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Alabama FAME AMT Program

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The Alabama F.A.M.E. (Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education) Advanced Manufacturing Technician Program (AMT) 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

What Makes the AMT Program Different?

FAME Students earn a wage while attending college and gain priceless work experience with a global manufacturing leader. Over two years, students can earn as much as $33,500, which with planning can cover all of a student’s education expenses. There are also potential grants and financial aid.

What About After Graduation?

While not guaranteed, there will be opportunities for the sponsor company to hire graduates as full time employees. Graduates of the AMT program will be equipped with the needed skills and experience that many manufacturing companies are actively seeking.

Application Requirements

PLEASE NOTE: Applications will not be accepted after 5:00 p.m. CST on March 15, 2024.

The following documents need to be completed and/or on file, prior to completing this application:

  • Submit official copies of your high school or college transcript (if applicable) to the admissions office.  If you are a Spring 2023 graduate, an unofficial copy is required until an official is available.
  • Complete the Calhoun Community College admissions application which can be found here.
  • Your Resume

 

  • To be considered, one of the following must be met:
    • Passing ACT scores (Math- 17 and English- 17)
    • Passing Accuplacer Exam scores (Math- 243 and Writeplacer- 4)
    • Cumulative GPA of 2.75+, as well as a “C” in Algebra II and English 12

It is the student’s responsibility to ensure all documents are submitted and received.

 

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Sponsor Companies

AsahiKasei Brown Precision Bruderer EFI GE Appliances HyosungKohler logo Packaging Corporation of America Plasma Processes Polarispolyplex Shape Corp. Snap-On Sonoco ToyotaWestrockYKTA logoBASFCerrowire logoMazda Toyota Manufacturing

 

For more information contact:

Nathan Steele
Coordinator, Collaborative Adv. Mfg. Programs
256-260-4326
nathan.steele@calhoun.edu