WHAT IS SEMI WORKS
SEMI Works is a comprehensive approach to developing the talent pipeline for the semiconductor industry by connecting industry, talent and education. We connect the workforce needs with the education system to ensure skilled workers for the electronics manufacturing industry.
By ensuring education and training is aligned with industry needs and by attracting more students and job seekers to careers in advanced manufacturing, SEMI Works™ helps to ensure the skilled workforce required to sustain and grow the industry.
THE THREE COMPONENTS OF SEMI Works™
Infrastructure required to develop and connect the talent pipeline
- A dynamic process to engage industry to identify required job skills
- A comprehensive database and web portal to connect employers/jobs, job seekers, and education/training providers
- A unified competency model that houses a comprehensive list of industry required competencies
- A process to determine alignment between the course curriculum and industry requirements
- Industry recognized stackable credentials for those who complete SEMI certified courses
- Lifelong learning records established for all participants
- Individual and job skills assessments
- Credit-bearing training to promote career laddering and the pursuit of degrees
Endorsed Programs lead to careers in advanced manufacturing
- K-12 programs to excite early and keep students engaged in STEM experiential learning
- High school programs to provide a gateway to careers and continued education
- Community college programs that are aligned with industry requirements
The ability to scale and sustain the program through engaging government and regional partners
- Regional pilots established to develop a model
- Scaling beyond pilots based on member needs and economic development priorities of regions
- Government program support for developing infrastructure and scaling
Why SEMI is Involved
- Access to, retaining and training required talent is an increasing challenge and top priority for SEMI members
- SEMI’s unique positioning representing the strategic, end-to-end electronics design and manufacturing industry
- SEMI has a 50-year history of facilitating collaborations and establishing industry standards
- SEMI has the expertise, commitment, ability to engage industry and capability to scale
BENEFITS OF SEMI WORKS
- Curriculum is aligned with industry requirements
- Talent can assess skills, find suited positions and where to go to fill skills gaps
- Industry can identify talent that meets requirements
- Those looking to enhance skills are directed to programs
- Employers can identify applicable courses
- Ecosystems turn out more, higher quality talent
- System supports internal training, apprenticeships, career laddering
- Course curation helps identify applicable programs
- College credits for qualified training and skills for career advancement
Program Updates and Announcements
Semi continues to evolve
1. We are developing automated evaluation process for skills assessment and matching
2. We are aligning activities with current government programs and processes, and developing pilots in several regions:
- Albany New York’s Tech Valley
- Greater Research Triangle (VA/NC)
- Portland, Oregon
3. We are planning for future pilots based on member and regional needs
4. We have announced the Industry Approved Apprenticeship Program
Learn more
Staff Contacts
Nikki Zaahir
Senior Administrator of Government Programs
nzaahir@semi.org
Bryan Sanchinell
Director of Government Grants and Workforce Programs
bsanchinell@semi.org
Robert Weinman
Program Manager of Grants and Talent Development
rweinman@semi.org
Mike Russo
VP of Industry Advancement and Government Programs
mrusso@semi.org
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