Industry and education are working together to prepare students for robotics, automation, CNC, and advanced manufacturing careers. See what that collaboration looks like at College of Western Idaho.
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How FANUC, CWI, Micron and Industry Partners Are Building the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce
09/10/2026
The Skills That Power Advanced Manufacturing | Article 4 of 8
09/08/2026
Learn the technical, digital, and professional skills modern semiconductor technicians need to troubleshoot interconnected advanced manufacturing systems.
Why Hands-On Learning Builds Workforce Readiness | Article 4 of 8
08/25/2026
Hands-on semiconductor education builds technical judgment, troubleshooting skills, confidence, and workforce readiness by connecting classroom instruction with meaningful experience.
Is Your HVAC Training Lab Ready for the New School Year?
08/21/2026
Learn how to identify gaps in your HVAC training lab, evaluate hands-on learning, improve troubleshooting, prioritize upgrades, and align training with industry needs.
Why Education Must Evolve with Industry | Article 3 of 8
08/11/2026
Discover how semiconductor education can evolve with industry to prepare adaptable, workforce-ready graduates for advanced manufacturing careers.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Chipmakers
07/29/2026
Discover how early career awareness, hands-on learning, and industry partnerships can build the semiconductor workforce pipeline America needs.
How Welding Programs Can Prepare the Workforce Behind America's Digital Infrastructure
07/21/2026
Learn how welding programs can prepare students for data center construction through fabrication, blueprint reading, fit-up, inspection, safety, and automation.
Semiconductor Workforce Development Series | Article 1 of 8
07/15/2026
America's semiconductor future depends on more than new fabs. Learn why workforce development is critical to closing the semiconductor skills gap.
Preparing the Next Generation of Electrical Technicians
06/16/2026
Learn six proven strategies for building an effective electrical training program, including hands-on learning, electrical fundamentals, automation, workforce alignment, and measurable outcomes.
Top Trends in Technical Education Programs Right Now
05/07/2026
Explore the top trends shaping Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in 2026, from workforce alignment to hands-on training and emerging technologies.
