NW-SCC to host inaugural FAME Signing Day
June 06, 2019
Event: Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) will host its inaugural Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) Signing Day for 19 students. Each student will be sponsored by local business and industry..png)
Who: The first FAME Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) class will consist of 19 students selected by the following companies:
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North American Lighting - sponsoring four students
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FreightCar America - sponsoring two students
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TASUS - sponsoring one student
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Pilgrim’s - sponsoring one student
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Applied Chemical Technology - sponsoring one student
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G and G Steel - sponsoring two students
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Essity - sponsoring two students
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Southwire - sponsoring one student
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Mid-South/Central Extrusion Die Company (MSCEDC) - sponsoring two students
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Tri-Cities Manufacturing - sponsoring one student
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Flexco - sponsoring one student
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Forsythe and Long Engineering - sponsoring one student
What: 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.
When: Thursday, June 13, 2019; 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Where: Building 110, NW-SCC Shoals campus; 800 George Wallace Blvd., Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
For more information about the FAME program at NW-SCC, visit https://www.nwscc.edu/program-of-study/career-technical/fame.
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