PAC joins TX FAME project to support talent pipeline in advanced manufacturing

帕洛阿尔托学院 has partnered with the Texas Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (TX FAME) to support an innovative workforce development program, creating a robust regional talent pipeline for the advanced manufacturing industry in Bexar县. This fall, PAC welcomed its inaugural cohort of 19 students.

的 cornerstone of this initiative is a paid, apprenticeship-style program that empowers students with both education and real-world experience. 

“的 TX FAME and 帕洛阿尔托学院 partnership is a testament to our commitment as a workforce-ready institution,”医生说。. Robert Garza, president of 帕洛阿尔托学院. “By offering students a clear pathway to a fulfilling and debt-free career in advanced manufacturing, this program not only transforms individual lives but also contributes to building a highly skilled and capable workforce in the region.”

使用“边学边赚”模式, these students will earn a two-year Associate of Applied Science Degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) through 帕洛阿尔托学院, attending classes two days a week while spending the remaining three days at a sponsoring company gaining crucial hands-on experience and valuable industry insight. 的se individuals also earn an apprenticeship certification from the Department of Labor.

的 partnership between 澳门新葡京博彩区 and Toyota to develop an advanced manufacturing pipeline began with St. 菲利普的大学. 然而, 由于高需求, it has expanded to PAC and is taking advantage of the newly opened Rio Grande Building, which boasts a state-of-the-art AMT center and labs. 的 Rio Grande is expected to serve 804 advanced manufacturing students over the next five years.

的 大学 recently hosted an Advanced Manufacturing Day Showcase at the new facility to connect students with local industry partners. 

莫里斯·萨拉查, Skilled Group Leader at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas, 他说随着技术的发展, 劳动力也必须这样做.

“You can’t fill these positions quickly enough. 的se are highly sought-after positions by the industry of advanced manufacturing. 在丰田, we continue to look for highly technical technicians, individuals who are multi-skilled in different disciplines, 像电, 机械, 流体动力编程, who are the future of advanced manufacturing.”

泰勒Twyman, who has worked at Toyota since he was 18, is excited to be a part of the TX FAME program.

“机会一个接一个. I started working at Toyota after working for one of their suppliers,” said Twyman. “Watching maintenance fix problems at the plant made me want to understand what they were doing and how they troubleshoot the issues. 它激励我学习更多. Being accepted into the program, especially without previous experience, is a big opportunity. 我很感激.” 

Graduates of TX FAME are highly sought after by the industry’s top employers, offering a rewarding career in the rapidly growing industry. TX FAME -阿拉莫章 companies include Toyota, H-E-B, Caterpillar, Toyotetsu, Joyson Safety Systems, Kautex, C.H. 冈瑟 & Son, Metalsa和CPS能源公司.

To learn more about the Advanced manufacturing program at 帕洛阿尔托学院, please visit 阿拉莫.edu/pac/advanced-manufacturing.

的 得克萨斯州阿拉莫分会 is a partnership of regional manufacturers in and around the 圣安东尼奥 area. 自2016年成立以来, TX FAME has been the catalyst for developing excellent technical talent while primarily focusing on meeting the demands of the advanced manufacturing industry.