As investment in domestic semiconductor research, prototyping, and manufacturing expands, the demand for a highly skilled technical workforce has never been greater. The Semiconductor Industry Association projects 67,000 unfilled U.S. semiconductor jobs by 2030, a number that doubles when factoring in supply chain roles. To meet this challenge, the NORDTECH Hub is deploying a powerful suite of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) cleanroom training resources that expand access, reduce barriers, and modernize how engineers, technicians, and students learn about semiconductor fabrication.
In addition, as the owner and operator of the nation’s largest and most advanced 300mm semiconductor R&D facility, NY Creates’ Albany NanoTech Complex is in a unique position to offer targeted 300mm Prototyping Fab Facility Microelectronics education. Learners are participating in workforce training at Creates, including AR/VR based training, so that they can be immersed in cutting-edge nanoscale engineering labs and cleanrooms. By interacting with 300mm wafer processing engineering and operations staff engaged in groundbreaking research, students discover diverse career opportunities in the semiconductor industry.
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