Short Courses Help Bridge the Semiconductor Skills Gap

Short Courses Help Bridge the Semiconductor Skills Gap

In 2017, Demis John noticed a staffing problem among the semiconductor companies in Santa Barbara. The area had about 28 small semiconductor companies at the time, many launched from the nanofabrication facility housed at University of California, Santa Barbara, where John works. But as these companies expand, “they are all headhunting the same 10 people, basically,” John says.“It really was hindering their ability to scale. When you start up a …

Bridging the Skills Gap: How Universities Can Better Prepare Students for Tomorrow's Workforce - The Rolla Daily News

The modern job market presents a paradox that has educators, employers, and policymakers scratching their heads. Despite unemployment rates fluctuating and millions of job openings remaining unfilled, there exists a persistent skills gap that leaves both recent graduates underemployed and employers struggling to find qualified candidates. This disconnect between academic preparation and industry needs has never been more pronounced, particularly…