TSTC in New Braunfels partners with TXFAME to offer an Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) program to prepare the next generation of technicians with the skills they need for a modern industrial career.
Get a degree with zero student loan debt
2 Years
Paid work experience
2000+
Training hours
60+
College credits
2 Days
In the classroom per week
3 Days
Working per week
$0
Student loan debt
Get Paid to Learn!
TSTC and FAME, in partnership with local industry, are creating new opportunities for the New Braunfels community through the Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) program.
This unique program blends classroom instruction with paid, hands-on training at partner companies—allowing students to gain real-world experience while helping cover the cost of their education. By aligning curriculum with employer needs, students graduate job-ready.
Best-in-class education with real-world, work-based, paid learning
AMT students alternate between class and work each week, applying what they learn in real time while earning competitive pay.
Graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science in Advanced Manufacturing, 60 college credit hours, and two years of work experience—preparing them to enter the workforce with in-demand skills and little to no student debt.
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Earn while you learn!
TSTC has combined skills from Precision Machining, Welding, Industrial Systems, Robotics, and Electrical Power and Controls for an all-in-one curriculum that can make you a well rounded technician.
Learn More About TXFAME
Unlock your future in manufacturing with TXFAME.
This Is Where Education Meets Industry
State-of-the-art training labs and equipment, plus instructional classrooms
The TSTC & FAME Center provides higher education and technical skills training to support the real-world experience gained by AMT track students as they move through the program. With about 4,500 square feet of lab space for instruction in welding, industrial troubleshooting, and more, all of the classes necessary for graduation are offered at this campus.
TSTC/TXFAME
2189 FM 758
New Braunfels, TX 78130
The TXFAME Admissions Process
Step 1: Apply
Submit your application.
Complete your application, and a TSTC representative will contact you about any additional requirements and next steps.
Step 2: Engage
Connect with potential employers.
Attend TX FAME events to meet industry partners, build connections, and explore employment opportunities.
Step 3: Interview
Meet with potential employers.
If selected after the initial screening, you’ll be invited to interview with up to three employers.
Step 4: Selection
Secure an employer sponsor.
If you receive a sponsorship offer from an employer, you may move forward with program acceptance.
Step 5: Onboarding
Complete final steps.
Once accepted, you’ll complete any remaining paperwork and employment onboarding requirements.
What Do You Need to Apply?
Before you get started, make sure you have the following ready:
1. Current Resume
2. Personal Essay
Tell us why you’re interested in TX FAME, how you’ve prepared, what you hope to gain, and what makes you a great candidate.
3. Official or Unofficial Transcripts
4. TSI Scores
You’ll need to meet the minimum scores for co-requisite placement:
- Math: 900+ and Diagnostic Level 5+
- ELAR: 900+, Essay 4+, and Diagnostic Level 4+
What Will You Learn?
Learn it. Do it. Get paid for it.
Put your skills to work while earning a paycheck! Spend two days a week in the classroom and three days gaining real-world experience with a manufacturing employer. By the end of the program, you’ll have nearly 2,000 hours of hands-on experience under your belt.
Build Skills That Are in Demand
Get practical training in the technologies and techniques manufacturers rely on, including:
- Fluid Power
- Motor Controls
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Robotics
- Welding
- Machining
- And more!
Upcoming TXFAME Events
Annual Chili Cook-Off
TX FAME Lone Star
Thursday, February 4, 2027
4:30–6:30 p.m.
Interview Crash Course
TX FAME Lone Star
Thursday, February 11, 2027
5–6:30 p.m.
Mock Interviews
TX FAME Lone Star
Thursday, February 18, 2027
5–6:30 p.m.
Contact Us
JASON DINSCORE
TXFAME Lone Star Chapter President
Enrollment Services/General Inquiries
Student Accounting
Veteran Affairs
VeteranServices@tstc.edu