As Phoenix Becomes a Semiconductor Boomtown, ASU Runs to Keep Up

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Arizona State University has been a key player in developing a new generation of engineers and technicians, with ASU Universal Learner Courses playing a key role.

As Arizona embraces the influx of CHIPS and Science Act funds, the demand for a skilled workforce in the microelectronics industry is skyrocketing. Arizona State University has been a key player in developing a new generation of engineers and technicians. 

One of the pivotal elements in this effort is the inclusion of ASU’s Universal Learner Courses, offering a flexible, affordable, and accessible pathway for learners to acquire essential skills tailored to the microelectronics sector. They also offer a pathway for career-changers looking to break into the semiconductor industry, and highschoolers looking to gain early skills and credit.

This approach not only supports the workforce demands of industry giants like Intel and TSMC but also underscores ASU’s commitment to democratizing education and fostering economic growth in Arizona, and beyond.

Originally featured in Work Shift in July 2024, this article delves into how ASU and our partners are reshaping the region’s educational landscape to meet the burgeoning needs of the semiconductor industry.

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Photo: Researcher Tray Moraca works inside a research area at the MacroTechnology Works facility, an accelerator for semiconductor and materials research, in the ASU Research Park. (Photo by Deanna Dent)