Innovative program to support Applied’s technician training program and broaden talent pipeline Texas
Hanover, Maryland, November 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the National Institute of Innovation and Technology (NIIT), a leader in developing the U.S. semiconductor talent pipeline, and Applied Materials, Inc., the world’s largest semiconductor equipment group (“Applied”), announced a The agreement will establish a registered apprenticeship program specifically designed to strengthen the company’s workforce of technicians and assembly workers.
Innovative, competency-based program is the first of its kind in the state Texas NIIT’s National Center of Talent will be utilized to identify individuals, assess and adapt skills, and provide targeted training for semiconductor device manufacturing.Regional partners supporting programme implementation include Austin Community Collegethe Texas Department of Labor and Workforce Solutions or Texas.
“Applied Materials is pleased to Austin production site,” said David Immenhauser, Vice President of Manufacturing at Applied Materials. “We welcome the support of NIIT to help implement a project that leverages our Austin Community College and workforce solutions to help grow and diversify the talent pipeline in the semiconductor industry.Program participants will benefit from access to the latest learning methods Austin Community College, as well as opportunities to apply new skills at high-tech employers such as Applied Materials. “
NIIT has an exclusive contract with the U.S. Department of Labor to lead the expansion of the country’s registered apprenticeship programs in semiconductor and nanotechnology-related industries. The Applied Program is part of NIIT’s Growth Nanotechnology and Semiconductor Apprenticeships (GAINS) program and is designed specifically to meet the needs of the semiconductor industry.
Applied Materials provides foundational technologies to the semiconductor industry, supporting chip production facilities around the world. The application program will include entry-level engineers and provide a pathway for individuals participating in GAINS pre-apprenticeship training. The program will initially focus on fitter and technician roles and will expand to target sites nationwide.
“The GAINS program comes as the industry struggles to maintain a pool of qualified talent — a problem that will become more severe in the years ahead as more semiconductor factories pop up in the U.S.,” he said. Mike Russo, President and CEO of NIIT. “At NIIT, we are responsible for developing national strategies and infrastructure to develop talent pipelines in strategic areas. We are excited to support Applied Materials, the technology leader and largest equipment supplier for semiconductor factories worldwide.”
“Apprenticeships are industry-driven, high-quality career pathways through which employers can develop and prepare the future workforce, and individuals can gain paid work experience, classroom instruction, and transferable credentials,” the U.S. Department of Labor said. “The department oversees registered apprenticeships. scheme, which helps employers immediately build a pool of workers with the right skills to deal with available jobs, and allows workers to be paid from day one while building skills in new occupations.”
“ACC understands the need to partner with industry to provide a workforce that will continue to develop the skills needed as technology evolves,” said Dr. Laura MarmorejoAssociate Dean of the Advanced Manufacturing Program at Austin Community College.
“Austin’s A thriving employer environment and low unemployment have contributed to the challenge of finding qualified candidates to fill numerous new positions, but Workforce Solutions Capital District is strategically responding to this growth for the benefit of job seekers and employers in our region. ” Tamara Atkinson, said the CEO of Workforce Solutions Capital Field. “By learning from our existing apprenticeship programs, we are able to creatively envision apprenticeships in other non-traditional industries such as manufacturing. We are excited to partner with Applied Materials and NIIT to continue to add to these valuable opportunities.”
About the National Institute of Innovation and Technology (NIIT)
there is nothing is a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to identify barriers to innovation in strategic industry sectors—those important to national security and global competitiveness—and ensure they are removed. Talent pipeline development is a key focus of NIIT, and through comprehensive industry engagement, NIIT is leading the deployment of national strategies and infrastructure to broaden and build talent pipelines in the semiconductor industry and strategic industry sectors. Through its National Talent Pipeline Development Program and federal support, NIIT has developed a comprehensive, nationally integrated approach that includes engaging the wider population and improving access through higher education, adult and veteran training, infrastructure, and Links to occupations and required training, as well as expanding capacity to support the country. For more information, visit www.niit-usa.org.
About Applied Materials
Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) is a leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at the atomic level and on an industrial scale enables customers to turn the possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make a better future possible. Visit www.appliedmaterials.com for more information.
SOURCE National Institute of Innovation and Technology (NIIT)
