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Prairie Land FAME provides a unique earn while you learn program that aims to inspire the next generation of skilled manufacturing professionals through a collaborative approach that combines industry-driven education and hands-on experience. Students will collaborate with top companies, in the Central IL area, to develop technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the work ethic required to succeed in the rapidly evolving world of advanced manufacturing.

08/05/2026

🔦 STUDENT SPOTLIGHT! 🔦

Join us in welcoming Joshua Wintermeyer, Declan Stewart, and Carson Watts, who will be working at ADM as part of Prairie Land FAME's Cohort 2!

Learn more about each student by reading the graphics below, and follow along as they begin their FAME journey.

Congratulations! 🎊🎉

08/03/2026

🔦 STUDENT SPOTLIGHT! 🔦

Join us in welcoming Zachariah McClanahan, who will be working at Caterpillar as part of Prairie Land FAME's Cohort 2!

Get to know Zachariah by reading his bio in the graphic below, and follow along as he begins his FAME journey.

Congratulations! 🙌🥳

07/22/2026

One year down! 🗓️

Yesterday, Kyle wrapped up the summer semester by delivering his end-of-semester presentation, marking the completion of his first full year in the program. From day one to now, he's grown through hands-on experience, classroom learning, and dedication to becoming a skilled advanced manufacturing technician.

We're proud of everything he's accomplished this year and can't wait to see what he achieves next. Congratulations on a successful first year! 🎉🎊

07/14/2026

Prairie Land FAME Cohort 2 officially signed with their sponsoring employers today! ✍️

We are so excited to share this milestone and celebrate the start of an incredible journey for these students. Today marks the beginning of an exciting chapter filled with hands-on learning, career growth, and valuable experience alongside our industry partners.

Prairie Land FAME can't wait to see all that Cohort 2 will accomplish. Congratulations, and welcome to the Prairie Land FAME family! 🎉

05/20/2026

We’re excited to share that FAME Cohort 2 will be announced soon! 🎉

This next group means even more students gaining hands-on experience, building skills, and growing through the program. We can’t wait to welcome them and see what they accomplish.

05/07/2026

We wrapped up another big milestone with our first Prairie Land FAME cohort today! 🎉 Students presented safety improvement ideas shaped by both their coursework and hands-on experience with their sponsoring employers.

Each presentation showed real growth, confidence, and attention to detail. It was great to see such strong support in the room.

Great work to our students on completing their second semester. We’re looking forward to what they accomplish next! 👏

04/13/2026

🚨 NEW STUDENT SPONSOR ALERT! 🚨

Prairie Land FAME is excited to welcome Caterpillar for the 2026 cohort! Caterpillar joins an already strong group of local employer partners. Students in the Prairie Land FAME program have the opportunity to work with a sponsoring employer while earning an associate degree at Richland Community College.

Read the message below to learn more about Caterpillar and what they offer to students in our program.

Ready to take the next step with Prairie Land FAME? Apply today: https://fame-usa.com/.../illinois-fame/prairie-land-chapter/.
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04/01/2026

Last call! ⏰

The application deadline for the Prairie Land FAME program is almost here! Don’t miss your chance to earn a degree while gaining real-world experience with local employers.

Apply now and take the next step toward your future with this link: https://fame-usa.com/fame-program-locations/illinois-fame/prairie-land-chapter/. 🌐

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Decatur, IL
62521

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