KYFAME

• Are you a high school senior with an expected graduation date of May or June or a recent high school graduate?
• Did you score?
• 19 or higher on the math portion of the ACT?
• 18 or higher on the English portion of the ACT?
• 20 or higher on the reading portion of the ACT?
• Do you have a sincere interest in pursuing a career in manufacturing?
  If so, we want you to apply!

Because this is a selective admissions program, applying to the AMT program is done in two steps:

• Step 1: Complete the AMT application online. You will also need to upload your high school transcript and any college transcripts.  Your expected graduation date from your High School guidance counselor if still in High School. A short essay (500 words or less) expressing your interest in working as an advanced manufacturing technician and your goal for applying to the program.
• Step 2: Apply to Jefferson Community and Technical College using the college's free application.  You will need your:
  • Social Security number,
  • An active email address,
  • Name and address of your high school,
  • The name and address of any colleges you have attended.
  • Don't forget, if you need to apply for financial aid, you'll need to fill out your FAFSA as early as possible.
  • All financial aid, grants, scholarships, and loans start with the FAFSA.

If you qualify for the AMT program, you will be invited to an interview with area manufacturers and will be contacted if you have been selected for the program. If you don't qualify or get selected for the AMT program, you'll still be eligible for other Jefferson open admissions programs.

If you already attend Jefferson Community and Technical College, you will need to complete the Records Release form to allow your records to be shared with the KYFAME employers.

You will attend class two full days at Jefferson and you'll also work 24 hours each week at a sponsor's facility. Don't worry, You will be paid a competitive wage and you're getting valuable hands-on work experience.

• You will be covering topics like electricity, robotics, fluid power, mechanics, fabrication, 
• You will also work in manufacturing core exercises like safety culture, visual workplace organization, lean manufacturing, problem-solving and machine reliability.
• Other exercises will cover the six professional behaviors: work attendance, initiative, diligence, interpersonal relations, teamwork, and verbal and written communication.

• You will receive approximately 1,800 hours of on-the-job training and work experience
• You will enjoy potentially zero student-loan debt
• You will gain opportunities for full-time employment with a sponsoring employer and
• You can also choose to continue our education in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering at an AME-participating engineering university or in Advanced Manufacturing Business at Northwood University.

If you enjoy technology, tools, working with your hands, and solving big problems, we encourage you to apply. The AMT isn't for everybody, and application to the program is competitive. But for those who are accepted, it's the start of an excellent career.