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The resurgence of semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. highlights a significant gap: the need for skilled workers equipped for technical roles that require specific training over traditional four-year degrees. For high schoolers, the semiconductor industry offers lucrative, secure job pathways foundational to modern infrastructure – from smartphones to national defense systems. Initiatives at community colleges provide rapid training for these high-demand roles, while efforts to diversify the field, such as all-female classes, promote inclusive growth. At Tallo, we're committed to connecting young talent with industries like semiconductor manufacturing, helping to bridge educational and career gaps. By partnering with educational institutions and businesses, we guide young people toward impactful careers. Read more about how this industrial expansion is reshaping career landscapes in this The Washington Post opinion piece: https://wapo.st/3y0vUGy #CareerDevelopment #STEMCareers #WorkforceReadiness

Lucas Mearian at Computerworld brings needed attention to the talent issue faced by the US #semiconductor industry as it ramps up domestic manufacturing, which includes a predicted shortage of up to 146,000 trained workers by 2029. In his recent article, he interviews my colleagues Taylor Roundtree andBill Wiseman who explain that the US semiconductor pipeline is losing talent at every step of the funnel. According to McKinsey & Company research, only 8-12% of graduates entering engineering roles and fewer than 4% in core semiconductor positions. To compete with tech giants like Google and Meta, the semiconductor industry needs to make its careers more appealing. Initiatives like the Growing Apprenticeships in Nanotechnology and Semiconductors (GAINS) are crucial in building the talent pipeline through partnerships with schools and certified apprenticeships, proving this industry offers stable and rewarding career paths, with significant growth potential and opportunities for advancement. Read the full article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e2XSqJSG #Semiconductors #TalentShortage #Engineering #TechIndustry #CareerDevelopment

Lucas Mearian at Computerworld brings needed attention to the talent issue faced by the US #semiconductor industry as it ramps up domestic manufacturing, which includes a predicted shortage of up to 146,000 trained workers by 2029. In his recent article, he interviews my colleagues Taylor Roundtree andBill Wiseman who explain that the US semiconductor pipeline is losing talent at every step of the funnel. According to McKinsey & Company research, only 8-12% of graduates entering engineering roles and fewer than 4% in core semiconductor positions. To compete with tech giants like Google and Meta, the semiconductor industry needs to make its careers more appealing. Initiatives like the Growing Apprenticeships in Nanotechnology and Semiconductors (GAINS) are crucial in building the talent pipeline through partnerships with schools and certified apprenticeships, proving this industry offers stable and rewarding career paths, with significant growth potential and opportunities for advancement. Read the full article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dQvsryf5 #Semiconductors #TalentShortage #Engineering #TechIndustry #CareerDevelopment

As major semiconductor factories are built with funding from the CHIPS and Science Act, a critical challenge is emerging - a shortage of around 67,000 qualified workers to staff them. After decades of outsourcing chip manufacturing to Asia, the U.S. lost its talent pipeline for these technical roles. Now the government, nonprofits, educators, and companies are working to rebuild vocational training programs, create apprenticeships, and generate interest in semiconductor manufacturing careers from an early age. Overcoming this labor shortage is seen as crucial to reviving domestic chip production and manufacturing capabilities. #CHIPS #SEMICONDUCTORS

Lucas Mearian at Computerworld brings needed attention to the talent issue faced by the US #semiconductor industry as it ramps up domestic manufacturing, which includes a predicted shortage of up to 146,000 trained workers by 2029. In his recent article, he interviews me and my colleague Taylor Roundtree. We explain that the US semiconductor pipeline is losing talent at every step of the funnel. According to our research, this trend continues with few graduates entering engineering roles and even fewer in core semiconductor positions. To compete with software and Internet companies, the semiconductor industry needs to make its careers more appealing. Initiatives like the Growing Apprenticeships in Nanotechnology and Semiconductors (GAINS) are crucial in building the talent pipeline through partnerships with schools and certified apprenticeships, proving this industry offers stable and rewarding career paths, with significant growth potential and opportunities for advancement. Read the full article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g-7_Mpwn #Semiconductors #TalentShortage #Engineering #TechIndustry #CareerDevelopment

