UAPG Workforce

Myth or Fact? 🤔

Do you have to be an engineer to work in semiconductors?

Myth.

Semiconductor fabs need skilled technicians with hands-on training, not just engineers. There are multiple pathways into the industry, from technical certifications to specialized training programs. ⚡

That’s where workforce development comes in. These programs help you build practical skills and explore different career paths, so you can find the right fit for you. 💡

Curious about these pathways? Follow us to learn more about training and upcoming opportunities available to you.

Building a stronger workforce takes collaboration. ⚡

Shawn Bell, Workforce Development Director, recently participated in a panel at “Workforce Strategies for a Thriving Region,” hosted by NorthWest Arkansas Community College.

During the discussion, he shared how the Multi-User Silicon Carbide Research and Fabrication Laboratory (MUSiC) is creating new opportunities in semiconductor research, and how our workforce courses are helping prepare individuals for careers in growing technical fields.

The session also opened the door for great questions from the audience, highlighting the strong interest in accessible pathways into tech careers. 💡

What does this mean for you? 🤔

Semiconductor fabs are not just where technology is made. They are places where careers begin.

From technicians to engineers, these facilities rely on people with different skills and backgrounds to keep things running. You do not need one specific path to get there. 💡

Through workforce development, we are helping create opportunities to learn, train, and step into roles that power the technology

Follow us to learn more about careers in semiconductors and workforce opportunities. ⚡

Where are semiconductors used? 🤔⚡

They’re everywhere. From the phone in your hand to the car you drive, semiconductors power the technology we rely on every day.

📱 Phones and computers
🚗 Cars and transportation
🏥 Medical devices
🎮 Gaming and entertainment
🏠 Home appliances
🌐 Internet and communication
…and so much more

As technology continues to grow, so does the need for a skilled workforce to support it. That’s where workforce development comes in. 💡

Breaking the myth that there’s only one path into STEM. ⚡

Shawn Bell recently visited LISA Academy to share how students can build successful careers in STEM with or without a traditional four-year degree.

Through our workforce development efforts, we’re helping students see that curiosity, hands-on learning, and a willingness to try something new can open doors to careers in tech and engineering. 💡

You don’t have to have everything figured out—and math doesn’t have to be your strongest subject to get started.

It all begins with curiosity.