SEMI Foundation

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.

08/25/2026

📸What does a future in microelectronics look like? The SEMI Foundation recently joined students at Rio Salado College for the opening-day orientation of its Microelectronics and Nanomanufacturing Certificate Program!

As participants begin their 12-week journey, we helped connect their training to the bigger picture: the semiconductor industry, the careers available to them, and the opportunities ahead. Excited to see where this next generation of talent goes!

08/03/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the newest graduates of Foothill College 's Semiconductor Process Technician Registered Apprenticeship Program!

Over the past 18 months, these apprentices combined hands on learning with industry employers and classroom instruction, earning certificates from Foothill College , U.S. Department of Labor , and the California Department of Apprenticeship Standards.

A special shout out to Nokia , WD , and Applied Materials for building the next generation of talent!

We're always looking for more employer partners in the San Francisco Bay Area and nationwide. Learn more here https://semifoundation.org/department-of-labor-group-sponsorship/

07/31/2026

📸Happy Friday! It's been a rewarding few weeks on the road, with opportunities to speak about the importance of workforce development at the Noyce Summit and the Fab Owners Alliance convening. We're always grateful for the conversations, new connections, and the shared commitment to preparing the next generation of semiconductor talent!

A few photos below.

07/22/2026

📸Last week we joined the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) for an important conversation on one of the industry's biggest priorities: building the semiconductor workforce. Encouraging to hear perspectives from across industry, and a reminder that solving the workforce challenge will take strong collaboration, shared ideas, and sustained investment in people.

07/07/2026

Thank you California Business Journal for highlighting the work of the SEMI Foundation! California has always been a place where innovation thrives, and we're seeing that same spirit shape how we prepare the next generation of the semiconductor workforce.

Community colleges are partnering with employers to build technician programs. Universities are aligning engineering education with the industry's evolving needs. Companies are creating more opportunities for students through internships, apprenticeships, and other work-based learning experiences. We're proud to be part of this important work!

🔗 Check out this interview with Shari Liss

Shari Liss of The Semi Foundation is a global workforce strategist operating at the intersection of industry demand, education systems, and public policy. As

06/25/2026

The semiconductor industry is growing rapidly and building the workforce to support that growth has never been more important!

Join us for an upcoming webinar featuring leaders from McKinsey & Company , the SEMI Foundation, and the National Science Foundation (NSF) as we discuss the findings of a new National Landscape Analysis. We'll explore projected workforce demand, key talent challenges facing the industry, and the strategies being implemented nationally and regionally to help strengthen America's microelectronics workforce.

Whether you're in industry, education, workforce development, or policy, this conversation will provide valuable insights into the future of semiconductor workforce development. See you there!

🔗 Register here: https://nnme.org/event/closing-the-talent-gap-in-the-semiconductor-industry/

06/23/2026

Yesterday, we were proud to join Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona’s Construction Training Program for a conversation about the future of semiconductor careers!

Nick Irigoyen shared how skills developed in construction and the trades can translate into opportunities across the growing semiconductor industry, including apprenticeships, technician roles, and advanced manufacturing careers.

As demand continues to grow, partnerships like these help connect more individuals to rewarding career pathways that power innovation and strengthen local communities.

06/12/2026

📸 This week, we officially completed the rollout of the first Regional Nodes of the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME) with the launch of NNME South, led by The University of Texas at Austin !

Thank you to the leaders, partners, and supporters who joined us to celebrate this milestone. We are excited to continue building the talent ecosystem that will help power the future of the semiconductor industry.