SE ARKANSAS FAME (Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education) Advanced Manufacturing Technician Program (AMT) Arkansas Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) is an industry partnership with the University of Arkansas at Monticello- College of Technology Crossett (click to access website) campus. The partnership’s purpose is to implement an apprenticeship-style training that will create a pipeline of highly skilled workers in manufacturing production and operations..
THE ARKANSAS FAME. DIFFERENCE Sponsored students are not only receiving training for a future job, they also are obtaining a high-level technical education and practical job experience. The program provides students with two years of relevant, paid job experience that matches the learning environment. As a result, apprentices are better prepared for their future career. https://youtu.be/EcyP2K9Eib8
Bradley Todd is a recent graduate of Arkansas FAME. Bradley works at the Canfor Southern Pine lumber mill in Urbana, Arkansas. Let’s listen to his story.
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What Will Participating FAME Sample I Learn? Companies News & Events Application
As a participant in Arkansas FAME you’ll learn the following:
A multi-skilled technical curriculum that includes electricity, robotics, fluid power, industrial mechanics, programmable logic controllers, industrial troubleshooting and much more.
Manufacturing Core Exercises that prepare you to contribute to a safe and highly efficient, cost effective workplace. Courses include Safety Culture, Visual Workplace Organization, Lean Manufacturing, Problem- Solving and Machine Reliability.
Finally, the Six Professional Behaviors that include work attendance, initiative, diligence, interpersonal relations, teamwork, verbal and written communication.
Return Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC is a global performance chemicals manufacturer and marketer. Our products are used in a diverse range of industries and the product portfolio covers specialty and basic chemicals that are used in a wide variety of applications. Our employees creatively deliver actionable solutions for our customers.
Canfor is one of the world’s largest producers of sustainable lumber, pulp and paper. We’ve built our reputation on the quality of our products, the reliability of our supply and our superior customer service. Find out more about why customers around the world prefer Canfor. Alvar Resins, Inc. is a privately owned company. The Crossett plant began operation in May 2012. Alvar Resins, Inc. mainly produces rosin based modified resins that are sold into the ink and adhesive manufacturing markets. Soybean oil is also used to produce alkyds, which are also sold into the ink manufacturing market. Return Come on Dodge “smile” you graduated.
The guy who Looking good started it all. Shu Juanna Hayes Clayton Pharr Dodge Bennett & Bradley Todd
AR-FAME participant Shu Juanna Hayes telling her FAME story to attendees at a Human Resource Managers Association conference in Little Rock, AR. (click on link to hear her story)
https://youtu.be/r7vcp4izs9k
AR-FAME-Crossett Chapter AMT student Shu Juanna Hayes has overcome many obstacles to find her FAME. She's a testament that grit, determination, focus, and a great program can accomplish amazing things. Return Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Advanced Manufacturing Technician Education (FAME) Program (AMT) 2020-2021 Application
*Please be sure to attach any test scores, high school transcript (or GED), vocational school, college or university transcript, and a 250-word typed essay explaining your interest in the FAME Program. Please include the names and phone numbers of two personal and/or professional references that are not family members or friends.
Applicant Information
Full Name: Date: Last First M.I. Address: Street Address Apartment/Unit #
City State ZIP Code Phone: Email
YES NO Have you submitted your UAM admission form?
YES NO Are you currently 18 yrs old or older? If not, when will you turn 18 yrs old? ______
YES NO Are you legally eligible to work in the United States?
Work Experience
Please include any work experience that you may have had. (Please feel free to attach a resume if you have one.) . Company/Business: ______Phone#: ______Job Title: ______
From: ______To: ______Job Duties: ______
Company/Business: ______Phone#: ______Job Title: ______
From: ______To: ______Job Duties: ______
Education
(A transcript must be attached for high school (or GED) and any vocational school, college, and/or university attended.)
High School: ______Address: ______
From: ______To: ______Graduate? (Circle) Yes No Diploma or GED Certificate
Name of HS Guidance Counselor: ______
College: ______Address: ______
From: ______To: ______Graduate? (Circle) Yes No Diploma or GED Certificate
Honors and Activities
List awards and honors received: ______
______
List extracurricular school and community activities: ______
______
Did you participate in any of the following? (Circle or highlight yes or no)
Project Lead the Way? Yes No
Skills USA? Yes No
Mechatronics or First Robotics? Yes No
STEM Classes? Yes No
Have you taken any of the following assessments? (Circle or highlight yes or no) (Assessment scores can’t be more than 5 years old.)
ACT? Yes No
SAT? Yes No
ACCUPLACER or ACCUPLACER-NEXTGEN? Yes No
I have not taken any of the assessments listed above but have taken the following assessment(s):
Military Experience
Branch: ______From: ______To: ______
Rank at Discharge: ______Type of Discharge: ______
If other than honorable discharge please explain:
References
References:
Name: ______Phone #: ______Relationship: ______
Name: ______Phone #: ______Relationship: ______
Disclaimer and Signature
I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If this application leads to enrollment in the FAME Program, I understand that false or misleading information in my application or interview may result in my release from the program. I understand that by submitting this application and supporting items, I am waiving my rights of nondisclosure of these records under federal law to FAME, the College Partner, and collaborating organizations. This release does not permit the disclosure of these records to any other person or entities without your written consent. Applications without all required documents will not be considered.
Signature: Date:
Please send your FAME Application and all pertinent documentation to the following address, and thank you for your interest in the FAME program.
UAM College of Technology-Crossett Attn: Keith Long 1326 Hwy 52 W Crossett, AR 71635 Office Phone: 870-460-2027 Email: [email protected] Return