According to the Office of the Arizona Governor, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, TSMC Arizona, and Mayor Kate Gallego have announced an expansion of the Registered Technician Apprenticeship program, demonstrating a renewed commitment to local workforce development and paving the way for the future. This action, which takes place during National Apprenticeship Week and the Governors Apprenticeship Innovation Summit in Phoenix, demonstrates a heightened effort to establish career pathways in the semiconductor industry in Arizona.
With the help of government support and educational partnerships, TSMC’s program has expanded to include new apprenticeship positions, such as Equipment Technician Apprenticeships at Estrella Mountain Community College and Process Technician Apprenticeships through Northern Arizona University and Rio Salado College. The goal is for these apprentices to graduate from their training prepared to take on the challenges of semiconductor manufacturing. In a statement, Rose Castaneres, president of TSMC Arizona, stated, “We are deeply committed to creating job opportunities for local Arizonans.” “Our newest technician apprentices will get the support and training they need to thrive in their new careers.”
Governor Hobbs elaborated on this topic of progress and opportunity by saying, “The semiconductor industry has created opportunities for countless Arizonans to gain access to good-paying, stable jobs,” according to a report from the governor’s office. “By expanding the registered apprenticeship program and adding even more opportunities for training, TSMC is helping to build and upskill the strong workforce it needs,” Mayor Gallego emphasized, highlighting Arizona’s leadership role in coordinating workforce development with private sector needs.
A customized apprenticeship program for Facilities Technicians was introduced by TSMC Arizona earlier, with the assistance of Maricopa Community Colleges in the educational process and sponsorship from the City of Phoenix. When you combine the more than $5 million investment in the new programs with the Department of Commerce’s support through CHIPS Act funds, it’s evident that TSMC wants to train up to 6,000 workers once their three Phoenix “fabs” are fully operating. In an effort to strengthen their Phoenix workforce, TSMC Arizona and its educational partners are already hiring for 130 new apprentice positions by 2025. This is a positive step for a sector that is characterized by regional adaptation in the face of global technological advancements.
Those who are interested in applying for TSMC’s apprenticeship programs should visit the application website. In the meantime, leaders in business and education have echoed the sense of advancement. The Arizona Commerce Authority’s President and CEO, Sandra Watson, explained that “TSMC Arizona’s apprenticeship expansion showcases Arizona’s steadfast commitment to growing our skilled semiconductor workforce.” “Thank you TSMC for bringing this great business to our community and state,” said Paul Lambertson, dean of Grand Canyon University’s College of Engineering and Technology, echoing sentiments expressed in the governor’s office statement.
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