Boise State University at Center of New Semiconductor Workforce Pipeline

Semiconductor workforce partnership arrives in region with Boise State as the anchor

BOISE — Boise State University was announced as the lead regional institution of the Pacific-Intermountain Network for Education in Semiconductors on Wednesday, part of a national education program aimed at bolstering the semiconductor workforce across the country.

Boise State University at center of new semiconductor workforce pipeline

The Pacific Intermountain Node for Semiconductor Education, or PINES, will connect universities, community colleges and industry partners to expand opportunities.

A 'giant village:' Boise State heads regional semiconductor partnership

America needs more workers in the microelectronics and semiconductor sectors — and soon. By 2030, the shortage of workers could reach 157,000 nationally, according to a recent study. Boise State University could play a regional and national role in addressing this shortfall, under a partnership announced Wednesday. Boise State will head a nine-state collaboration designed to draw students into high-tech majors, and support the region’s semicondu…