FAME USA, a division of The Manufactuing Institue

Postsecondary

FAME USA is an apprenticeship-style program for advanced manufacturing technicians that combines paid work, hands-on training, and college coursework. It partners with manufacturers and community colleges to help students earn an associate degree while developing technical, professional, and manufacturing core skills.

ORGANIZATION TYPE

Non-Profit Operator

STUDENTS SERVED

1000+

GEOGRAPHIC REACH

National

STATE(S) COVERED

Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia

LOCALE(S) SERVED

Urban, Rural, Suburban

WBL SERVICE MODELS

Apprenticeship, Registered Apprenticeship, Capstone/Practicum

DELIVERY MODALITY

Hybrid/other

TYPICAL DURATION

Long-term

SCHOOL-BASED TIMING

In-school

COMPENSATION TYPE

Paid, Academic Credit

STAKEHOLDERS SERVED

Employers

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

English Only

TARGETED POPULATIONS

Other

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

CAREER CLUSTERS ALIGNMENT

Advanced Manufacturing

FUNDING MODEL

Grants, Philanthropy, Earned Revenue

SIMILAR PROVIDERS

Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation

Regional

The Pittsburgh Chapter National Tooling & Machining Foundation is a 501 non-profit organization dedicated to training and developing future professionals in the metalworking and manufacturing industry in southwestern Pennsylvania. Its work includes a four-year registered apprenticeship program combining classroom instruction and on-the-job learning, as well as youth initiatives like robotics and STEM programs that build pathways into advanced manufacturing.

Available in: PA

grades 6–8 grades 9–10 grades 11–12 postsecondary grades k–5

Communities In Schools of Hampton Roads

Regional

cisofhamptonroads.org

Communities In Schools of Hampton Roads is a nonprofit organization committed to offering holistic support for students, encompassing both academic and non-academic needs. Our team collaborates with schools, families, and the community to ensure that each student receives the necessary resources and encouragement for successful development and thriving.

Available in: VA

grades k–5 grades 6–8 grades 9–10 grades 11–12

Honor Your Dreams

Local

Honor Your Dreams is a nonprofit dedicated to closing the opportunity gap for low-income students in New York City by expanding access to career pathways, mentorship, and scholarships.

Available in: NY

postsecondary