PHOTOS: At Reedley College, Sen. Schiff Attends FAME Apprenticeship Program Signing Day, Highlights Delivering Over $2 Million in Federal Funding

Reedley, CA - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) attended a Signing Day ceremony for the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program at Reedley College, where he met students participating in the program - a 2-year advanced-training initiative first established at Reedley in 2025.

In addition to the ceremony, Schiff toured Reedley College's manufacturing department. Schiff recently secured over $2.3 million in federal funding to modernize the manufacturing equipment.

Schiff also visited a Reedley College classroom, where he met students from across the College's programs, including firefighting and aviation students. As Senator for the state with the highest public school enrollment and the largest community college system in the nation, Schiff has been visiting community colleges across California. Most recently, he visited Long Beach City College, Barstow Community College, and San Bernardino Valley College.

"In our great state of California, manufacturing contributes so much including hundreds of billions of dollars of value to the state's economy," said Senator Adam Schiff. "This is not something we can take for granted. We have to make sure that we are intentional and working hard to attract manufacturing and make it easy again to manufacture things in California. That's why I'm proud to bring back $2.3 million to help support programs to make sure that we have the workforce needed to bring manufacturing back to the United States."

"This investment represents a significant step forward for workforce development in the Central Valley. The FAME program is helping connect students with meaningful, high-demand careers while providing manufacturers with the skilled talent they need to grow," said Genelle Taylor Kumpe, CEO, San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance & Fresno Business Council. "We are grateful to Senator Schiff for recognizing the importance of employer-driven workforce solutions and for supporting a model that is creating real opportunities for both students and industry."

"We appreciate Senator Schiff's support of this important work and its long-term impact on our region. The FAME program exemplifies what is possible when education and industry work together to prepare students for high-quality careers," said Dr. Carole Goldsmith, Chancellor, State Center Community College District. "This investment will allow us to expand opportunities for learners, strengthen partnerships with employers, and continue building a workforce that meets the evolving needs of advanced manufacturing in the Central Valley."

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