It is with deep sadness that IPC reports the recent news of the death of industry visionary and long-time IPC leader and volunteer Michael Ford, who passed away on January 27.
I just finished the latest issue of IPC Community which is chock full of great content, including timely updates on IPC standards, workforce programs, and events like IPC APEX EXPO 2024. The issue also spotlights the certification team that works with our community to develop, implement and promote industry credentialing and workforce programs. The Community magazine is truly an indispensable resource!
In the spirit of reflecting on the year just passed and looking ahead to the new year, here are the highlights of IPC’s government policy advocacy efforts in 2023.
Review of the IPC PCB Design Fundamentals Course.
An Overview of the PCB Design Fundamentals II: Fabrication Course
Years in the works, IPC earned the U.S. Department of Labor’s approval for our National Program Standards of Apprenticeship on Wednesday, November 15.
How can companies use marketing principles and tools to attract quality job candidates and improve employee retention? Stephanie Austin, director of marketing, Zentech Manufacturing, explains in “Manufacturing a Creative Workforce Development Strategy.” Austin, a member of IPC's EMS Steering Committee, will participate in the upcoming EMS Leadership Summit on April 8, 2024, at IPC APEX EXPO.
Electronics industry comments on EPA's proposed rules on PFAS
The bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 is launching a new era of leadership for U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and related industries. However, rebuilding the advanced electronics industry in the U.S. will require a long-term, sustained effort, and it is about more than just chips.
The U.S. Government must actively encourage the expansion of the advanced packaging ecosystem, supply-chain partnerships, and industry-backed workforce programs if it wants to succeed in boosting the U.S semiconductor industry under the CHIPS Act.