Policymakers, industry leaders, and workforce experts discuss strategies to expand apprenticeships, training programs, and regional partnerships to sustain semiconductor workforce and industry growth
SYRACUSE, N.Y., March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leaders from across government, industry, and workforce development convened at Syracuse University's National Veterans Resource Center for a high-level summit focused on advancing workforce strategies that support the continued growth of New York's semiconductor sector.
Hosted by the National Institute for Industry and Career Advancement (NIICA) and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), in collaboration with Syracuse University, the event brought together Congressional leaders, state and local officials, workforce organizations, educators, employers, and semiconductor industry experts to examine workforce investments, discuss best practices, and explore strategies for expanding apprenticeship and training programs along the I-90 corridor and beyond.
This convening builds on the September 2023 CSIS forum, "Solving the Semiconductor Workforce Crunch," and comes as historic public and private investments continue to fuel New York's position as a national leader in semiconductor manufacturing. Semiconductor and related device manufacturing companies in New York have increased by 27% since the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act, reflecting the state's rapid industry growth.
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