{"id":1828,"date":"2026-06-10T20:36:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T20:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tucsonmovingreport.com\/?p=1828"},"modified":"2026-06-10T20:36:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T20:36:09","slug":"programs-aim-to-meet-soaring-demand-for-chip-technicians-as-tsmc-expands-in-arizona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tucsonmovingreport.com\/?p=1828","title":{"rendered":"Programs aim to meet soaring demand for chip technicians as TSMC expands in Arizona"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<section>\n<p><b>PHOENIX (AZFamily)<\/b> \u2014 Phoenix is in the middle of a semiconductor boom, and the need for certified technicians is growing fast.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/tucsonmovingreport.com\/?p=1826\">Basha High School wins national skills contest for second consecutive year<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Industry leaders say chipmaking could add more than 20,000 jobs in Arizona throughout the course of the next decade. <\/p>\n<p>To help fill that demand, fast-track technician certification programs are rolling out across the state\u2014designed to get people trained and job-ready in a matter of weeks.<\/p>\n<h2>TSMC partners with universities to build a technician pipeline<\/h2>\n<p>Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is partnering with universities including Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and Grand Canyon University to offer intensive technician certification programs.<\/p>\n<p>The programs cover multiple specialty tracks and are built to move quickly\u2014typically spanning 11 weeks to two years\u2014so students can earn certifications that help them step into semiconductor jobs.<\/p>\n<p>GCU\u2019s Dewey Thomas, executive director for semiconductor workforce development and industry partnerships, said the goal is to give students an overview of the industry and what it takes to work inside a fab.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re going to cover things like the work culture, the semi-industry and give them an overview of the industry and the surrounding ecosystem,\u201d Thomas said.<\/p>\n<p>He said students also learn core concepts behind the technology.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe cover the wafer fabrication process and all the various modules that are actually within the fab that play a part in making the wafer,\u201d Thomas said.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<h6>READ MORE: US-Taiwan trade deal positions Arizona as global chip manufacturing hub<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>About 100 students already trained, many offered jobs<\/h2>\n<p>GCU was one of the first programs to launch last year. The university says it has already trained about 100 students.<\/p>\n<p>Program leaders say the completion rate is 83%, and about 70% of graduates have received job offers from TSMC.<\/p>\n<p>Because the program is free, industry leaders and former students say it\u2019s a rare opportunity happening close to home\u2014especially for people looking for a career change without taking on debt.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/tucsonmovingreport.com\/?p=1824\">Arizona magician to compete on Season 21 of \u2018America\u2019s Got Talent\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>\u201cOpportunity of a lifetime\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>Thomas said Arizona\u2019s growth in the semiconductor industry is creating what he calls a unique window for workers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat\u2019s happening here in the state of Arizona represents the opportunity of a lifetime,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Former students echoed that message, pointing to the ability to go through training without worrying about the cost.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeing able to go through the programs debt-free and not have to worry about any of the money \u2026 or any of the financial burden,\u201d one former student said.<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s next?<\/h2>\n<p>TSMC plans to build six fab facilities and more in north Phoenix over the next decade. Former students say the expansion is not just creating jobs, it\u2019s also offering a chance at a different life.<\/p>\n<p>GCU\u2019s intensive technician program is already underway, Openings are expected for the fall session starting Aug. 31. <\/p>\n<p>ASU and NAU are launching their first technician programs this summer. Classes are held in the evening, and graduating high school seniors can earn certifications and college credits by the time they receive their diplomas.<\/p>\n<p><i>See a spelling or grammatical error in our story? <\/i><i>Please click here to report it<\/i><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Do you have a photo or video of a breaking news story? 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