Student Travel Funds Available!
Explore Emerging Careers: TechConnect World 2025 Workforce Development Program
Click here:➡️ Learn More and Apply Today
TechConnect World 2025 is returning with a dedicated Workforce Development Program to address critical workforce needs driven by the CHIPS Act. Set for June 9-11, 2025, in Austin, TX, this program connects students, educators, and industry leaders across semiconductors, photonics, and nanobiotech—industries vital to the nation’s growth. (The PDF Flyer is below in viewable and downloadable forms. We would love for you to SHARE it to your networks.)
EDITOR’S NOTE: IF you are interested in learning more about MNT-EC’s work with TechConnect World, head to the Think Small post with our Final Report listed below, at the very end of this post, after the FLYER PDF mentioned above.
What’s Included?
- Student-Industry Speed Networking
- Career Awareness Fair
- Tutorials on Semiconductor, Photonics, and Nanobiotech Industries
- Student Poster Sessions and more.
📣 Opportunities for Students and Educators
Travel grants are available to cover expenses—apply by January 15, 2025.
*** Priority in travel funding will be given to community college faculty and students (or univ students who entered as community college students) followed by applications from universities that demonstrate partnerships or mentoring of community colleges.
📣 Industry Leaders
Share your expertise! Submit our interest questionnaire by January 15, 2025 to participate.
Don’t miss this chance to shape the next generation of innovators!
Click here:➡️ Learn More and Apply Today
Once on the TechConnect World page, there will be two links — as you may have guessed from above — one for students/faculty AND one for Industry that wants to participate and engage with students/potential interns, apprentices, and employees.
2024 Final Report on TechConnect 2024 Roundtable
If you want to learn more about TechConnect World and how our MNT-EC students were involved and learned from the 2024 event, take a look at this final summary report. PDF copy is viewable at that link and a download link is available also.
NSF Report: TechConnect and the Community College Semiconductor Education Roundtable Discussion2024
Or read our June 2024 This Week in Small post with links to social posts on the event and experience.