JUNE 13, 2024 – MUSCLE SHOALS, ALA. — Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) hosted a Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) Signing Day this morning (6/13) in the Patriot Center (gym) on the Shoals Campus as 24 students were sponsored by 10 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.
“With the help of our industry partners the FAME program is making a tremendous impact on the lives of our students,” said John McIntosh, Dean of Workforce Development, Institutional Effectiveness & Advancement. “This is truly a local workforce led program and our students along with the community are reaping the benefits.” The NWSCC FAME program currently has 43 students in the program.
Each student participated in selection interviews and was matched with a sponsoring company. Students were then notified and began the pre-employment process with each of the respective companies. The 2024-2025 FAME class are currently working with their sponsoring companies and will begin fall semester classes on August 15.
The 2024-2025 FAME Program signees are:
| Student | Hometown | Sponsoring Company |
|---|---|---|
| Kyler Wyatt Masterson | Town Creek | Alabama Cooperage |
| Noah Christopher Aday | Florence | Constellium |
| Jackson Norman Collins | Muscle Shoals | Constellium |
| Hunter Lee Fish | Florence | Constellium |
| Alexander Brayden Haddock-Thomas | Tuscumbia | Constellium |
| Joseph Francis Jones | Jackson, Tenn. | Constellium |
| Andrew Robert Olive | Florence | Constellium |
| Sergio Torres | Muscle Shoals | Constellium |
| Edwin Alfredo Vela | Russellville | Constellium |
| Richard Tilmon Baker | Phil Campbell | Essity |
| William Hunter Spears | Russellville | Essity |
| Tyler Samuel Jarrett | Florence | Flexco |
| Jarrett Austin Cole | Haleyville | G&G Steel |
| Terrell Ross Rickard | Tuscumbia | Linamar |
| Jaxon Wayne Campbell | Sheffield | North American Lighting |
| Christopher Marion Clark | Muscle Shoals | North American Lighting |
| Macy Gail Keller | Rogersville | North American Lighting |
| Jacob Kristofer Perry | Muscle Shoals | North American Lighting |
| Joseph Jean Black | Florence | NUCOR |
| Nicholas Eugene Kavich | Waterloo | Southwire |
| Chandler Martin Peters | Florence | Southwire |
| Taylor Marion Wilson | Florence | Southwire |
| John David Belew | Rogersville | TASUS |
| Cole Bryant Hamm | Florence | TASUS |
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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 over 4,250 students. NWSCC offers over 100 certificate and degree programs and is committed to providing career technical, academic, athletic 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 https://nwscc.edu/.