New SEMI Job Skills Model for Growing Microelectronics Industry Talent Pipeline Released by U.S. Department of Labor - Employment and Training Administration

SEMI gathered industry insights for the UCM by forming working groups of industry experts and will drive the ongoing industry engagement necessary to update the job skill listings as technologies evolve and new job requirements are identified. The UCM will help align changing job skills sets with industry certifications, credential requirements and occupational licensing to help clear the way to career paths in advanced manufacturing and the microelectronics industry. SEMI gathered industry...

SEMI gathered industry insights for the UCM by forming working groups of industry experts and will drive the ongoing industry engagement necessary to update the job skill listings as technologies evolve and new job requirements are identified. The UCM will help align changing job skills sets with industry certifications, credential requirements and occupational licensing to help clear the way to career paths in advanced manufacturing and the microelectronics industry.

"As technology advances, ensuring access to talent is increasingly important," said Mike Russo, vice president of Industry Advancement and Government Programs at SEMI. "The Unified Competency Model developed by SEMI and the USDOL-ETA team will help ensure training and education for industry jobs dovetail with skills requirements to help the microelectronics industry continue to innovate and grow. We are excited to partner with government and industry stakeholders to build out and sustain the UCM, a foundational component of SEMI Works™."  

"This new competency framework will improve signaling across our industry regarding the skills we need for our current and future workforce," said Kathryn Garner, Talent Acquisition & Global Mobility at TEL, a UCM working group member. "This standard will provide greater transparency of skills and credentials from a diverse set of backgrounds including our military veterans. We are excited to be an integral part of this impactful effort."

The development of the UCM is a milestone in SEMI's ongoing work to deliver education and workforce development programs by facilitating collaborations within the public and private sectors. With SEMI Works™, SEMI has set its sights on solving a major industry issue – building a robust talent pipeline by attracting, developing and retaining critical microelectronics industry talent.

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SEMI^® connects more than 2,100 member companies and 1.3 million professionals worldwide to advance the technology and business of electronics design and manufacturing. SEMI members are responsible for the innovations in materials, design, equipment, software, devices, and services that enable smarter, faster, more powerful, and more affordable electronic products. Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance), FlexTech, the Fab Owners Alliance (FOA) and the MEMS & Sensors Industry Group (MSIG) are SEMI Strategic Association Partners, defined communities within SEMI focused on specific technologies. Visit www.semi.org to learn more, contact one of our worldwide offices, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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