Build Your Future Workforce with FAME - 2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 26
Build Your Future Workforce with FAME
Build Your Future
Workforce with FAME
Skilled, reliable employees are the backbone of
innovation and growth, but 昀椀nding them is harder
than ever. That’s where the Federation of Advanced
Manufacturing Education (FAME) comes into play.
FAME partners with manufacturers to close the skills
gap by preparing a new generation of technicians
who are not only technically pro昀椀cient, but also
disciplined, motivated and ready to deliver results on
day one.
What Makes FAME Di昀昀erent?
FAME graduates don’t just learn in classrooms, they
train in real-world manufacturing environments,
mastering the tools, systems and problem-solving
strategies your business needs to stay competitive.
Through an intensive, hands-on curriculum, students
are immersed in:
• Safety Culture – Building habits that make safety
second nature, reducing incidents and downtime.
• Visual Workspace Organization (5S) – Driving
e昀케ciency and order on the shop 昀氀oor.
• Lean Manufacturing – Applying Toyota
Production System principles to cut waste and
boost productivity.
• Problem Solving – Using proven techniques to
昀椀x issues at the root and keep operations running
smoothly.
• Machine Reliability – Understanding how to
maintain and maximize equipment performance.
• Specialized Technology Training – Staying
ahead with targeted instruction in electrical,
electronic and communications engineering.
Why Your Company Should Partner with FAME
• Hire Job-Ready Talent – Graduates come with
hands-on experience, technical know-how and
professional discipline.
• Reduce Training Costs – New hires hit the
ground running, cutting onboarding time and
expenses.
• Boost Retention – FAME-trained employees
bring commitment and long-term value to your
organization.
DCMA Business Journal Page 26
Industry leaders such as Kirchho昀昀 Automotive, Kraft
Heinz, Plastipak Packaging, Pregis North America,
Zobele USA Inc. (by kdc/one), and Daisy Brand are
already reaping the bene昀椀ts of partnering with
FAME.
A Call to Garland Manufacturers
The Garland Chamber of Commerce is actively
seeking local manufacturers to join this powerful
program. Too many companies are missing out on an
opportunity to build a direct pipeline of skilled talent
designed speci昀椀cally for their needs. This is your
chance to get ahead while others are still struggling
with workforce shortages.
The Bottom Line
Your workforce is your competitive edge. Don’t leave
it to chance, invest in a talent pipeline built for the
future of manufacturing.
Contact Michele.Bennett@GarlandChamber.com
today to explore partnership opportunities with
FAME and secure the next generation of skilled
manufacturing professionals.
2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 1
Interstate Business Capital - 2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 2
2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 3
2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 4
DCMA Business Journal Table of Contents - 2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 5
Letter From the DCMA Chairman - 2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 6
2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 7
2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 8
Celebrating 20 Years of Manufacturing Leadership - 2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 9
2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 10
2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 11
2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 12
Manufacturing Sector Partnership Launches with a Unified Focus on Workforce and Innovation - 2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 13
2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 14
Plastipak and Next Gen in Manufacturing - 2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 15
NCCO: Building a Future-Ready Workforce and Industry - 2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 16
2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 17
Garland ISD and the Chamber Partner for Manufacturing Excellence - 2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 18
Unlocking the Talent Pipeline: Connecting Manufacturers with Tomorrow's Workforce - 2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 19
2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 20
Mesquite ISD Prepares Students for Manufacturing Careers - 2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 21
Leadership Academy 1.0 & 2.0 - 2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 22
Dallas College's Cutting-Edge Certification Programs Powering Texas Manufacturing - 2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 23
2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 24
2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 25
Build Your Future Workforce with FAME - 2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 26
How the City of Garland and Garland Chamber's Partnership Fuels Manufacturing Success - 2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 27
2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 28
2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 29
2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 30
2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 31
2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 32
2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 33
2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 34
2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 35
2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 36
2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 37
2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 38
2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 39
2026 DCMA Business Journal - FINAL - Journal - Page 40