MUSCLE SHOALS-Northwest-Shoals Community College’s (NW-SCC) FAME Program will hosted the final Discover Your Claim to FAME, open house networking event onTuesday, March 3, 2020, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Thisevent offered high school seniors, counselors, and anyone interested in the program an opportunity to hear from NW-SCC and FAME Shoals Chapter businesses. Those who were in attendance met with FAME Shoals Chapter businesses and learned more about the FAME apprenticeship program, industrial maintenance, and advanced manufacturing.
The eventfeatured NW-SCC FAME program representatives and company representatives from FLEXCO, Freightcar America, Pilgrim’s Pride, Mid-South Central Extrusion Die Company, Constellium, Essity, and North American Lighting.
The Alabama FAME 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.
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