Are you prepared for California’s SB54? Failure to comply with the state’s Plastic Pollution Prevention & Packaging Producer Responsibility Act could cost manufacturers, distributors, and retailers up to $50,000 per day in penalties.
Manufacturing Pipeline Grows Stronger with FAME at Reedley College
A new era in workforce development is underway at Reedley College as the first cohort of students enters the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) era. The students celebrated their participation in the Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) program as part of a nationally recognized model designed to close the skills gap in modern manufacturing.
Central Valley FAME
Founding the first California chapter right here in the Valley, blending paid
work experience with technical education.
10th Annual “Valley Made” Manufacturing Summit Announces Keynote Speaker
The San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance (SJVMA) is proud to announce the 10th Annual “Valley Made” Manufacturing Summit, taking place on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at the Fresno Convention Center Exhibit Hall. This milestone year marks a decade of bringing together industry leaders, educators, workforce partners, and policymakers to strengthen and grow manufacturing in the […]
Career technical education — the key to a thriving workforce
The strength of our economy and the future of our workforce depend on how well we prepare the next generation for real-world careers. Career technical education (CTE) is not just an alternative to traditional four-year college pathways — it’s a critical component of our region’s economic growth, providing students with the skills and experience they […]
Reedley College Partners to Help Train Future Manufacturing Talent
The San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance (SJVMA) has announced an agreement with Reedley College to be an educational partner for the Central Valley Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) Chapter.
Central Valley FAME
A grassroots, employer driven program focused on developing highly skilled Advanced Manufacturing Technicians (AMTs).
Valley manufacturing alliance hosts summit in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance’s 9th Annual “Valley Made” Manufacturing Summit creates a globally competitive environment for the manufacturing industry. “We really want to make sure that manufacturers are putting their best foot forward and attracting and retaining the talent they need to fuel their growth,” Dr. Matt Poepsel, Godfather of Talent […]
Central Valley FAME Launches as First FAME Chapter in California
The San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance’s 9th annual Valley Made Summit was a tremendous success, drawing in over 900 manufacturing industry attendees, including prominent leaders from the manufacturing industry, local government officials, and educators. The event highlighted the thriving manufacturing sector in the Central Valley and its vital role in the regional economy. Attendees engaged […]
9th Annual ‘Valley Made’ Manufacturing Summit Unites Industry Leaders to Drive Central Valley Innovation
The San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance’s (SJVMA) 9th Annual “Valley Made” Manufacturing Summit takes place on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Fresno Convention Center Exhibit Hall. The San Joaquin Manufacturing Alliance (SJVMA), the host of “Valley Made” Manufacturing Summit, is thrilled to feature this year’s keynote speaker, Dr. […]