Synopsys Teams Up with SEMI Foundation to Drive Workforce Development Initiatives in Semiconductor Industry
Synopsys (SNPS) and the SEMI Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to address workforce development in the semiconductor chip design sector. The collaboration aims to tackle the predicted need for over one million additional semiconductor jobs by 2030, equivalent to 100,000 jobs annually.
The partnership will focus on developing education and training programs with academic institutions and industry experts, targeting K-12 students, academic institutions, and military veterans. Through Synopsys' SARA (Synopsys Academic & Research Alliances) program, the initiative will provide access to cutting-edge technologies and support universities in building a diverse semiconductor workforce.
The first program, launching in 2025, will concentrate on training students, educators, and military service members transitioning to civilian careers to expand participation in the chip design sector.
Synopsys (SNPS) e la SEMI Foundation hanno firmato un Memorandum d'Intesa per affrontare lo sviluppo della forza lavoro nel settore della progettazione di chip semiconduttori. La collaborazione mira a rispondere al fabbisogno previsto di oltre un milione di posti di lavoro nel settore dei semiconduttori entro il 2030, equivalenti a 100.000 posti di lavoro all'anno.
Il partenariato si concentrerà sullo sviluppo di programmi di istruzione e formazione in collaborazione con istituzioni accademiche ed esperti del settore, rivolgendosi a studenti delle scuole K-12, istituzioni accademiche e veterani militari. Attraverso il programma SARA (Synopsys Academic & Research Alliances) di Synopsys, l'iniziativa offrirà accesso a tecnologie all'avanguardia e supporterà le università nella costruzione di una forza lavoro diversificata nel settore dei semiconduttori.
Il primo programma, che sarà lanciato nel 2025, si concentrerà sulla formazione di studenti, educatori e membri delle forze armate che si stanno preparando al passaggio a carriere civili, al fine di aumentare la partecipazione nel settore della progettazione di chip.
Synopsys (SNPS) y la SEMI Foundation han firmado un Memorando de Entendimiento para abordar el desarrollo de la fuerza laboral en el sector del diseño de chips semiconductores. La colaboración tiene como objetivo hacer frente a la necesidad prevista de más de un millón de empleos adicionales en semiconductores para 2030, equivalente a 100,000 empleos anuales.
La asociación se centrará en desarrollar programas de educación y capacitación con instituciones académicas y expertos de la industria, dirigidos a estudiantes de K-12, instituciones académicas y veteranos militares. A través del programa SARA (Synopsys Academic & Research Alliances) de Synopsys, la iniciativa proporcionará acceso a tecnologías de vanguardia y apoyará a las universidades en la construcción de una fuerza laboral diversa en el sector de semiconductores.
El primer programa, que se lanzará en 2025, se concentrará en capacitar a estudiantes, educadores y miembros del servicio militar que están en transición a carreras civiles para aumentar la participación en el sector de diseño de chips.
Synopsys (SNPS)와 SEMI Foundation은 반도체 칩 설계 분야의 인력 개발을 다루기 위해 양해각서를 체결했습니다. 이 협력은 2030년까지 100만 개 이상의 반도체 일자리가 필요할 것으로 예상되는 상황에 대응하며, 이는 연간 10만 개의 일자리에 해당합니다.
파트너십은 K-12 학생, 학술 기관 및 군 전역자를 대상으로 학술 기관 및 산업 전문가와 함께 교육 및 훈련 프로그램 개발에 집중할 것입니다. Synopsys의 SARA(Synopsys Academic & Research Alliances) 프로그램을 통해 이니셔티브는 최첨단 기술에 대한 접근을 제공하고 대학이 다양한 반도체 인력을 구축할 수 있도록 지원할 것입니다.
2025년에 시작되는 첫 번째 프로그램은 학생, 교육자 및 민간 직업으로 전환하는 군 복무자 교육에 중점을 두어 칩 설계 분야의 참여를 확대할 것입니다.
Synopsys (SNPS) et la SEMI Foundation ont signé un protocole d'accord pour aborder le développement de la main-d'œuvre dans le secteur de la conception de puces semi-conductrices. La collaboration vise à répondre au besoin prévu de plus d'un million d'emplois supplémentaires dans le secteur des semi-conducteurs d'ici 2030, soit l'équivalent de 100 000 emplois par an.
