Shared Leadership for Talent Development
The Oregon Semiconductor Talent Consortium is a statewide partnership working to align and strengthen Oregon’s semiconductor workforce. Together, we’re shaping a shared vision for global leadership in talent development, innovation, and pathways to opportunity.​​
Oregon ranks among the nation’s semiconductor leaders, home to 15% of the U.S. workforce and a growing ecosystem of manufacturing, research, and design. Yet with thousands of new jobs on the horizon and critical skills gaps emerging, the need for coordinated, cross-sector action has never been greater. The Consortium exists to close those gaps — ensuring Oregon remains at the forefront of semiconductor excellence for decades to come.
The Vision
Oregon will be a global leader in semiconductor talent development, offering world-class, accessible training and career pathways that meet industry needs, boost economic mobility, and serve as a national model.
Key Goals
The Consortium has set the following workforce development goals:
Increase semiconductor-related degree and credential completion.
Increase the percentage of semiconductor-related degree completers employed in sector after 5 years.
Increase the diversity of semi-related degree and credential completers and semiconductor workforce.
Priorities
To address these needs, the Consortium has identified the following semiconductor talent development priorities:
Ignite interest and build awareness in semiconductor careers
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Expand hands-on experiential learning opportunities
Grow and upskill the workforce through flexible, innovative pathways
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Improve foundational STEM skills