MUSCLE SHOALS, ALA. — Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) 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 NWSCC 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 NWSCC 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 NWSCC 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 NWSCC program, one of four in the state, is in its second year.
For more information about FAME at NWSCC, 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 (NWSCC) is part of the Alabama Community College System and home to approximately 3,600 students. NWSCC 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 NWSCC, visit www.nwscc.edu.
