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Learn about what's new across the electronics manufacturing ecosystem and follow expanding EMAC initiatives and updates highlighting how EMAC is responding to real workforce needs across the industry.
Houston Power Electronics Campus Signals Demand for a Blended Manufacturing Workforce
The planned 400-plus jobs will span an increasingly connected environment of electronics production, automation, research, logistics, and workforce training.
Modine’s 300-Job Wisconsin Hiring Push Offers a Recruitment Playbook
The manufacturer is combining competitive pay, accessible entry-level roles, on-the-job training, and direct outreach to staff growing data-center cooling production.
U.S. Chip Hiring Pressure Puts Skills-Based Training in Focus
New workforce research shows that expanding semiconductor production will require hands-on training closely aligned with the jobs inside modern fabs.
National Semiconductor Network Brings Employers Closer to the Training Table
A new industry advisory committee will help align U.S. microelectronics education with changing skills, equipment and hiring needs.
Intel and PLTW Bring Semiconductor Skills Into High School Classrooms
A three-year education initiative will give more students early exposure to the technologies and career pathways shaping U.S. electronics manufacturing.
Forge Nano Battery Expansion Signals Demand for Blended Manufacturing Skills
Forge Nano broke ground August 19 on a major expansion of its lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Morrisville, North Carolina.
Lenovo’s North Carolina Server Expansion Moves Into Its Next Hiring Phase
With more than 400 positions filled and hundreds more expected, the Whitsett expansion shows how AI infrastructure demand is creating new electronics manufacturing opportunities.
What is Ultra-HDI, and Why Does It Matter for PCB Design Engineers
By Tara Dunn, SMTA Director of Training and Education