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Building America’s Semiconductor Talent Pipeline
October 3, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Celebrate Manufacturing Day with SMART USA Institute!
Join us for this special Manufacturing Day webinar hosted by SMART USA Institute, where industry leaders, educators, and innovators come together to explore how we can build and sustain a robust semiconductor workforce in the United States.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why modern manufacturing is high-tech, clean, and essential to national strength
- How digital twins and cleanroom simulations are transforming workforce training
- The importance of KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) in shaping career pathways
- Real-world examples of technician-level programs and dual enrollment success stories
- Strategies for supporting early-career talent and sustaining long-term workforce ecosystems
- How to spark awareness and interest in semiconductors from elementary school to industry
Featured Panelists:
- Jacqui Hall, SMART USA Institute
- Kashyap Yellai, MAPT Roadmap Contributor
- Sophia Watson, University of Florida
- Jim Wieser, Texas Instruments
- Andrea Mohamed, Quantum Bloom





