Louisiana FAME
This program combines cutting-edge curriculum with paid work experience; it integrates highly sought-after business principles and best practices of world-class manufacturers. it is more than a job; it is a pathway to a successful career.
DIVE INTO A CHALLENGING ADVANCED MANUFACTURING CAREER
Students participating in the Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) Program will earn an Associate of Science Degree in Engineering Technology from Northwestern State University (NSU). This degree combined with additional technical courses through the Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC)—Natchitoches Campus will result in an AMT Certificate from CLTCC. This program combines cutting-edge curriculum with paid work experience; it integrates highly sought-after business principles and best practices of world-class manufacturers. it is more than a job; it is a pathway to a successful career.
FAME USA Manufacturing Partners
About LA FAME
Northwestern State University & Central Louisiana Technical Community College have teamed up to offer the FAME Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) program. Earn money while you attend classes; gain valuable experience; start your career–and you could graduate debt free!
Louisiana FAME Chapters
Louisiana has one chapter for FAME currently; learn more below.
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AMT is more than just sitting in the classroom. The college and the manufacturer work closely together to enhance student learning. In addition to gaining skill mastery in the education portion of the program, students learn about the culture of manufacturing through workshops such as safety culture, visual workplace organization, lean manufacturing, problem solving, and machine reliability–and by working in a facility three days a week. Students earn a wage while attending college and gain priceless work experience and solid work ethic behaviors with global and local manufacturers.
Louisiana FAME News
Distinguished Grad: GeauxFAME
NATCHITOCHES – Alan Crowder of Plainview was named recipient of the Distinguished Graduate Award upon completion of the Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) program, a work/study partnership between Northwestern State University, the Central Louisiana Technical Community College – Natchitoches and sponsoring manufacturing companies in the region. Crowder, who is employed with RoyOMartin, was selected based on…
Manufacturing Institute Supports FAME-USA Chapters Through COVID-19
During the COVID-19 crisis, with college partners closed and mounting pressures on employers, the FAME USA team at the Manufacturing Institute (MI) is providing a forum for regular communication, problem-solving, and old-fashioned togetherness. “We were planning a signature event for April 14th in San Antonio–the FAME Live! showcase–when this [COVID-19] really began to escalate; we…
FAME-USA Featured on MadeInAmerica.com
” Dennis explained that the FAME Advanced Manufacturing Technician Program was an outgrowth of training that Toyota Motor North America provided for employees when they built their new manufacturing plant for vehicles in Georgetown, KY in 1987. Dennis was one of the first 13 trainers hired to start the training in 1987 and he is…