Washtenaw Community College will host its annual FAME technician training program Open House from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, in the WCC Student Center (see campus map/directions).
The event is open to all prospective students, parents, employers and educators interested in discovering how the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) training program is shaping the future of advanced manufacturing in the region and opening doors to rewarding careers in the industry.
The event begins in Garrett’s on the ground floor of the Student Center and features a tour of the college’s industrial labs. Students will have an opportunity to network with industry professionals to learn from their experiences in this fast-growing industry.
Attendees will also hear success stories and have a chance to interact with current students.
WCC’s Mitten Chapter is Michigan’s only chapter of the nationally recognized FAME program through The Manufacturing Institute. It is designed to prepare students/workers for high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing.
FAME student-apprentices earn an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Mechatronics – Robotics and Automated Systems while gaining over 1,800 hours of paid, hands-on work experience with a sponsoring employer.
This unique earn-and-learn model blends technical training with real-world projects, both on-the-job and in the classroom. Students develop core manufacturing skills alongside critical professional behaviors such as teamwork, communication, initiative and problem-solving.
It is projected that United States manufacturers will need as many as 3.8 million new workers by 2033, according to a study by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute. More than 80% of FAME graduates secure full-time roles with their sponsoring employer upon graduation.
Participating companies in WCC’s FAME Mitten Chapter include C&B Machinery, MTS Systems, Toyota, EDJY, Guardian Glass, Güdel, Novi Precision Products, Kyocera Corporation, Moeller Aerospace, Orbitform and Variation Reduction Solutions, Inc.
EXPLORE FAME
What: Learn more about Washtenaw Community College’s Federation for Advanced Manufacturing
Education (FAME) training program. Tour WCC’s manufacturing and robotics labs and
meet with employer partners.
Date: Thursday, November 12
Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
Location: WCC Student Center, 4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor. Meet in Garrett’s on the
ground floor.
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