MUSCLE SHOALS, ALA. — Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) hosted a Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) drive-through Signing Day last night (8/20) on the Shoals Campus as 18 students were sponsored by seven local companies. 

The 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. Over two years, students can earn as much as $33,500, which with planning can cover all of a student’s education expenses. 

“It is so exciting to see our industry partners continue to support Northwest-Shoals and our students even in this difficult time,” stated NW-SCC President Dr. Glenda Colagross. “The partnership we have formed with all 14 companies through the FAME program will benefit our students, their companies, and our community.” The FAME program at NW-SCC currently has a total of 32 students in the program. 

Each student participated in selection interviews and were matched with a sponsoring company. Students were then notified and began the pre-employment process with each of the respective companies. The 2020-2021 FAME class are currently working with their sponsoring companies and started fall semester classes earlier this week. 

The 2020-2021 FAME Program signees were: 

Student 

Hometown 

Sponsoring Company 

Austin Burgess 

Florence 

Constellium 

Cole Jackson 

Florence 

Constellium 

Jackson Jones 

Decatur 

Constellium 

Dominic Lane 

Helena 

Constellium 

Jacob Milender 

Tuscumbia 

Constellium 

Eric Nalls 

Florence 

Constellium 

Lori Peden 

Tuscumbia 

Constellium 

Jayden Phillips 

Florence 

Constellium 

Kaleb Prestage 

Muscle Shoals 

Constellium 

Martez Smith 

Sheffield 

Constellium 

Dalton Steele 

Russellville 

Essity 

Grayson Moye 

Muscle Shoals 

Flexco 

Maurice Johnson 

Florence 

Freightcar America 

Gaven Taylor 

Belgreen 

Freightcar America 

Hunter Lanford 

Bear Creek 

G & G Steel 

Cade Ricks 

Tuscumbia 

G & G Steel 

Ross Bailey 

Lexington 

Jack Daniel’s Cooperage 

Daniel Butler 

Florence 

Southwire 

The FAME program began in Kentucky in 2009 with Toyota as one of the main initial industry sponsors. The NW-SCC program, one of four in the state, is in its second year. 

For more information about FAME at NW-SCC, contact Alisyn Jackson at 256-331-8185, alisyn.jackson@nwscc.edu or visit www.nwscc.edu/fame.  

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About Northwest-Shoals Community College:

Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) is part of the Alabama Community College System and home to approximately 3,600 students. NW-SCC offers over 100 certificate and degree programs and is committed to providing career technical, academic, and lifelong educational opportunities that promote economic growth and enrich the quality of life for the people it serves. For more information about the NW-SCC, visit www.nwscc.edu