Tallassee High School has its first graduate entering a FAME program.

Tien Vuong was about to enter the workforce after graduating from Tallassee High School. Now he is the school’s first-ever student to take advantage of advanced manufacturing training under the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education. Voung will become a part-time employee of Briggs & Stratton working 30 hours per week while earning an associate’s degree in applied science in advanced manufacturing.

“It's like an apprenticeship program,” Vuong said.

After he completes his degree, Vuong will interview with Briggs & Stratton again and possibly get a job making nearly $30 per hour.

His journey started through dual enrollment classes and career tech certifications while a student at Tallassee High School.

“It wa

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