Work & Learn Programs

What is GO FAME?

GO FAME, the Greater Owensboro Chapter of KY FAME, is pleased to announce a new opportunity for those wanting to earn a great career and a college degree at the same time and with little or no college debt! KY FAME (Kentucky Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education) is based on the nationally recognized Toyota Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) and Computerized Manufacturing and Machining (CMM) program. This work and earn model allows participating students to earn an industry recognized degree while gaining valuable work experience in a manufacturing company.

Interested GO FAME applicants must be high school graduates (or equivalency) and be willing to participate in the programs 40 hour per week, apprenticeship-style format. If selected, you will attend college two days a week while working three days a week at your sponsoring company. In as little as 18 months (5 semesters), you can earn an Associate in Applied Science degree. Plus, with the practical skills you gain during your paid work experience, you may get a full-time job with your sponsoring company. Or, you may decide to further your technical education to obtain a bachelors degree.

How does the GO FAME program work?

The GO FAME program blends classroom instruction with onsite work experience at the manufacturing facility of a sponsoring company. Classes will be offered at Owensboro Community and Technical Colleges Main Campus in Owensboro. As a student of the GO FAME program, you agree to:

Attend two full days of classroom instruction per week
Maintain a C or higher average in all classes to remain eligible
Work three days a week earning a wage set by your sponsoring company.

Who gets selected for GO FAME?

Along with the admission application, company personnel may review and select potential students on the following criteria:

Academic Success: measured through grades and class rank.
Math Capability: measured through test scores such as ACT, EdReady and in special circumstances, the SAT
Drug Free: commitment to remaining absolutely drug free.

Questions? Contact Us! Call (270) 686-4444 or e-mail alicyn.rodgers@kctcs.edu

What is Tech X?

TECHNICAL TRAINING:

• HANDS-ON
• SHORT TERM
• DAY OR EVENING
• GEARED TO ADULT  LEARNERS
• MULTIPLE CAREER PATHS
• FINANCIAL AID AND JOB PLACEMENT ADVISEMENT

OCTC's Tech X initiative is a multi-craft technologist program that offers hands-on training in a real-world, industrial environment. Tech X is short for “Tech eXpress” as this program can be completed in 7 to 9 months. 

Multi-Craft Technologists will be preparing for a journey into life-long learning and adjusting as technology changes. Foundations in Robotics, Machine Tool, Welding, Fabrication and Material Handling will be progressive and participating students will earn a Gas Welder Certificate, Arc Cutter Certificate, Production Line Welder Certificate and a Forklift Operators Certificate upon completion of the coursework.

Two tracks are offered that provide flexibility for a variety of non-traditional, time-challenged adults. The daytime option will allow students to attend classes eight hours per day, three days per week for a seven-month period. The evening option will allow students to attend classes four hours per evening, four nights per week for a nine-month period.

Students will also receive concierge-like services from a Career Navigator/Success Coach who will counsel them about financial aid and job placement options available to them.

For more information about OCTC's Tech X, contact Us!

Pete Mattingly
Peter.Mattingly@kctcs.edu
Program Facilitator & Success Coach
Owensboro Community & Technical College
Office: (270) 686-3786
Cell: (270) 903-7780

What is Go Careers?

GO Careers focuses on non-manufacturing careers in Business.

Interested GO Careers applicants must be high school graduates (or equivalency) and be willing to participate in the programs 40 hour per week, apprenticeship-style format. If selected, you will attend college two days a week while working three days a week at your sponsoring company. In as little as 18 months (5 semesters), you can earn an Associates degree. Plus, with the practical skills you gain during your paid work experience, you may get a full-time job with your sponsoring company. Or, you may decide to further your business or health education to obtain a bachelors degree.

How does the GO Careers program work?

The GO Careers program blends classroom instruction with onsite work experience at the business or health facility of a sponsoring company. Classes will be offered at Owensboro Community and Technical Colleges Main Campus in Owensboro. As a student of the GO CAREERS program, you agree to:

Attend two full days of classroom instruction per week
Maintain a C or higher average in all classes to remain eligible
Work three days a week earning a wage set by your sponsoring company.

Who gets selected for GO CAREERS?

Along with the admission application, company personnel may review and select potential students on the following criteria:

Academic Success: measured through grades and class rank.
Math Capability: measured through test scores such as ACT, COMPASS, etc.
Drug Free: commitment to remaining absolutely drug free.

For more information or to apply to the GO CAREERS program, contact Us! Call (270) 686-4444 or e-mail alicyn.rodgers@kctcs.edu

The IBEW Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee has requested that OCTC Workforce Solutions provide training to its apprentices preparing for the Journeyman Electrical state license. This training is comprised of five years of technical studies and on-the-job training. Workforce Solutions provides the technical training components which will prepare participants for high wage, competitive careers, while supporting the economic viability of the IBEW employer member affiliates - electrical contractors, public utilities, electrical equipment services, cable television and related telecommunication entities.

For more information about how your company or union can participate in an apprenticeship program,  call (270) 686-4444

This program offers participants opportunities to learn how to troubleshoot, diagnose, and maintain equipment for manufacturing employers who need skilled employees in industrial maintenance, electrical technology, and robotics.

I-TEC is only available for employer-sponsored students and dislocated workers at this time. (july 2023)

• Learn online whenever and wherever it is convenient
• hands-on labs in an open lab with a facilitator to guide students
• Open lab scheduled around work schedule 
• I-TEC Career Navigator who serves to help with application, financial aid and barriers to success throughout the program
• nationally recognized AMTEC (Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Collaborative) learning modules
• Industrial Maintenance Robotics Technician Certificate upon completion (Fanuc Robots) Industry 4.0 Certification)

Courses

• Fluid Power and Lab (FPX 100/101) – 5 credits
• Maintaining Industrial Equipment and Lab (IMT 150/151) – 5 credits
• Circuits I (ELT 110) – 5 credits
• Electrical Motor Controls I and Lab (EET 270/271) – 4 credits
• Robotic and Industrial Automation (ELT 260) – 5 credits
• Programmable Logic Controllers and Lab (EET 276/277) –4 credits

Credentials

Each competency in an I-TEC course is stated clearly with explicit descriptions of what the student must do to master it.

• Industrial Electrician Level I and Level II Certificates (OCTC/KCTCS Certificate)
• Industrial Maintenance Electrical Mechanic Certificate (OCTC/KCTCS Certificate)
• Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Level I Certificate (OCTC/KCTCS Certificate)
• Industrial Maintenance Robotics Technician Certificate (OCTC/KCTCS Certificate) (Completers of all the above 28 I-TEC credits)
• Fanuc Material Handling Certification (National Certification)
• AMTEC Industry 4.0 Certification (National Certification)

If you qualify for this program and desire more information, call (270) 686-4444