NW-SCC to host inaugural F.A.M.E Signing Day

 MUSCLE SHOALS-Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) will host its inaugural Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (F.A.M.E.) Signing Day for 19 students on Thursday, June 13, 2019; 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. the signing will take place in  Building 110, NW-SCC Shoals campus; 800 George Wallace Blvd., Muscle Shoals, AL 35661.  Each student will be sponsored by local business and industry.

The first F.A.M.E Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) class will consist of 19 students selected by the following companies:

• North American Lighting – sponsoring four students
• FreightCar America – sponsoring two students
• TASUS – sponsoring one student
• Pilgrim’s – sponsoring one student
• Applied Chemical Technology – sponsoring one student
• G and G Steel – sponsoring two students
• Essity – sponsoring two students
• Southwire – sponsoring one student
• Mid-South/Central Extrusion Die Company (MSCEDC) – sponsoring two students
• Tri-Cities Manufacturing – sponsoring one student
• Flexco – sponsoring one student
• Forsythe and Long Engineering – sponsoring one student

 The Alabama F.A.M.E Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) program at NW-SCC is a pathway to a challenging and well-paying career as a multi-skilled technician. Students will attend classes two full days per week (16-20 hours per week) while working three full days a week (24+ contact hours) with a sponsoring company. FAME Students earn a competitive wage while attending college and gain priceless work experience. Over two years, students can earn as much as $33,500, which with planning can cover all of a student’s education expenses.

Media Release/Trent Randolph
Public Information Officer
Northwest-Shoals Community College