Federation for advanced manufacturing education
Gadsden State Community College
The Alabama FAME (Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education) Industrial Automation Technology Program includes a two-year technical Associate degree that combines cutting-edge curriculum that supports advanced manufacturing technology, paid working experience, along with learning highly sought after business principles and best practices of a world class manufacturer.
FAME Students earn a wage while attending college and gain priceless work experience with a global manufacturing leader. While in the two-year program, students can earn as much as $33,500 to cover their educational expenses and avoid the costly hassle of student loans. Grants and other forms of financial aid are also a possibility.
After two years at Gadsden State, students who graduate will receive an Associate in Applied Science in Industrial Automation; the FAME Advanced Manufacturing Technician credential; five Lean Manufacturing certifications; and two years of verified industrial experience. The best part is graduates have the potential to then begin a full-time career making $60,000-plus a year!
Our current industry partners are Doncasters, Eastman, General Dynamics OTS, GH Metal Solutions, Honda AAP, Koch Foods – Ashland, Koch Foods – Collinsville, Koch Foods - Gadsden, Kronospan, Legacy Cabinets, M&H Valve and Tyler Union.
See interviews with FAME students, industry partners and more on our YouTube channel.
For more information, contact Andy Robertson at 256-549-8615 or 256-835-5427 or arobertson@gadsdenstate.edu