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Why Choose the FAME program at Northwest-Shoals?
The Alabama FAME (Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education) Program at Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) combines an Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Industrial Systems Technology and two years of paid industry experience. The program includes cutting-edge curriculum in Electricity, Robotics, Fluid Power, Mechanics, Welding, Machining, and Industrial Troubleshooting. Instruction on best-practices of world-class companies, including Safety Culture, Visual Workplace Organization, Lean Manufacturing, Problem Solving, and Machine Reliability is combined with paid on-the-job training and professional skills education. The FAME program began in fall of 2019.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program that provides training in high wage, high demand careers to return participants to quality jobs in the workforce. The program provides counseling, retraining, and career development. It's purpose is to help unemployed and underemployed individuals find gainful employment.
WIOA works to support dislocated workers who lost jobs due to plant closures, displaced homemakers, veterans, and eligible low income recipients. You may be eligible for free training if you meet one or more of the following conditions:
Public Assistance Recipients
Veterans
Low Income Individual
Laid Off or Unemployed Individuals
The Alabama F.A.M.E. (Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education) Advanced Manufacturing Technician Program (AMT) includes a two-year technical Associate degree that combines cutting-edge curriculum that supports advanced manufacturing technology, paid working experience, along with learning highly sought after business principles and best practices of a world class manufacturer.
What Makes the AMT Program Different?
FAME Students earn a wage while attending college and gain priceless work experience with a global manufacturing leader. 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.
What About After Graduation?
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.
There is a high demand for process technicians. Alabama ranks 2nd in the nation for the highest concentration of chemical plants and system operators and 9th in the nation in pay at an average of $67,450 with the 90th percentile in the $90,000 range not including overtime or benefits*.
The Excellence in Process Industrial Controls (EPIC) program at Calhoun Community College combines an Associate of Applied Science degree in Process Technology with two years of paid, related co-op work experience with a sponsor company. Students accepted in this competitive program typically attend class at Calhoun Community College two days per week and work on-site with a local employer three days per week.
Advanced Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Program
This Apprenticeship Program will teach you how to gain the skills and certifications necessary to excel as an Electronic Technician in the aerospace industry.
Participants of the AMTAP will be provided benefits for the duration of the 6 week apprenticeship.
• Medical, HDHP
• Vision
• Dental
Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship program and acceptance of a potential job offer, additional benefits (savings plan, life insurance, PTO, etc.) are offered
Currently, many advanced manufacturing, automotive, finance, healthcare and other industries are experiencing workforce shortages of employees with the skills to maintain and repair their high tech systems. KTECH Mechatronics blends mechanical, electrical, fluid power and computerized technologies that together form a system used by these industries. Individuals trained and certified in Mechatronics Technology can expect high growth opportunities with high wage earnings.
Interested in launching your career at Nucor, but need additional education to get you there? From essential coursework to extensive hands-on training, the Nucor Technical Academy in Tuscaloosa, Alabama puts you on the right path to becoming part of the Nucor team.
Are you interested in a great career? Are you ready to learn more about Mercedes vehicle technology? Are you ready to receive an education and earn money while working at MBUSI? This program could be for you. Please apply beginning November 1st if your ready for the STAR.
6 Terms of Study at Shelton State or at the University of West Alabama.
Students attend classes Monday thru Wednesday.
Students work at the plant each week.
Top percent of the Graduating Class (GPA 3.0 and Above) will earn a position with MBUSI.
Top % of students will be assessed to work in our Assembly repair area (based on need). Other students will go into Assembly production.
The Mercedes-Benz Mechatronics and Automotive Technician Programs are training partnerships between Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. in Vance, Alabama and Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Are you a student in 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th grade who is interested in making a difference and transforming the resilience and preparedness of your community? The application period for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Youth Preparedness Council is now open, and we want you to apply.
The FEMA Youth Preparedness Council was formed in 2012 to bring together youth leaders from across the country who are highly interested and engaged in advocating youth preparedness and making a difference in their communities. The Council members are selected based on their dedication to public service, their efforts in making a difference in their communities, and their potential to expand their impact as national advocates for youth preparedness.
CodeAlabama is a 90 -hour (8-week) workforce training initiative offered through the University of North Alabama’s Center for Learning and Professional Development. Students who complete this program will possess a fundamental understanding of programming concepts, get exposure and hands-on experience with two popular programming languages, and begin to acquire skills necessary to become contributing members of a software development team.
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