Maricopa Community Colleges join workforce leaders to strengthen semiconductor training across Southwest

Maricopa Community Colleges join workforce leaders to strengthen semiconductor training across Southwest

MCC is joining a regional initiative to boost the semiconductor workforce in the Southwest, aligning training with industry needs.

What Happens After the Fabs Arrive - Greater Phoenix In Business Magazine

For the last several years, Arizona’s semiconductor momentum has largely been measured through expansion announcements, investment totals and construction updates. New fabs. New suppliers. New projects moving into the state are helping Arizona position itself as one of the country’s largest semiconductor hubs. But at the recent SEMI Arizona Chapter Breakfast Forum, the conversation felt different. The breakfast was hosted at Edwards Vacuum’s Cha…

Arizona to lead Southwest regional hub for chip industry workforce consortium

By Amy Edelen | Phoenix Business Journal The Arizona Commerce Authority will lead a new regional consortium for microelectronics education and workforce development. The SEMI Foundation on Tuesday announced the launch of NNME Southwest, which serves Arizona, Southern California, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. NNME Southwest is among the first four regional nodes for the National Network for Microelectronics Education, a national ecosystem that i…

How Skanska Is Powering Arizona’s Rise

Photo courtesy of Skanska Arizona’s semiconductor industry is rapidly expanding, fueled by robust international and local investments that are transforming Phoenix’s economic landscape. Yet, as the sector grows, so does the urgent need for a highly skilled workforce capable of constructing the advanced infrastructure it demands. While construction remains one of the most in-demand jobs in Arizona, the skilled labor shortage continues to extend p…