Registered Apprenticeship IEEE Article
GlobalFoundries’ Registered Apprenticeship in Malta, NY, creates a vital / valuable pipeline of technicians with hands-on mechanical and electrical skills for the semiconductor industry. This program broadens the candidate pool, increases retention, promotes diversity, and offers a promising future for the participants. The apprenticeship involves on-the-job training and classroom instruction and offers career advancement opportunities, including wage increases and tuition reimbursement for further education.
Key Takeaways:
- Pipeline Creation: First-of-its-kind apprenticeship providing essential skills for the semiconductor industry.
- Stakeholder Benefits: The industry gains immediate skilled employees, individuals receive employment and transferable skills, and training providers access a steady stream of students and opportunities for innovative content delivery.
- Diverse Talent Pool: The program attracts community college graduates, veterans, and experienced technicians, addressing the shortage of skilled technicians in the semiconductor industry.
- Investment in Training: Structured registered apprenticeships offer advantages such as partnerships with intermediaries, access to grants, and embedded on-the-job training, making them an effective investment in local talent.
- Successful Model: The program has created a diverse and sustainable talent pipeline, establishing a standardized approach that can be expanded nationally to enhance the U.S. semiconductor industry’s global competitiveness.
IEEE Subscribers can read the full article online: Registered Apprenticeship for the Semiconductor Industry: a Pipeline for Technician Skills Critical to the Industry | IEEE Conference Publication | IEEE Xplore
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Register now for Normandale’s fall semester VACT classes
Register now for Normandale’s fall semester VACT classes, term starts the week of August 26th. See contact details below.
Please contact (Nancy.Louwagie@normandale.edu) or Tim Lapanne (Timothy.Lapanne@normandale.edu) if you have questions about the VACT classes being offered or want information about the registration process.
The following is the list of VACT classes at Normandale that are being offered this fall:
- VACT 1010: Foundations of Vacuum Science (2-credit, fully online delivery)
VACT 1010 will be delivered in both 16-week (semester long) and 8-week (accelerated) formats fall semester. Tuition and fees are waived provided the VACT 1010 class is taken for a grade. The VACT 1010 class may be audited; the cost to audit is ~$450.
- VACT 1293 – VACT 1294 – VACT 1295 sequence (1-credit each, 3-credits total, online delivery mix)
VACT 1293 (Concepts of Rough Vacuum Systems), VACT 1294 (Rough Vacuum Equipment) and VACT 1295 (Rough Vacuum Operations) are a series of 1-credit courses (3 credits total) that are delivered back-to-back over the fall semester. Each class is delivered over a 5-week period. The pre-requisite for VACT 1293 is successful completion of VACT 1010 OR successful completion of college-level algebra mathematics course (or higher) and college-level chemistry (addressing Gas Laws).
Tuition and fees are waived for VACT 1293 provided the class is taken for a grade and a grade of C or better was earned in VACT 1010 (if taken). VACT 1294 and VACT 1295 can each be taken for a discounted price of $75 provided a grade of C or better was earned in previous VACT classes. The VACT 1293, VACT 1294, and VACT 1295 classes may be audited; the cost to audit each class is ~$225 per class.
- VACT 1300 – VACT 1301 – VACT 1302 sequence (3-credits total, online delivery mix)
VACT 1300 (Intro to Vacuum System Automation), VACT 1301 (I/O for Vacuum System Automation) and VACT 1302 (Vacuum System Automation Capstone) are a series of 1-credit courses (3 credits total) that are delivered back-to-back over the fall semester. Each class is delivered over a 5-week period. The pre-requisite for VACT 1300 is successful completion of VACT 1293 (previously VACT 1292); other prior experiences will also be considered as satisfying the pre-requisite with the instructor’s approval.
With support from Normandale’s National Science Foundation, Advanced Technological Education project, VACT 1300, VACT 1301, and VACT 1302 tuition and fees are waived if these classes are taken for a grade. These classes can be audited; the cost to audit a 1-credit class is approximately $225.
With support from Normandale’s National Science Foundation, Advanced Technological Education project, VACT 1300, VACT 1301, and VACT 1302 tuition and fees are waived if these classes are taken for a grade. These classes can be audited; the cost to audit a 1-credit class is approximately $225.
- VACT 2300 – VACT 2301 – VACT 2302 sequence (3-credits total, online delivery mix)
VACT 2300 (Materials Science for Thin Film Deposition), VACT 2301 (Thin Film Properties 1) and VACT 2302 (Thin Film Properties 2) are a series of 1-credit courses (3 credits total) that are delivered back-to-back over the fall semester. Each class is delivered over a 5-week period. The pre-requisite for VACT 2300 is successful completion of VACT 1294; other prior experiences will also be considered as satisfying the pre-requisite with the instructor’s approval.
The cost for tuition and fees is $75 each for VACT 2300, VACT 2301, and VACT 2302 provided these classes are taken for a grade. These classes can be audited; the cost to audit a 1-credit class is approximately $225.
- VACT 2290: High Vacuum Equipment
VACT 2290 (High Vacuum Equipment) is the first credit of a 3 course sequence addressing High Vacuum related topics. The class is delivered over a 5-week period. The pre-requisite for VACT 2290 is successful completion of VACT 1294; other prior experiences will also be considered as satisfying the pre-requisite with the instructor’s approval.
The cost for tuition and fees is $75 each for 2290 provided the class is taken for a grade. There are no additional costs associated with the VACT 2290. This class can be audited; the cost to audit a 1-credit class is approximately $225.
Again, please contact (Nancy.Louwagie@normandale.edu) or Tim Lapanne (Timothy.Lapanne@normandale.edu) if you have any questions about Normandale’s VACT classes and/or how to register for these classes.