Building the Future of Semiconductor Talent
in Oregon
Oregon's Edge
​​​Oregon is a national leader in semiconductor talent, home to 15% of the U.S. semiconductor workforce — trailing only California and Texas. Oregon excels in semiconductor manufacturing, as well as a growing sector of the industry focused on innovation, design, and research. Its workforce spans manufacturing, engineering, research, and design, from technical credentials to PhDs.​
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Now, Oregon’s semiconductor industry faces an extraordinary opportunity for growth. Industry projects 2,500 new semiconductor jobs annually over the next decade. Yet, Oregon education systems produce roughly 2,000 semiconductor-related graduates per year. Of those, just 20% or 400 join the sector within five years. Employers also point to a critical skills gap, emphasizing the need for hands-on learning experiences, stronger foundations in math, science, and problem-solving abilities, as well as mechatronics, AI and robotics, complex design, software development, and data analysis.
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Closing these gaps is critical to sustaining Oregon’s semiconductor talent leadership and building a workforce ready for the next generation of semiconductor technology.
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.
Our Purpose
The Oregon Semiconductor Talent Consortium unites more than 40 industry, education, workforce, economic development, and community-based organizations focused on strengthening Oregon’s semiconductor talent workforce.
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The Consortium works through sustained collaboration and cross-sector shared leadership to build a skilled, diverse semiconductor workforce; meet the current and future talent needs of the semiconductor industry; and advance workforce opportunities for all Oregonians. The Consortium aligns industry around mutual needs, amplifies effective efforts, and builds cross-sector partnerships to advance collective priorities.
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:
Expand hands-on experiential learning opportunities
Ignite interest and build awareness in semiconductor careers
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Grow and upskill the workforce through flexible, innovative pathways
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Improve foundational STEM skills
Expand hands-on experiential learning opportunities
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Join the Consortium
Help shape the future of Oregon’s semiconductor workforce and create pathways that connect Oregonians to careers and opportunities in this industry. Consortium members are leaders who commit their organizations to this effort and actively collaborate to shape and advance Consortium priorities.