Community College (HCC) will host a HOPFAME open house from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, in the Emerging Technologies Building on HCC’s Hopkinsville campus. The event is an informational session for individuals and their families who are interested in a career in advanced manufacturing and are available to…
HCC to host a signing ceremony for HOPFAME work-and-learn program on Aug. 10
HOPKINSVILLE, KY. (August 2, 2022) The Hopkinsville Community College (HCC) Workforce Solutions division will host a signing ceremony to recognize incoming and HOPFAME students and the company partners who will provide on-the-job training. Second-year HOPFAME students will also be recognized for their progress toward graduation. The ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, August…