Change Your Life with FAME USA
Ready for a well-paying career with attractive benefits right now?
West Virginia Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (WV FAME)’s primary focus is to develop and grow a skilled pipeline of workers through the engagement of the current and future workforce in partnership with industry and the community.
FAME by the Numbers
34 Chapters in 12 States
400+
Company Partners
College Partners
for Every Chapter
18%
Growth in total students, 2021-2022
1500 Graduates
Since 2010
1,800 Hours
of on-the-ground experience for each graduate
85% of Graduates
Proceed to direct employment with their sponsoring company
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West Virginia FAME Manufacturing Partners
FAME Is For You If:
You are smart, career-oriented, and ready for a well-paying career right now. With West Virginia Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (WV 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.
Once you’re accepted into WV FAME, you will begin work on a combination education/training program to earn an associate’s degree as an Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT). During the week, you will attend classes at a local community college and work for a local employer – all while being paid a competitive wage for your work.
After five semesters you will have earned an Associate’s degree in Applied Science in Advanced Manufacturing Technician Track, 60 college credit hours, and two years of work experience. 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!
An Engaging Career Starts with Hands-On Training
You will attend classes on 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:
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