Micron continues its expansion in Idaho as demand for semiconductor technology grows worldwide. Now, state leaders, educators and industry executives are launching an effort to build the workforce needed to support that growth.
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As Micron soars, Idaho expands semiconductor workforce pathways
Leaders gathered Thursday at Boise State University to announce the launch of NNME Pacific Intermountain, a regional partnership designed to strengthen pathways into semiconductor and microelectronics careers across nine western states. The initiative is part of the National Network for Microelectronics Education and is led by Boise State University.
The partnership brings together education, workforce and industry organizations from Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Northern California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado and Hawaii to help connect students with careers in the semiconductor industry…