The SEMI Foundation: Industry Driven. People Focused.
The SEMI Foundation operates at the intersection of economic opportunity and industry growth. Our work helps employers address workforce challenges while creating clearer pathways into high-quality careers for students, job seekers, veterans, and workers across the globe.
We believe the future of the semiconductor industry depends on building a workforce ecosystem that is more connected, more scalable, and more accessible.
2.6 Million Workers. One Global Challenge.
The semiconductor industry is scaling rapidly, but the global workforce pipeline is struggling to keep pace. By 2030, the industry is projected to need an estimated 2.6 million workers worldwide across engineering, manufacturing, research, and technical roles.
The SEMI Foundation is helping industry, education, and workforce partners build the talent pathways needed to meet that demand.
Expanding Pathways. Growing Talent. Powering the Future.
The SEMI Foundation is mobilizing industry, education, workforce, and government partners to help build the talent pipeline powering the global semiconductor ecosystem.
6.5M+
People engaged worldwide through semiconductor awareness initiatives
1.25M+
Students, workers, and job seekers reached through career and upskilling programs
4,000+
SEMI™ company relationships across the global microelectronics industry
325+
Organizations activated across the U.S. through the National Network for Microelectronics Education
60,000+
Semiconductor job openings and 1,100+ U.S. companies represented on ChipPath™
80,000+
Visitors engaged through SEMIquest™, our immersive semiconductor experience now expanding globally
Featured Programs Driving Industry Impact
The SEMI Foundation activates national initiatives, industry partnerships, and workforce solutions designed to expand pathways into semiconductor careers and strengthen the future of microelectronics. Together, these initiatives are helping expand awareness, accelerate workforce readiness, and connect more people to the careers powering modern technology.
National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME)
The National Network for Microelectronics Education is building the nation’s semiconductor workforce infrastructure through regional collaboration, employer engagement, and scalable education and training pathways.
SEMIquest™
SEMIquest™ is a first-of-its-kind immersive experience introducing students and families to the technology, innovation, and careers shaping the future of semiconductors.
SEMI Apprenticeships™
As a Department of Labor-approved national sponsor, the SEMI Foundation works directly with industry to design, register, and scale apprenticeship programs that meet evolving industry needs while providing workers with clear, high-value career pathways.
SEMI Credentialing™
The SEMI Foundation creates industry-recognized credentials designed to help individuals build skills and help employers strengthen talent pipelines at scale.
SEMI University™
SEMI University™ provides technical education and professional learning opportunities helping students, educators, and professionals build expertise across semiconductor and microelectronics technologies.
VetWorks
VetWorks connects veterans and transitioning service members to high-impact semiconductor careers while helping employers access proven technical talent.
Changing Perceptions. Inspiring the Next Generation.
The SEMI Foundation partnered with Roadtrip Nation to create CHIP In, a PBS documentary exploring the people, innovation, and career opportunities shaping the semiconductor industry.
The film follows three young adults as they discover the technology, purpose, and pathways behind one of the world’s most important industries.
SEMI Stories: Meet the People Powering the Industry
Watch SEMI Stories featuring professionals from SEMI companies as they share their career journeys, passions, and the work driving innovation across the semiconductor industry. From engineers and technicians to researchers and industry leaders, these stories offer a firsthand look at the people behind the technology shaping modern life.
Amanda Fava
Sales Account Manager
KLA Corporation
Donald Dillashaw
Field Service/Startup Engineer
Tokyo Electron Limited
Alicia Scott
Senior Director
Onsemi
