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KY FAME Expands to Southeastern Kentucky Somerset Community College is the educational partner for the new Cumberlands chapter of the Kentucky Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education, an apprentice-style training program. Superior Battery Manufacturing Co. of Russell Springs is among the companies leading the launch. By Kerri Richardson Frankfort, KY - Kentucky's nationally recognized workforce training program continues to grow in Kentucky. Gov. Steve Beshear today announced the Kentucky Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (KY FAME) is creating a new chapter in the Cumberlands region, which includes 13 counties in southeastern Kentucky. KY FAME is a partnership of manufacturers that have teamed up to address the shortage of technically skilled workers needed in advanced manufacturing. The program offers innovative, apprentice-style education and training designed to create one of the most highly skilled workforces in the world. "Since we launched the first chapter of KY FAME, it has been clear that developing a highly skilled and in-demand workforce is the foremost concern for companies," said Gov. Steve Beshear. "I applaud the Cumberlands region for coming together to proactively address this topic through forming our newest KY FAME chapter. It is a testament to the innovative and forward-thinking spirit of Kentucky." KY FAME student participants will enroll in the Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) program. Through AMT, students attend classes two days per week at Somerset Community College (SCC) and work an additional 24 hours per week for a sponsoring employer. Upon completion of the program, students receive an associate degree in applied sciences and, with the practical skills gained during their paid work experience, most begin full-time employment with the sponsor. Others may decide to further their technical education to obtain bachelor's degrees in engineering or business. Cumberlands now becomes the sixth chapter of KY FAME. Other chapters include the Bluegrass Region (central Kentucky), Greater Louisville, Greater Owensboro, northern Kentucky and Elizabethtown/Lincoln Trail regions. The goal is to eventually expand the program to all corners of the Commonwealth. Six local companies from the region are leading the launch for the Cumberlands chapter:
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"Somerset Community College is pleased to be the educational partner for the Cumberlands chapter of the Kentucky Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education," said Somerset Community College President Jo Marshall. "We know that by providing a quality education at SCC, coupled with on-the-job training, we are giving program participants the very best start in their manufacturing careers. When students finish the KY FAME program, they will be skilled, educated and prepared members of the workforce. We are excited to see where this partnership takes our community in the future." Created in 2010, KY FAME now includes approximately 80 companies statewide. More than 40 students have completed the AMT program, 60 students are currently enrolled and more than 200 students will begin classes in fall 2015. To learn more about KY FAME, visit KYFAME.com. This story was posted on 2015-06-18 08:39:18
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