📊Executive Summary

Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) is joining a nationwide initiative to bolster the U.S. semiconductor workforce, addressing projected staffing shortages in the sector. The Pacific Intermountain Regional Node, led by Boise State University, aims to connect education and industry to prepare students for careers in microelectronics. NNU will receive approximately $80,000 to support student research and host educational events, including a semiconductor camp for high school students. This initiative is crucial as the semiconductor industry anticipates a shortage of 127,000 to 157,000 workers by 2030, highlighting the need for workforce development in this critical sector....