As we witness a technological renaissance in Ohio, the spotlight is on our future workforce: the students. Intel’s significant investment is not just reshaping the industry; it's forging a path for the next generation of Ohioans. By integrating advanced tech training in 15 colleges across Southwest Ohio, we're gearing up our students for cutting-edge roles in technology, aligning their education with the industry’s future needs. 💰 Economic Growth Meets Workforce Development: Intel Corporation's $20 billion investment is a historic leap for Ohio, but it’s more than just numbers. The Licking County plant, set to open by 2025, symbolizes a new era of job opportunities and tech innovation, contributing significantly to the state's economic and technological landscape. 📚 Bridging Academia and Industry: Intel's initiative extends to a unique two-week rapid certification course, offered at 15 local colleges and universities. This program, focusing on clean room safety and microchip manufacturing, complements engineering degrees and directly addresses industry demands. 📈 Securing Ohio's Technological Edge: With global chip manufacturing projected to grow by 56% by 2030, Ohio is poised to be a national leader in this field. Intel’s investment is more than economic—it's about enhancing national security, industrial competitiveness, and Ohio's crucial role in sectors like automotive, aerospace, defense, healthcare, and more. 🔍 Looking to the Future: This is more than a developmental stride; it's about preparing Ohio’s students for tomorrow, ensuring our state remains at the forefront of technological advancement and job creation. #IntelInvestment #OhioTech #FutureWorkforce #TechEducation #InnovationInOhio

Recently I came across this interesting news feed - Micron Technology's Naga Chandrasekaran will be succeeding Keyvan Esfarjani [ who will be retiring after nearly 2 decades at Intel Corporation ] as the company's new Chief Global Operations Officer. Recent facts that I got to know about Dr. Naga Chandrasekharan were : - Master's and Doctorate degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Oklahoma State University 👨🎓 - Spent nearly 15 years with Micron at Various leadership roles with the most recent one being Senior Vice President - Tech Development 🚀 - Also serving as a Corporate Advisory Board Member at UCLA 💼 - The point that intrigued me - Joined Micron as CMP engineer after completing his Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering in 2001, despite not having any relatable semiconductor fab experience 🔥 It is touted that Dr. Chandrasekaran will oversee worldwide manufacturing operations, including Fab Sort Manufacturing, Assembly Test Manufacturing, strategic planning for Intel Foundry, corporate quality assurance, and supply chain management. His leadership is expected to drive Intel's efforts to build a globally resilient semiconductor supply chain and create the world's first systems foundry for the AI era [ Ref : Intel Corp website ] As a recent graduate interested in a career in semiconductor manufacturing, I am excited about the potential impact given his extensive experience in semiconductor technology and manufacturing operations. Hope this change could create NCG opportunities for recent graduates like myself, particularly in next-generation manufacturing/Operations roles. #intelcareers #semiconductor #Faboperations #hiring #NCGrolesatIntel #manufacturing #operations

ICYMI: The US Chip Renaissance Has a Chicken/Egg Problem As our community is well aware, the Intelligent Enterprise Leaders Alliance is a big proponent of skills-based hiring. Of late, we're sharpening our focus on the topic and plan to present some exciting research findings at both the #PeopleAnalyticsExchange and #TechTalentCon. The topic has once again made a prominent appearance in the news in the context of the federal #CHIPS program which has provided significant funding for domestic #fab construction to help advance chip making in the US. In and of itself, this is great news for the US and its #reshoring initiatives when it comes to #manufacturing, but presents a truly critical dilemma....where are manufacturers going to find the skilled labor to staff these fabs? The requisite skills are in short supply. A recent article outlined how SK Hynix, of South Korea, has contracts with local universities for the provision of physics, chemistry, materials science and electronics engineering graduates. Add to this, the fact that it has its own in-house university, and you can clearly see the US has a lot of catching up to do. Not all is lost. In fact, there is a lot to be excited about... A great case study on how states, companies and individuals can progress in the field is already well underway by Purdue University in Indiana. Boilermaker nation has launched summer internship programs to help encourage students to learn more about chip manufacturing and engineering with an eye towards steering them into the field long-term. In addition, Indiana leadership promoted the state as a leading innovator in the field by offering real estate and research collaboration to companies looking to expand their manufacturing footprint. Finally, the school has launched graduate, undergrad and certificate programs in semiconductor manufacturing and engineering. Kudos to Purdue University and other schools that are taking a leadership role in helping to promote the field and create highly employable graduates in #advancedcomputing. We'd love to hear about other programs forging a similar path. Please share in the comments section and follow the Intelligent Enterprise Leaders Alliance at: https://lnkd.in/eGueGgxT SK hynix Purdue University Daniels School of Business Noh jung Kwak Intel Corporation Taiwan Semiconductor Global Foundries, U.S. , Inc.W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research NVIDIA Qualcomm Apple Mark Cramer Mitch Daniels #Innovation #CertificatePrograms #PeopleAnalytics #SkillsBasedHiring #Engineering Nikhilesh Chawla Mung Chiang #MooresLaw #AdvancedPackaging Source: U.S. Chip Renaissance Needs Workers | The Wall Street Journal | Greg Ip | 04/12/2024

Interesting read about the growing pains of expanding the semiconductor talent industry. Its exciting to see that schools like Purdue are really placing an emphasis on expanding its curriculum to train students and get more people in the semiconductor workforce. The STARS program is a great way to get the ball rolling! #Semiconductors #CHIPSAct #Talent