Academic Leaders Unite To Reenergize North Texas Semiconductor Workforce

UT Dallas, Dallas College, Collin College, North Central Texas College, Texas State Technical College and UT Arlington have formed the North Texas Semiconductor Workforce Development Consortium with the goal of tripling semiconductor-related certificates and associate degrees over the next three years.

“With Congressman Allred’s support, we have been able to launch a semiconductor workforce consortium, bringing together academic and industry partners, to ensure long-term viability of a technology workforce that is critical for economic success in Texas,” said Dr. Joseph Pancrazio, vice president for research and innovation and professor of bioengineering at UT Dallas.

As a result of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, UT Dallas will receive more than $6.8 million to improve the North Texas semiconductor industry workforce, to enhance UTD’s wind energy research, to create a behavioral health services center and to promote small-business partnerships.