Ce partenariat se concentrera sur le développement de programmes d'éducation et de formation avec des institutions académiques et des experts de l'industrie, visant les étudiants de K-12, les institutions académiques et les anciens combattants militaires. Grâce au programme SARA (Synopsys Academic & Research Alliances) de Synopsys, l'initiative permettra d'accéder à des technologies de pointe et soutiendra les universités dans la constitution d'une main-d'œuvre diversifiée dans le secteur des semi-conducteurs.
Le premier programme, qui sera lancé en 2025, se concentrera sur la formation des étudiants, des éducateurs et des membres des forces armées en transition vers des carrières civiles afin d'accroître la participation dans le secteur de la conception de puces.
Synopsys (SNPS) und die SEMI Foundation haben ein Memorandum of Understanding unterzeichnet, um die Entwicklung der Arbeitskräfte im Bereich des Designs von Halbleiterchips anzugehen. Die Zusammenarbeit zielt darauf ab, dem prognostizierten Bedarf von über einer Million zusätzlicher Halbleiterarbeitsplätze bis 2030 gerecht zu werden, was 100.000 Arbeitsplätzen pro Jahr entspricht.
Die Partnerschaft wird sich auf die Entwicklung von Bildungs- und Ausbildungsprogrammen in Zusammenarbeit mit akademischen Institutionen und Branchenexperten konzentrieren, die sich an K-12-Schüler, akademische Institutionen und Militärveteranen richten. Durch das SARA-Programm (Synopsys Academic & Research Alliances) von Synopsys wird die Initiative Zugang zu modernsten Technologien bieten und Universitäten unterstützen, eine vielfältige Halbleiterarbeitskräfte aufzubauen.
Das erste Programm, das 2025 startet, wird sich auf die Ausbildung von Studenten, Lehrkräften und Militärangehörigen konzentrieren, die in zivile Berufe wechseln, um die Teilnahme am Chipdesignsektor zu erhöhen.
- Strategic partnership addressing critical industry workforce shortage
- Access to cutting-edge technologies for educational institutions
- Expansion of training programs to multiple demographics (K-12, academic, veterans)
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Expanded Collaboration Aims to Bridge Talent Gap, Drive Innovation and Growth
As a global silicon to systems design leader, Synopsys, through its SARA (Synopsys Academic & Research Alliances) program, has been an active participant in workforce development activities worldwide. SARA empowers the workforce of tomorrow by enabling access to cutting-edge technologies, developing shared programs, and partnering on advanced collaborations to support universities in building a diverse semiconductor workforce ready to invent the technology of the future. This collaboration with the SEMI Foundation will strengthen the pipeline of skilled talent to benefit the global semiconductor ecosystem and align with Synopsys' goal to be the preferred technology partner-of-choice for workforce development.
"I have been honored to be a part of the SEMI Foundation Board of Trustees for over five years. This partnership has been instrumental in driving forward a shared vision for a diverse and skilled workforce in the microelectronics sector. By leveraging our combined expertise and resources, we aim to make a tangible impact on the industry's ability to attract, develop, retain, and advance an inclusive and skilled workforce," said Katy Crist, Director of Workforce Development at Synopsys and SEMI Foundation Board of Trustees Member.
"Workforce development is critical for driving the semiconductor industry's continued growth and innovation," said Shari Liss, Vice President, Global Workforce Development & Initiatives at SEMI. "We are excited to announce our strategic partnership with Synopsys to advance education and training initiatives that engage, inform, and inspire the next generation of high-tech talent in
Additional Resources
- Addressing the Semiconductor Talent Gap Q&A with 2024 SIGDA Distinguished Service Award Winner Patrick Haspel
- SEMI Foundation Workforce Development Programs
- SEMI High Tech U
1 Deloitte, "The Global Semiconductor Talent Shortage" Report, Deloitte website, 2022, https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/technology/articles/global-semiconductor-talent-shortage.html
About Synopsys
Catalyzing the era of pervasive intelligence, Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) delivers trusted and comprehensive silicon to systems design solutions, from electronic design automation to silicon IP and system verification and validation. We partner closely with semiconductor and systems customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow. Learn more at www.synopsys.com.
About SEMI Foundation
The SEMI Foundation's mission is to support economic opportunity for workers and the sustained growth of the microelectronics industry through creating pathways and opportunities for job seekers and tools and systems for semiconductor companies to attract, develop, retain, and advance a diverse and skilled workforce. Visit the SEMI Foundation online to learn more, and follow the SEMI Foundation on LinkedIn.
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SEMI Foundation
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