SEMIquest’s grand opening during SEMICON West was a huge success! We were thrilled to introduce so many students to the semiconductor industry through hands-on demonstrations, interactive exhibits, and STEM activities. If you haven’t been to SEMIquest yet, it’s not too late! The SEMIquest pop-up exhibition will remain at the Arizona Science Center until January
PHOENIX, Arizona - August 12, 2025 - The SEMI Foundation, the nonprofit arm of SEMI, today announced the launch of SEMIquest, an immersive, hands-on STEM experience designed to ignite curiosity and connect Arizona’s students to the vast career opportunities in the semiconductor industry. Featured as a special exhibition at the Arizona Science Center, SEMIquest will be showcased on October
The future of technology depends on cultivating a strong and skilled talent pipeline. According to McKinsey & Company, the global semiconductor industry could grow to $1 trillion by 2030, driven by surging demand across sectors like automotive, consumer electronics, AI, and clean energy technologies. That’s why the SEMIquest Pop-Up Exhibition at SEMICON West, October
The SEMI Career & Apprenticeship Network (SCAN) Arizona was honored to sponsor and participate in ASU Prep’s inaugural Semiconductor Adventure Day! Highlights from the event include: 3,500 students from all AZ campuses 75+ speakers from 25+ orgs 30 sessions 30+ booths This event was held in two locations simultaneously, with almost 1,800 7-12 graders
As first published by Training Industry. As the world becomes more reliant on digital technologies, demand for semiconductor chips is skyrocketing. Semiconductors power nearly all electronic devices in existence, and the industry is well on track to reach its goal of $1 trillion in global revenue by 2030. Much of the industry’s growth is
In October 2024, the SEMI Career & Apprenticeship Network (SCAN) Michigan hosted high school students from Oakland University’s Gear Up Program to Semiconductor Day Jr. held at OU. Semiconductor Day Jr. not only showcased the advancements and career opportunities within the semiconductor and mobility sectors, but also highlighted the importance of collaboration between industry
In October 2024, the SEMI Career & Apprenticeship Network (SCAN) Michigan hosted over 350 high school and college students to Semiconductor Day events held at Oakland University and Wayne State University. Semiconductor Day not only showcased the advancements and career opportunities within the semiconductor and mobility sectors, but also highlighted the importance of collaboration
By Bia Hamed, Ph.D., Jeana Harper-Kirkland, and Rick Vanittersum The SEMI Career & Apprenticeship Network (SCAN) is SEMI Foundation's flagship initiative that supports customized training programs for microelectronics employers and semiconductor career awareness activities to students throughout the country. SCAN Michigan, launched in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation in 2022, is a
The SEMI Foundation traveled to Austin on November 20th to announce our support for Austin Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing Production (AMP) Program. AMP is offered locally by ACC and will be launched nationally in partnership with Merit America and America’s Frontier Fund in 2025. The SEMI Foundation has reviewed the program and awarded it with
In collaboration with our dedicated employers and partners, SCAN-CA proudly unveiled California’s pioneering Registered Apprenticeship Program for the semiconductor industry in the fall of 2023. The name of this unique partnership in Santa Clara, CA is called Semiconductor and Nanotechnology Apprenticeship Pioneers (SNAP). This initiative aims to bridge the gap between education and industry
