Partner Engagement Opportunities
The mission of SCALE is to strengthen the U.S. microelectronics workforce pipeline in support of the Department of War. Partners across industry, government, and academia play a crucial role in shaping and sustaining this program.
Below you will find opportunities to contribute to the development of a highly skilled workforce. We appreciate your time and expertise.
Mentorship helps students understand real-world challenges and develop professional confidence. Support the next generation of microelectronics engineers by:
Providing career guidance and technical insights
Offering resume feedback and interview preparation
Hosting virtual mentoring sessions
MENTOR EMERGING TALENT
Your insights directly inform how we prepare students for DoW-aligned roles. Help ensure our program aligns with current and future workforce demands by:
Sharing skill gaps you observe in hiring pipelines
Highlighting critical technology areas requiring specialized talent
Collaborating on curriculum and training improvements
IDENTIFY WORKFORCE NEEDS
CONTRIBUTE TO EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS
SCALE Educational Standards reflect current industry practice and DoW needs. Partners can shape national microelectronic education by:
Providing feedback on technical content
Helping identify essential knowledge, skills, and abilities for emerging job roles
CAREER PATHWAYS WORKING GROUP
Career Pathways Working Groups are collaborative, cross-sector teams that help shape sustainable, scalable workforce development pipelines by:
Strengthening connections between government, universities, and employers
Translate workforce needs from the DoW, federal government, and DIB into educational needs for university consortium members