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Go Topeka to launch FAMEUSA apprenticeship chapter targeting advanced manufacturing technicians in 2026
Summary
Go Topeka reported plans to establish a FAMEUSA chapter, a nationally recognized advanced-manufacturing apprenticeship model, with Washburn Tech as the education partner and seven employers committed. The first cohort is planned for fall 2026; cohorts run five semesters and combine paid work and classroom time.
Go Topeka staff told the JADA board on May 14 they plan to launch a FAMEUSA chapter in Topeka to train advanced manufacturing technicians through a paid work-study apprenticeship model.
Staff described FAMEUSA as a program that combines technical coursework with workplace experience and professional skills training. Under the proposed Topeka chapter, students would work for…
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