Vet S.T.E.P. (Semiconductor Training & Experience Program)
VET S.T.E.P. is a DoD SkillBridge and an Army Career Skills Program, funded by the
National Science Foundation (NSF), hosted by NY CREATES and designed to prepare
soon-to-be veterans for technician careers in the semiconductor ecosystem (fabs,
equipment and/or material suppliers).
This 10-week program consists of a two-week, hands-on training, followed by an
8-week internship with one of our company partners.
2-Weeks of Hands-On, High Tech Training
at the Albany NanoTech Complex!
- Free Training
- Housing Provided
- Semiconductor Tech 1 Certificate
2 Week Training + 8 Week Internship = 10 Weeks CSP/SkillBridge
2024 January, April, and September Cohorts:
January 8 – 19 Training
January 22 – March 15 Internship*
April 8 – 19 Training
April 22 – June 14 Internship*
September 9 – 20 Training
September 23 – November 15 Internship*
*Note: Internship can be moved around training dates to accommodate your separation date.
Semiconductor Tech 1 Certificate
- Advanced Manufacturing Practices
- Basic Electronics & Programmable
- Logic Controllers
- Mechatronics Diagnostic/Troubleshooting
- Pneumatics Technology
- Vacuum Technology
VET S.T.E.P.: Military to Microelectronics | WMHT
For More Information or List of Internship Sites:
Dan Cochran
Program Manager for Workforce Development
NY CREATES
dcochran@ny-creates.org
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