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If sponsoring companies have positions available, many FAME students receive full-time job offers, and the program reports over 90% in-field placement rate nationally.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":32,"og:type":79,"og:title":10,"og:site_name":45,"og:description":12},"article",{"robots":81,"canonical":32},"index,follow",{"doc_id":83,"site_id":7},508487,1791722869,{"code":4,"msg":86,"data":87},"success",[88,92,96,99,103,108,113,118,123,126,130],{"id":22,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":89,"show_sort_weight":90,"slug":91},"Story & Novel",90,"story-novel",{"id":26,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":93,"show_sort_weight":94,"slug":95},"Literature",80,"literature",{"id":33,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":29,"show_sort_weight":97,"slug":98},70,"exam",{"id":55,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":100,"show_sort_weight":101,"slug":102},"Comic",60,"comic",{"id":104,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":105,"show_sort_weight":106,"slug":107},6,"Technology",50,"technology",{"id":109,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":110,"show_sort_weight":111,"slug":112},7,"Healthcare",40,"healthcare",{"id":114,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":115,"show_sort_weight":116,"slug":117},8,"Research & Report",30,"research-report",{"id":119,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":120,"show_sort_weight":121,"slug":122},9,"Religion & Spirituality",20,"religion-spirituality",{"id":121,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":124,"show_sort_weight":121,"slug":125},"World Cup","world-cup",{"id":127,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":128,"show_sort_weight":127,"slug":129},10,"Lifestyle","lifestyle",{"id":131,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":132,"show_sort_weight":55,"slug":133},19,"General","general",{"code":4,"msg":86,"data":135},{"doc_id":83,"user_id":136,"nickname":42,"user_avatar":137,"doc_module":4,"category_id":33,"category_name":29,"doc_title":10,"doc_description":12,"doc_content":138,"file_id":139,"file_url":140,"file_type":141,"file_size":142,"view_count":55,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":22,"is_downloadable":22,"audit_status":22,"page_count":30,"language":143,"language_code":8,"site_id":7,"html_lang":8,"table_of_contents":144,"faqs":145,"seo_title":146,"seo_description":12,"update_tm":147,"read_time":114,"preview_page_count":4},1374391974585,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_276721f389ce27ea32af1340a28f341c","Here are some of the most common questions asked about Pueblo FAME. Why should I apply to FAME?  \nThis program helps set you on a career path that is high tech, in high demand and has a competitive wage. FAME is perfect for anyone who has ever thought,“I would love to work in STEM or be an engineer, but I don’t want to sit behind a desk all day or I do not want to take on all the college debt”. In just two years, you will become a highly qualified Advanced Manufacturing Technician with 1,800 hours of paid on the job training, strong leadership skills, an Associate’s Degree & hopefully a full-time job offer.  \nHow much will I earn per hour?  \nEach sponsoring employer will offer different pay & benefits, but you can expect to earn at least $15.16 per hour.  \nCan I choose which employer sponsors me?  \nWhile we understand you might have a preference of which employer you would like to work for, you must be open to working with any of the sponsoring employers.  \nCan I also apply for Financial Aid?  \nYes! Many students will still qualify for financial aid in addition to their earned hourly wage.  \nWho can apply to participate in Pueblo FAME?  \n• Pueblo FAME is open to any person interested in pursuing a rewarding and high paying career. Ideal candidates have strong problem solving skills and a passion to work in a STEM. You can apply now on the PCC website by clicking on the program application on the previous page, or at: [https://themanufacturinginstitute.smapply.io/prog/fame_usa_application/](https://themanufacturinginstitute.smapply.io/prog/fame_usa_application/)  \n• High School Seniors, Veterans, and Career Changers interested in hands-on engineering or another STEM related career should consider applying.  \n• Most qualified applicants will have taken the ACT, SAT or CPT/PERT placement test and scored at a college ready proficiency in Math and English. (Please see PCC’s testing page on their website for more information. )  \nWhat if I do not meet the placement test requirements?  \nPueblo FAME is an intense 5 semester (2 full year) program and students must be academically prepared to meet the education requirements. If you did not take the ACT, SAT or CPT/PERT placement test, you may take the Accuplacer test (offered at PCC) and achieve suitable scores in readiness for college level algebra and English.  \nWhen does this program start and when is my application due?  \nPueblo FAME will start with Orientation and interviews in late July/early August. We do accept applications year-round for placement into the program, but applications should be submitted by June for consideration to be interviewed in June/July. If your application is submitted after June, you may still participate in FAME, but your interview process may be delayed until the start of the following Fall term.  \nWhy is this program a great opportunity?  \nStudents can earn more than $47,300 working part time while attending college, which reduces the need for student loans and prepares students for a successful career. In fact, most FAME graduates have completed the program with no college debt. In addition, the student will have two years of related work experience to build their resume.  \nIs the program safe?  \nToday’s high standards of manufacturing excellence emphasizes safety and quality and is reinforced daily with associates and management teams. The program incorporates extensive safety training and awareness, which starts on day one with the Safety Culture Manufacturing Core Exercise. This integrates safety awareness and risk reduction into all aspects of operations and training at each of the sponsoring employers.  \nAm I guaranteed a job after graduation with my sponsoring employer?  \nThere is no guarantee. If sponsoring companies have positions available, many times their FAME students receive full-time job offers. There is over 90% in-field placement rate for students in the FAME program nationally.  \nWhen will I know if I’ve been Sponsored by an Employer ","cbCairvTHZJ0rfeT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairvTHZJ0rfeT","pdf",165651,"English","# How Pueblo FAME works\n## Eligibility and application process\n## Testing requirements and alternatives\n## Start date and application deadline\n# Program outcomes and expectations\n## Earnings and financial aid\n## Safety and quality standards\n## Job sponsorship and guarantees\n## Requirements during the program","[{\"question\":\"Why should I apply to Pueblo FAME?\",\"answer\":\"Pueblo FAME prepares participants for a high-demand STEM career by training them to become an Advanced Manufacturing Technician. 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