Oregon Breakfast

The depth and talent of Oregon’s semiconductor workforce is one of the strongest selling points of the Silicon Forest. And yet, based on recent analysis of graduates in semiconductor-related fields, we’re still not producing and attracting enough talent into this field. As we head into another industry-wide ramp, how are we as a region – and as a nation – getting out ahead of this challenge? In other words, how can we align industry, education, and policy fast enough to build and scale a workforce that meets this demand. Robert Sanger with SEMI will highlight how apprenticeships can close the skills gap