In collaboration with Coastal Alabama Community College, Alabama Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (AL FAME) — Built by Baldwin’s technical training program is hosting an open house March 3.

The event will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Fairhope Airport Academy, located at 8600-C County Road 32 in Fairhope.

The open house is an opportunity aimed toward high school seniors, recent graduates, transitioning military or anyone interested in working in manufacturing and industry companies in Baldwin County.

Attendees will tour labs and classrooms, network with local industry groups and learn more about FAME — Built by Baldwin.

FAME is a college accredited manufacturing/industry specific training program. This program provides students with robust technical training through the integration of manufacturing core competencies, including safety, workplace organization, LEAN, problem solving and machine reliability, with a focus on professional practices and paid hands-on experience.

The purpose of FAME is to tailor the student experience to the employer's needs. Students are sponsored by participating employers to work 24 hours per week while attending classroom learning the other two days.

These students are required to complete over 1800 hours of On-the-Job Training (OJT) over their 2-year program.

The additional skills and concepts the students are learning in the classroom include programmable logic controllers (PLCs), robotics, AC/DC circuits, precision measurements, industrial wiring, instrumentation and machining. These skills provide students with the foundation to develop into well-sought after, solid Advanced Maintenance Technician (AMT) employees after graduation.

For more information, check out the FAME — Built by Baldwin website at www.builtbybaldwinfame.com.