Based on several ongoing collaborations, the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and GlobalFoundries (GF) are working together to further grow and strengthen the region’s semiconductor workforce.
RPI has launched a partnership program with GF, providing employees with the opportunity to earn degrees and improve their semiconductor technology skills. Through a dedicated RPI scholarship and GF tuition support program, GF employees can earn a new master’s degree in Semiconductor Technology (MAST) and participate in other graduate programs, including Rensselaer at Work certificates. Masu.
Under the expanded partnership, GF has pledged a total of $150,000 gifts over the next three years, sponsoring RPI students with strong interest in the semiconductor industry and interweaving internship opportunities. The initiative is intended to encourage students to participate in the semiconductor industry.
“When industries and educational institutions look for ways to work together, great things happen,” said Provost Ph.D., RPI. “This advancement in our ongoing partnership with GF further strengthens the excellence of the capital region as a hub for semiconductor research and manufacturing, while addressing the workforce development needs at the core of the CHIPS initiative.”
“At GF, we are committed to promoting a diverse and skilled semiconductor workforce. Hui Peng Koh, vice president and general manager of GF in Malta, New York, said: “Together, we are committed to promoting a diverse and skilled semiconductor workforce. , we are creating opportunities to promote technological advancement and strengthen the industry.”
This expanded partnership is based on the existing joint workforce development portfolio of GF and RPI.
It has expanded by leveraging the success of RPI and GF collaborations in unique industry focused on cutting-edge chip topics and university courses. Every year, we involve RPI students in paid internships, cooperatives and employment opportunities. We will recruit students and faculty from the RPI-Hudson Valley Community College College at a Malta facility in New York. Strengthen the pipeline of the semiconductor workforce, both K-12, community colleges and beyond for STEM outreach initiatives.
In addition to investing in workforce development, GF and RPI are exploring joint semiconductor research and planning to collaborate to attract top researchers to lead these projects.
“RPI has a strong history of semiconductor research, education and innovation. With the growing demand for the chip industry workforce in upstate New York, we will work to develop and support new programs and industry partnerships. “We enjoy our amazing partnership with GF on workforce development and look forward to deepening our collaboration.”
The RPI-GF initiative will promote regional and national efforts to re-fire semiconductor manufacturing in the United States. According to a 2022 report from Deloitte, the global semiconductor industry is expected to surpass $1 trillion in revenue by 2030. However, the industry is facing a significant talent shortage, with over 1 million skilled workers required over the next six years.
Not only will it be running semiconductor fabs, but innovating essential chips, thanks to chips and science laws of 2022 aimed at turning the US into a major chip maker, universities including RPI, and a major semiconductor company like GF. We prepare the labor force. of the future.
About the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Founded in 1824 to apply science to the general purpose of life, the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute was the first university of technology research in the United States. Today it is recognized as a premier university renowned for its robust, holistic learning community that combines creativity with science and technology. RPI bridges the field of solving the world’s toughest problems, from forming scientists, engineers, engineers, architects and entrepreneurs to forming entrepreneurs who define what the next for humanity is. I’m dedicated to it. Find out more at RPI.EDU.
About GF
GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors where the world relies on live, work and connectivity. We are a customer innovator and partner, providing more power-efficient, high-performance products for automobiles, smart mobile devices, the Internet of Things, communications infrastructure and other high-growth markets. With its global manufacturing footprint spanning the US, Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted and trusted source for customers around the world. Our talented and diverse teams deliver results every day with an unbeatable focus on security, longevity and sustainability. For more information, please visit www.gf.com.
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