Become an FMA Member School
Partner with FMA to get all the benefits developed exclusively for community college, university, technical, trade, and high schools that offer manufacturing technology programs.
Shine a Spotlight on Your School
Take your manufacturing technology programs to the next level. Empower your school to help solve today’s skills shortage. Prepare the future workforce for success. Open the door to industry networking opportunities.
Get exclusive access to FMA’s certificate programs, discounted training, E-learning modules, comprehensive textbooks, and industry contacts.
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FMA School Member Spotlight
Learn how Madison Area Technical College leveraged FMA to develop a highly regarded welding program that introduces students to modern manufacturing and helps fill the talent pipeline for area employers.
School Membership Benefits
Save 20% Off FMA Certificate Courses
Today’s industry experts teach tomorrow's. These courses cover essential manufacturing technologies and are available to all experience levels.
Discounted Faculty Training
Save 50% on hands-on workshops that focus on sheet metal fabrication concepts, equipment, and technology and are designed specifically for faculty.
Unlimited Access to FMA E-learning Courses
Online interactive and self-paced versions of FMA's popular seminars. Choose when and where you want to learn.
Free subscription to FMA's Fundamentals of Metal Fabrication Certificate Program
Save $150 a year and get access to this online exam.
Enhanced Industry Relationships
From machinery operators to job shop owners and machine manufacturers, FMA connects your school, faculty, and students with the right people.
Priority Consideration for a SparkForce Grant
Get funding, curriculum materials, marketing support, and additional benefits like customized t-shirts and access to SolidWorks CAD software through SparkForce summer manufacturing camp grants.
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Modern manufacturing technology will not stop advancing and developing, so keeping abreast of current technologies and processes is a must for education. FMA's network of member schools is a great conduit for real-world connections and solutions. Success will require all concerned parties being engaged: students, educators, and the manufacturing industry.
Become a Part of the FMA Community By:
- Displaying FMA member designation and the FMA logo on your school's website and other marketing materials
- Participating in FMA-sponsored networking, educational events, or industry surveys
- Employing a faculty member who has earned the Fundamentals of Metal Fabrication certificate
- Allowing FMA to utilize classroom space for FMA trainings or conferences
To learn more about becoming a school member, contact 888-394-4362.
Join Today!
Join today if your school:
- Offers metal fabrication, welding, or related technology curriculum
- Has fabrication equipment or plans to acquire it
Select Multiple Campuses if your school offers manufacturing programs at multiple locations.
Fundamentals of Metal Fabrication Certificate Exam
In response to increasing requests from industry leaders and the educational community, FMA and metal fabrication instructors developed the Fundamentals of Metal Fabrication Certificate Exam.
Designed for schools, students, and industry professionals, this exam awards participants with an industry-recognized certificate after completing coursework and passing the assessment.
Learn MoreAdditional Benefits of FMA School Membership
FMA members receive a special package of benefits designed specifically for schools.
School Benefits
- FMA member designation
- Assistance securing equipment
- Discounted FMA Store purchases
- Shipping discounts
- Complimentary subscription to all FMA publications
Faculty Benefits
- Curriculum support
- Eligibility to serve in a leadership role on an FMA advisory council
- Exclusive e-newsletters covering news, events, and special offers
- Discounted faculty training on select FMA events
Contact us to learn more about membership for your school. All fields required.
FMA School Members
FMA partners with educational institutions across North America to support organizations that are preparing the future manufacturing workforce.
— Graham, NC
— Augusta, GA
— Becker, MN
Borrego Springs Unified School District
— Borrego Springs, CA
— Newark, OH
— Chicopee, MA
Chippewa Valley Technical College
— Eau Claire, WI
— Glen Ellyn, IL
— Grayslake, IL
— Santa Clarita, CA
Columbus State Community College
— Columbus, OH
— Fresno, CA
— Elgin, IL
— Elmhurst, IL
— Big Rapids, MI
— Acworth, GA
— Grayslake, IL
Grayslake Community High School Dist 127
— Grayslake, IL
— Grayslake, IL
— Palatine, IL
Illinois Valley Community College
— Oglesby, IL
Independence Community College
— Independence, KS
— Evansville, IN
J Sterling Morton West High School
— Berwyn, IL
— Jackson, MI
— Smithfield, NC
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
— Surrey, BC
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
— Surrey, BC
— Cleveland, WI
— Long Beach, CA
Madison Area Technical College
— Madison, WI
Madison Area Technical College
— Fort Atkinson, WI
— Manchester, NH
— Crystal Lake, IL
Mid Michigan Community College
— Harrison, MI
Northeast Alabama Community College
— Rainsville, AL
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
— Green Bay, WI
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
— Sturgeon Bay, WI
— Champaign, IL
Pennsylvania College of Technology
— Williamsport, PA
— Hammond, IN
— Roanoke, VA
— Rockford, IL
Rock Valley College Advanced Technology Center (ATC)
— Belvidere, IL
— Russellville, AR
— Chicago, IL
— Salem, VA
— Streator, IL
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
— Lancaster, PA
The Bloomsburg Children's Museum
— Bloomsburg, PA
— River Grove, IL
Walters State Community College
— Morristown, TN
Waukesha County Technical College
— Pewaukee, WI
Waverly-Shell Rock High School
— Waverly, IA
— Henderson, NV
— Gillette, WY
— San Diego, CA
— Marysville, CA