About

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Building the Workforce Powering the Future of Technology

The SEMI Foundation, part of the global trade association SEMI™, works across industry, education, workforce systems, and government to strengthen the global semiconductor talent ecosystem.

We help connect workforce strategies to industry demand through collaboration, education, career pathways, and workforce development initiatives designed for long-term impact.

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Our Mission

The SEMI Foundation exists to expand economic opportunity for workers while supporting the sustained growth of the semiconductor industry through workforce development, education initiatives, and employer-driven solutions. We work to help more people access careers in microelectronics while helping industry build the workforce needed for the future.

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A Workforce Challenge with Global Implications

Semiconductors power the technologies that drive modern life, from communications and healthcare to transportation, energy, defense, and artificial intelligence.

As investment in microelectronics accelerates worldwide, workforce readiness has become one of the industry’s most urgent priorities. Meeting future demand will require stronger alignment between employers, educators, workforce systems, and communities.

The SEMI Foundation helps bring those stakeholders together to strengthen pathways into semiconductor careers and support the long-term growth of the industry.

Powered by Industry Leadership

As the workforce development arm of SEMI™, the SEMI Foundation is uniquely positioned within the global semiconductor ecosystem.

SEMI™ represents more than 4,000 companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide across the electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. Through this connection, the SEMI Foundation helps align workforce development efforts with real industry needs and emerging workforce trends.

Meet Our Team

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How We Work

Built Through Collaboration

The SEMI Foundation believes workforce development requires coordinated action across the ecosystem.

Together, we help develop scalable workforce strategies that strengthen awareness, education, training, and career access across the semiconductor industry.

We collaborate with:

Industry Leaders

Workforce Organizations

Government Agencies

Community Partners

Philanthropic Organizations

Areas of Focus

Workforce Development

Supporting workforce strategies and talent pipeline solutions aligned with industry demand.

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Education & Training

Advancing industry-connected learning opportunities and workforce readiness initiatives.

Career Awareness

Expanding understanding of semiconductor careers and the role microelectronics plays in modern life.

Industry Engagement

Convening partners across the ecosystem to strengthen collaboration and collective impact.

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Building the Future Workforce Together

The future of semiconductor innovation depends on people. The SEMI Foundation works with partners across industry, education, workforce systems, and government to help strengthen the workforce powering the next generation of technology.