Pueblo Community College announced the creation of a new chapter for the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) on Monday during a press conference.
FAME, a national organization that provides technical training to students interested in manufacturing, has 37 chapters across the United States. The organization has an 85% job placement rate nationally for students in the program.
"They will have a lot of hands-on labs in electrical systems, mechanical systems, fluid power, hydraulics, lots of soft skills and professional development," said Jennifer Sherman, PCC's dean of business and advanced technology. "They're going to be mentored, working three days a week and making a very good wage for a manufacturer who is sponsoring them."