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FAME AMT
Jump-Start Your Career in Manufacturing Today!
Ready for a well-paying career with attractive benefits right now? FAME is a paid experience training program that prepares you for the manufacturing careers of tomorrow, today.
When selected, students participate in the 40+ hour per week training program where they attend college two days a week and work three days a week (at least 24 hours) at their sponsoring company.
Who We Are
The Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) is a nationally recognized program based on Toyota’s Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) program.
In just five semesters you can graduate with:
- Engineering Technology Associate Degree, Mechatronics Specialization
- Nationally Recognized FAME AMT Certificate
- Two Years Work Experience
- Potentially Zero Student Loan Debt
- A Promising Career in a High Demand Field
Admissions Requirements
- Be 18 years of age by program start date
- Have a Standard High School Diploma or GED
- Be a US citizen or eligible for work in the US
- Demonstrate academic success as measured through grades and class rank
- Meet placement test score requirements
- Commitment to remaining drug-free
Continued Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum of C or better in all courses throughout the program
- Minimum of “satisfactory” on all work evaluations throughout the program
Program Sequence – FAME AMT (Advanced Manufacturing Technician)
Year 1
1st Semester - Fall
Course Prefix and Number | Course Title | Credits/ Clock Hrs. | ||
ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 | ||
MAC1105 | College Algebra | 3 | ||
ETI1701 | Industrial Safety | 3 | ||
EET1011C | Introduction to Electrical Circuits and Lab | 3 | ||
ETI2948 | Cooperative Education in Advanced Manufacturing Technology 2 | 1 |
2nd Semester - Spring
Course Prefix and Number | Course Title | Credits/ Clock Hrs. | ||
LIT2000 | Literature and Culture | 3 | ||
CHM1020 | Chemistry in Society | 3 | ||
EET1021C | Advanced Electrical Circuits and Lab | 3 | ||
CET1112C | Digital Fundamentals and Lab | 4 |
3rd Semester - Summer
Course Prefix and Number | Course Title | Credits/ Clock Hrs. | ||
ETM1010 | Mechanical Measurement and Instrumentation | 3 | ||
ETI1420 | Manufacturing Processes and Materials | 3 | ||
ETI1110 | Introduction to Quality Assurance | 3 | ||
ETI2949 | Cooperative Education in Advanced Manufacturing Technology 3 | 1 |
Year 2
1st Semester - Fall
Course Prefix and Number | Course Title | Credits/ Clock Hrs. | ||
POS 2041 | American Federal Government | 3 | ||
ETM2315C | Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power and Control and Lab | 3 | ||
ETI1843C | Motors and Controls | 3 | ||
ETD2364C | SolidWorks Solid Modeling and Lab | 1 |
2nd Semester - Spring
Course Prefix and Number | Course Title | Credits/ Clock Hrs. | ||
ETS2542C | Programmable Logic Controllers | 4 | ||
ETS2540C | Fundamentals of Robotics and Automation | 3 | ||
CET2123C | Microcomputer and Basic Digital Communications and Lab | 4 | ||
ETI2947 | Cooperative Education in Advanced Manufacturing Technology 1 | 1 |
Application Checklist
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Complete the Daytona State College Admissions Application Submit an application to Daytona State College. When choosing a program of study, please select, College Credit Program > Engineering Technology, AS.
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Complete the FAME Application Be sure to choose FL Sunshine Chapter
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Schedule a Placement Test You should contact our testing center for an evaluation of your placement testing needs. If you have taken the ACT or SAT within the past 2 years, you may submit your scores to DSC for review.
Study guides and test prep is available through Assessment Services.
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Submit your Academic Transcripts Submit a final official high school or GED transcript to the Daytona State College Admissions Office.
Daytona State College
Admissions Office
1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114Electronic transcripts should be sent to Admissions@DaytonaState.edu.
- If you graduated high school, call your high school to make your transcript request.
- If you earned your GED, visit https://ged.com/ to send a GED transcript from the appropriate state.
- Have you attended previous college or post-secondary institution? Transcripts be submitted from all schools attended, including your high school or GED transcript.
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Complete your Financial Aid Application The FAFSA opens on October 1 and will let you know if grants and student loans are available to help pay for the expenses of college.
Why is FAME the right choice for you?
as a student
You will find...
Career development throughout the program, leading to potential employment at an advanced level
Enhanced soft skills and professional practices including work attendance, initiative, interpersonal relations, teamwork, communication, and more.
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as a business
You will find...
Increased level of skill of the employees in the manufacturing industry
Opportunities to promote the manufacturing industry within the community
A ready workforce pipeline of well trained employees
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Additional Information about the FAME Engineering Technology Degree
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2024 cohort key dates
April 15, 2024
Application Deadline
July 9 – 11, 2024
Signing Day for FAME Applicants, Sponsors, Parents, & Community and Orientation