“Fulfilling what the future demands is in the palm of our hands”
FAME is a partnership of manufacturers supported by regional workforce and economic development agencies whose primary goals are to increase development and prosperity in the Finger Lakes region through manufacturing networks, mentoring youth on the attractions of a career in manufacturing, and helping them to prepare for successful careers.
- Run by manufacturers for the benefit of manufacturers
- Provides opportunity for all advanced manufacturing companies in the Finger Lakes region to collaborate and discuss common issues
- Attracts the best people into manufacturing field in order to maintain our competitive advantages and provide exciting careers in our region
- An exclusive network created to get things done.
FAME has identified four primary areas of activity:
- Networking: establish regular high value meetings, roundtables, speakers and events for senior management professionals where they can share “best practices” and establish relationships with other public and private support organizations.
- Image / Pipeline: spark interest in youth in pursuing manufacturing careers so the pool of qualified candidates grows advanced manufacturers will be able to choose from a larger pool of skilled prospective employees
- Hiring: improve collaboration with workforce sources and help companies recruit and hire skilled workers.
- Training: work to direct curriculum development and worker training, focusing on the adaptability and retraining of our existing workforce.
Vision: The Finger Lakes Region leads the world in year over year productivity
Mission: To increase the prosperity of the Finger Lakes region by helping manufacturers develop their most vital resource, our workforce
Who: Advanced Manufacturers in Finger Lakes Region
What: Unifying Organization enabling a single and powerful voice to address workforce issues & establish a strong network among themselves, support groups and educational resources
Where: Finger Lakes four counties: Ontario, Seneca, Wayne & Yates
Why: We must develop our future leaders to sustain the vitality of our manufacturing sector to promote regional prosperity
For more information call Michele Stolberg at (315) 521-7826 or e-mail fame@fingerlakesworks.com.
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
Hiring & Training:
Human Resources Networking:
Image & Pipeline:
Newsletters
- April, 2009 [pdf]
- February, 2009 [pdf]
- December, 2008 [pdf]
- October, 2008 [pdf]
Organizational Charts
- Corporate [pdf]
- Hiring [pdf]
- Image - Pipeline [pdf]
- Networking [pdf]
- Participation Structure [pdf]