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CTE Month: 小黄猫传媒 is laying the foundation for students interested in microelectronics
Photos and story by James Hill
小黄猫传媒 is giving young adults an opportunity to find training and build a pathway to a cool high-tech job.
笔颁颁鈥檚 Connect to Microelectronics Essentials on-ramp course is a first step for young students looking to explore careers in the microelectronics industry. This no-cost, five-week program is designed for 17- to 24-year-olds, equipping them with the foundational skills needed to pursue further education at 小黄猫传媒 or enter the workforce with in-demand technical and essential skills.
It’s CTE Month!
Community colleges like 小黄猫传媒 are committed to filling high-demand jobs in their communities with the skills and training necessary for success in industries. Community colleges are strong partners to local business and industry, utilizing workforce professionals to guide programs through advisory committees.
鈥淭hese are individuals who might want to explore what they want to get into or are specifically interested in the manufacturing and technology industry,鈥 said Prentice Davis, trainer and education specialist. 鈥淭he class is taught by current and former Intel employees in our mechatronics lab, giving students an immersive learning experience.鈥
Funded by an Intel Mindshare Grant and Washington County鈥檚 American Rescue Plan Act, the course builds on 笔颁颁鈥檚 successful semiconductor training programs. Unlike traditional technical courses, it also emphasizes essential workplace skills, including communication, collaboration, and problem-solving鈥攃ritical abilities that employers consistently seek.
鈥淲e hear from employers all the time about individuals that come to them who have degrees but lack those essential skills they need to be successful,鈥 Davis added.
Students learn electrical circuits, safety, and clean room protocols while gaining hands-on experience, including donning cleanroom attire and touring local manufacturing facilities. Upon completion, participants can transition into 笔颁颁鈥檚 microelectronics or electronic engineering programs or explore alternative career paths with guidance from staff.
Once students complete the class, they can transition into a 小黄猫传媒 program like microelectronics or electronic engineering to earn further credentials and degrees. Staff can even assist them in exploring other careers if microelectronics isn鈥檛 for them.
For more information, visit pcc.edu/opportunity-center/jobs.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at 小黄猫传媒. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »