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The SEMI Foundation is committed to growing the microelectronics industry by creating pathways and opportunities for job seekers.

The SEMI Foundation is dedicated to workforce development and innovation in the microelectronics industry. We fill talent deficits by offering programs that allow workers to cultivate the skills necessary to thrive in related careers. We focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in order to welcome diverse populations into the industry. In turn, this improves workers’ companies, communities, and lives.

10/12/2026

We're excited to bring the NNME Career Lab to San Jose State University on November 20! SJSU students are invited to explore career opportunities in the semiconductor industry, connect directly with industry professionals, and discover pathways to internships, apprenticeships, and future careers.

Through interactive experiences and meaningful conversations, Career Lab is helping students take the next step toward a future in microelectronics.

📍 San Jose State University
📅 November 20, 2026 | 9 AM–12 PM PT

Spartans, we can't wait to see you there! Register here: https://nnme.org/event/nnme-career-lab-san-jose-state-university/

09/28/2026

This summer, the SEMI Foundation welcomed high school students from Taiwan and Pennsylvania for the inaugural SEMI Global Schools Academy, a five-day experience connecting semiconductors, sustainability, AI, and global collaboration.

From Micro sensors to AI-driven data analysis, students tackled real environmental challenges while gaining hands-on exposure to the technologies and careers shaping our future. Read more about the inaugural Academy and what’s next for SEMI Global Schools https://semifoundation.org/news/building-the-next-generation-of-semiconductor-talent-with-semi-global-schools-academy/

09/24/2026

We can’t wait to see students at Portland State University on October 26 for NNME Career Lab! Join us for a day of career exploration, industry connections, and hands-on resources to help you discover what’s possible in the microelectronics industry.

Start with a SEMI Americas Professional Development Seminar, connect with industry professionals, and explore exciting career opportunities across the Pacific Northwest through ChipPath™.

Special thanks to sponsors Analog Devices, Dunn Construction, and Siltronic.

📅 October 26 | Portland State University
🔗 Register today: https://nnme.org/event/nnme-career-lab-portland/

09/18/2026

A great moment from as Shari Liss opened the Workforce Development Pavilion and helped set the stage for conversations about the people who will power the industry’s continued growth!

Exciting to see workforce development at the center of the conversation as India’s semiconductor ecosystem continues to grow.

09/17/2026

Childcare is a workforce issue, and one the semiconductor industry can work together to address! We’re launching the Semiconductor Childcare Affinity Group, bringing together industry leaders to explore solutions to recruitment and retention challenges tied to access to affordable, reliable childcare.

Over the next 12 months, members will connect through monthly virtual meetings, share information and promising practices, and have optional opportunities to engage in advocacy.

Interested in joining the conversation? Learn more https://semifoundation.org/chips-and-childcare/

09/10/2026

The second annual MicroSpark Summit is coming September 24–25!

SEMI Foundation is proud to sponsor and help coordinate this two-day experience, giving educators practical tools to bring microelectronics, STEM, and semiconductor careers into the classroom.

Educators will earn professional development hours, take home classroom-ready resources, and explore Arizona’s growing semiconductor industry.

SEMI Foundation’s Bia Hamed will also lead a hands-on session on bringing AI and machine learning concepts to life using the BBC micro:bit.

📅September 24 | ASU Tempe Campus
📅September 25 | Arizona Science Center

Learn more and register: https://asuprep.asu.edu/microspark-summit/

09/09/2026

We’re proud to announce the inaugural National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME) Industry Advisory Committee, bringing together leaders from across the semiconductor industry, universities, and community colleges to help guide the network’s national workforce strategy.

Their insight will help NNME strengthen the connection between industry needs, education and training, and the workforce required to support America’s growing microelectronics ecosystem.

We’re grateful to these leaders for committing their time and expertise to this important work.

Meet the inaugural Industry Advisory Committee and learn more!https://nnme.org/national-network-for-microelectronics-education-announces-inaugural-industry-advisory-committee-to-help-shape-americas-semiconductor-workforce-strategy/

09/03/2026

🚀 NNME Career Lab is bringing microelectronics careers closer to the people who will shape what comes next!

Designed for students and jobseekers, Career Lab creates opportunities to meet industry professionals and employers, discover real career paths, and learn about the education and training that can help you get there.

On November 2, Career Lab is coming to the Arizona Science Center in Phoenix for a full day of industry connections, SEMI Americas Professional Development Seminars, hands-on career support through ChipPath™, and more.

📍 Arizona Science Center | Phoenix
📅 November 2 | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM MST

Learn more and register:
https://nnme.org/event/nnme-career-lab-phoenix/

Special thanks to the partners and sponsors helping bring Career Lab to Phoenix, including Arizona State University, EMD Electronics, and SEMI Americas

09/02/2026

On Monday, we joined leaders from the U.S. and Taiwan at the Freedom 250 Workforce First Summit hosted by the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and coordinated with the U.S. Department of Commerce and National Science Foundation (NSF).

The summit marked an important step forward in semiconductor talent development, including the Taiwan-U.S. Training Agreement to expand hands-on training opportunities for American students in Taiwan.

We're proud to be part of this important conversation and help advance the workforce needed for the future of the semiconductor industry!

08/31/2026

Leaders from all four NNME Regional Nodes came together at the AIT Workforce Summit in Taiwan for a conversation on what it takes to build a strong national semiconductor workforce ecosystem!

It was a great opportunity to share how the NNME is bringing together industry, education, and workforce partners across the country, while learning from the work happening globally.

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673 South Milpitas Boulevard
Milpitas, CA
95035

Telephone

+14089436900

Website

https://semi.org/en/workforce-development/semi-foundation

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