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Tomorrow's Semiconductor Workforce Starts Today

Building pathways into one of the most critical workforces of our generation

EDGE brings higher education and industry together to build clearer routes into semiconductor careers, preparing emerging talent to contribute from day one.

A national network of universities, colleges, industry partners, emerging talent, and allies working together to build the next generation of semiconductor talent.

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01Why EDGE, Why Now

The semiconductor workforce challenge is also a readiness challenge.

Semiconductors power the technologies, systems, and infrastructure we rely on every day — from AI and health care to transportation, national security, and the global supply chain. But the talent pipeline is not keeping pace.

Meeting this workforce need requires a broader mix of talent — students trained across engineering, science, computing, manufacturing, operations, and strategy who have earlier exposure to industry environments and stronger preparation to contribute sooner.

The EDGE Consortium brings higher education, industry engagement, and applied experiences together across a cross-institutional coalition to build a more connected semiconductor talent pipeline.

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Micron engineers and leaders in discussion with EDGE Scholars

By 2030, roughly 67,000 U.S. semiconductor jobs risk going unfilled.

Micron engineers and leaders meet with Scholars in Boise, Idaho
02A Complex Semiconductor Ecosystem

The semiconductor ecosystem is bigger than just chips

Designing and building chips is only one component of the semiconductor workforce. It takes many more fields, from materials science and chemistry to software, data, logistics, and business strategy, to make the complex semiconductor supply chain work and realize today's sophisticated technologies.

Students from STEM and academic backgrounds across the board can find opportunities throughout the semiconductor ecosystem. Explore those paths below.

01

Materials, Chemistry & Process Science

MajorsMaterials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, nanotechnology
02

Chip Design

MajorsElectrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, applied physics, mathematics
03

Manufacturing, Fabrication & Equipment

MajorsMechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, robotics, applied physics
04

Testing, Packaging & Quality

MajorsElectrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, statistics, quality engineering
05

Software, Data & Computing

MajorsComputer science, data science, software engineering, applied mathematics, AI/machine learning
06

Supply Chain, Operations & Strategy

MajorsIndustrial engineering, supply chain management, operations research, business, public policy
03What EDGE Brings Together

EDGE brings the right pieces together to prepare emerging talent for the semiconductor workforce

01

Connect semiconductor work to real-world impact

Understand why this work matters to national security, supply chain resilience, and the technologies we rely on every day.

02

Build a national student network

Create community, confidence, and connection across universities and colleges.

03

Create clearer pathways into semiconductor professions

Provide earlier exposure to real roles in the field.

04

Prepare talent at scale

Strengthen long-term workforce development through programs, partnerships, and infrastructure.

04Stories

Where an EDGE Scholar's path can lead

EDGE Scholars gathered at Micron headquarters in Boise

From Classroom to Fab Floor

See how EDGE Scholars get behind-the-scenes access to the semiconductor ecosystem through site visits and immersive industry experiences.

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Students gathered in the Microscale Process Engineering Laboratory at San José State

Building a Semiconductor Network Before Graduation

Through the EDGE x Epixego mentorship program, students build community, connect with role models, and begin their EDGE Scholar pathway with stronger access to opportunities across the field.

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Students working through a semiconductor tool demo at Boise State

Tackling Real-World Challenges

See how EDGE Scholars apply their learning through capstone experiences connected to real industry needs.

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05The Network

A growing network of member schools

Member school Joined fall 2025 Consortium hub
06Updates

From around the consortium

For Industry Become an Industry Partner Engage emerging talent earlier, support day-one readiness, and help shape a more job-relevant semiconductor talent pipeline. Become an EDGE Partner → For Universities Become a Member School Expand student pathways through a national network of universities and colleges, shared programming, and stronger industry connections. Become an EDGE Member School → For Students Become an EDGE Scholar Explore the semiconductor industry, build community, and connect with experiences that help you understand where you fit. Become an EDGE Scholar →