Tag: Workforce Development

Join us for a one-day workshop focused on RF Fundamentals & a Semiconductor Roundtable.

The Florida Semiconductor Institute’s (FSI) deputy director for workforce development, professor Jack Judy, presented at the 2026 SACA Conference, highlighting progress on new industry-driven semiconductor certifications. The credentials aim to strengthen education and workforce pathways by aligning training with the skills semiconductor employers need most.

Statewide semiconductor education initiative continues to grow, introducing students to innovation, technology, and future career pathways.

The IEEE TryEngineering Educator Session, hosted in partnership with the University of Florida’s Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI), provided Florida educators with a two-day professional development experience focused on semiconductor education, engineering design, and artificial intelligence.

Join us for a one-day event that will help you discover how to bring semiconductor education to life. This engaging one-day event is designed for K–20 educators, administrators, deans, and guidance counselors eager to integrate semiconductors and STEM career exploration into their curriculum.

Hundreds of classrooms participate statewide as students build, code, and imagine the future with semiconductors.

Hosted at NeoCity, FL, with the support of the Florida Semiconductor Institute, IEEE’s TryEngineering Educator Session focused on providing Florida Educators with a hands-on, interactive glimpse into semiconductor manufacturing and technology to help teachers connect classroom learning to meaningful careers.

Calling all Florida educators and classrooms! Get ready for a high-energy, interactive virtual experience that will ignite curiosity and excitement about the world of semiconductors. Join us for the Chip in Florida Webinar for K-12 Educators, a dynamic virtual event packed with fun, learning, and discovery!

We are excited to announce that Sophia Watson, FSI assistant director of workforce development, has been named the 2025 FLATE Distinguished Manufacturing Partner Service Award Winner by the Florida Advanced Technological Education Center of Excellence (FLATE) and the Florida Association for Industrial and Technical Educations (FAITE). Now in its 18th year, the FLATE Awards program […]