The Kiwanis Club of Hopkinsville heard from the Hopkinsville Community College HOPFAME program at Thursday’s meeting and how it’s helping local students pave the way for future careers.
HOPFAME stands for Hopkinsville Federation of Advanced Manufacturing Education and is focused on getting students the knowledge and practical studies they need to move into the manufacturing workforce after school, while also giving them the chance to earn money and have a debt free college experience. HCC Workforce Solutions Liaison Lea Martin says they currently have 18 students that are working with local industries, of which they have multiple partners in the program.
She says once a student completes the program, which combines regular school days and on-site learning, they have multiple options to choose from about where they want their career or education to go from there.
Spencer Harned is enrolled in HOPFAME program currently and says it just made sense to learn through the apprenticeship program and earn money at the same time—he says it helps him get hands on learning that he wouldn’t normally get in a classroom.
Martin says they are currently accepting applications from interested students for the next cohort, which is set to begin in August. For more information on the program or to apply, like them on Facebook at HOP FAME or call 270 707-3745.