Empowering the Future: Building the Workforce for Semiconductor Manufacturing

Empowering the Future: Building the Workforce for Semiconductor Manufacturing

Why Semiconductors?

Semiconductors are crucial for advancing electronic devices, driving progress in communications, computing, healthcare, military systems, transportation, clean energy, and more.

CHIPS Act

The United States has experienced a decline in semiconductor chip production over decades, leading to domestic supply shortages for the companies that require chips for products we use every day. To address this, the U.S. government is undertaking unprecedented federal investments aimed at doubling our manufacturing capacity.

Innovative Education

Through these strategic investments in innovation, facilities, and training & education, Penn College is poised to significantly ramp up U.S. production. These efforts will help meet current demands and position the U.S. as a global leader in semiconductor chip manufacturing.

MIDAS+ funds Semiconductor apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship initiatives.

Workforce Development

Penn College sponsors a number apprenticeships in advanced manufacturing, which are directly connected to the semiconductor industry. 

Apprenticeship Programs

  • CNC
  • Industrial Manufacturing Technician
  • Industrial Maintenance Mechanics (Intro-MECH)
  • Mechatronics
  • Plastics Process Technician
    • Injection Molding
    • Extrusion
  • Robotics Technician
  • Semiconductor Technician (in development)

Questions

Interested in learning how we can help upskill your workforce to support the semiconductor resurgence?