More about the program:

Guilford Technical Community College is the host school for The First in Flight Chapter of the North Carolina Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (NC FAME) Program.

The program combines college coursework with paid, on-the-job training and experience, as well as personal behaviors and core manufacturing skills sought after by local and national manufacturers. The cutting-edge curriculum and paid work experience integrate highly desired business principles and best practices of world-class manufacturers.

BENEFITS TO YOU, THE STUDENT

• Take 15-17 credit hours per semester.

• Attend classes two full days a week and work three days a week (about 24 hours weekly) at the local sponsoring employer's location. (Yes! You earn while you learn!)

• Earn an associate degree, potentially debt-free.

• Attain an Advanced Manufacturing Technician certification.

• Start your full-time job right after you graduate. Employers don't guarantee a job after graduation but this is your audition!

• Or transfer to a university and continue your education. GTCC is working with four-year schools to provide a pathway into engineering straight from the program.

criteria for selection:

• At least 18 years old at the start of the program

• High school graduate at the start of the program (cohorts begin each fall semester)

• U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the United States

• Demonstrated academic success as measured through grades and class rank

• Submission of a written essay

In addition, to complete the program, you must:

• Commit to remaining absolutely free of illegal drugs

• Comply with FAME AMT program policies and the GTCC Student Code of Conduct

• Adhere to the employer’s policies, procedures, and expectations throughout the sponsorship

• Fulfill all GTCC associate degree requirements

• Maintain a minimum of "C" or higher in all courses throughout the program

• Maintain a minimum of "Satisfactory" on all work evaluations throughout the program

• Meet program expectations as outlined in the commitment form that will be distributed at program orientation

• Must have all transcripts submitted to the FAME application and college before review of your application

want to learn more?

Schedule an appointment to meet with Ms. Bowman, our Career and College Manager at Page. bowmant3@gcsnc.com