Those interested in training and working in areas like industrial maintenance, electrical technology, fluid power, mechanics, fabrication and robotics still have an opportunity to apply and be part of a 20-person cohort class in HCC’s HOPFAME.
Set to begin this August, prospective students who would like to be considered for training and a career in advanced manufacturing should complete the HOPFAME program online application at rebrand.ly/HOPFAME by the April 1.
Students must have minimum ACT scores (or equivalent scores on other acceptable assessments) of 14 in English, 16 in math and 16 in reading — with documents submitted by the application deadline date.
Full requirements can be viewed on the application webpage.
A nationally recognized, workforce training, program which provides students with an apprenticeship-style experience through a partnership between HCC and about 20 regional manufacturers. A limited number of students will be selected for the program through a selective admissions process, which includes interviews with sponsoring employers.
During this two-year work-and-learn program, students will attend HCC two days per week and be paid to work for a sponsor manufacturing employer three days per week. After five semesters, students will earn an associate degree in applied science (AAS) in industrial maintenance technology, be certified as an Advanced Manufacturing Technician and gain work experience.
According to Lightcast.io, the industrial maintenance field is a positive job growth area in Kentucky that is expected to have a 5.9 percent increase from 2024-2028.
