SEMI Apprenticeships™
Building Scalable Earn-and-Learn Pathways for the Future Semiconductor Workforce
The SEMI Foundation helps industry, educators, workforce organizations, and government partners develop and scale Registered Apprenticeship Programs aligned with the workforce needs of the semiconductor and microelectronics industry.
As a U.S. Department of Labor National Group Sponsor for Registered Apprenticeships, the SEMI Foundation helps expand workforce pathways that combine technical learning with real-world industry experience.
About SEMI Apprenticeships™
Earn-and-Learn Pathways Built for Industry
The semiconductor industry is rapidly expanding and requires scalable workforce solutions capable of preparing talent for highly technical and advanced manufacturing environments.
SEMI Apprenticeships™ helps employers develop workforce pathways that combine paid on-the-job training, technical education, and industry-aligned skill development. The initiative supports both new and existing workforce talent by helping create structured pathways into high-demand semiconductor careers.
Recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor
The SEMI Foundation was designated as a U.S. Department of Labor National Group Sponsor for Registered Apprenticeships, helping streamline apprenticeship development and expansion across the semiconductor ecosystem.
The initiative helps employers build workforce strategies aligned with federal apprenticeship standards while supporting long-term industry workforce needs.
This designation allows the SEMI Foundation to help:
Support apprenticeship program creation
Accelerate employer participation
Reduce administrative complexity
Expand workforce pathways nationally
Strengthen consistency across apprenticeship models
An Intermediary Built to Support Industry
The SEMI Foundation functions as an intermediary helping coordinate and support apprenticeship efforts across employers, educators, workforce systems, and government partners. The Foundation helps:
Build, Launch, and Operate Apprenticeship Programs
Coordinate Industry and Education Partnerships
Strengthen Workforce Pipelines
Support Talent Recruitment and Engagement
Scale Apprenticeship and WBL
By bringing together key stakeholders, the SEMI Foundation helps simplify and strengthen apprenticeship development for the semiconductor industry.
Core Functions
Supporting Apprenticeship Development at Every Stage
SEMI Apprenticeships™ provides support across the full apprenticeship lifecycle, including:
Program Design & Standards
Helping develop apprenticeship models aligned with industry workforce needs.
Employer Engagement
Supporting semiconductor employers interested in workforce development and apprenticeship participation.
Recruitment & Pipeline Development
Helping connect talent pipelines to apprenticeship opportunities.
Compliance & Administration
Supporting program coordination and alignment with Registered Apprenticeship requirements.
Ongoing Support & Scaling
Helping organizations strengthen, expand, and sustain apprenticeship programs over time.
Funding & Incentives
Identifying and connecting members to eligible apprenticeship funding and public-sector financial supports like apprenticeship tax credits or cash incentives
Workforce Solutions Built for the Future
Registered Apprenticeships help create structured, scalable workforce pathways that support both employers and workers.
For employers, apprenticeships help strengthen recruitment, workforce retention, and talent development.
For workers, apprenticeships provide paid, hands-on learning experiences connected to real career opportunities across the semiconductor ecosystem.
As workforce demand continues to grow globally, apprenticeship models will play an increasingly important role in strengthening the future semiconductor talent pipeline.
Interested in SEMI Apprenticeships™?
The SEMI Foundation partners with employers, workforce organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies to help develop and scale apprenticeship pathways across the semiconductor industry.