Demand for U.S. electronics is growing because electronics engineers sit at the center of several fast-expanding areas: semiconductors, data centers, EVs, automation, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing.

Apprenticeship is no longer optional. It is essential, and the U.S. apprenticeship system is gaining momentum.

Top three reads from David Hernandez showing how fragmented workforce efforts can be transformed into a scalable, industry-wide ecosystem by better connecting training providers, employers, funders, and intermediaries.

Measuring Return on Investment (ROI) ensures that workforce development leads to tangible benefits like improved productivity, reduced errors, and increased efficiency. Here’s why tracking the ROI on training is crucial...

The funding landscape for workforce development is evolving. While federal grant freezes and shifting policies have introduced some uncertainty, there are still viable opportunities available for companies in the Electronics...

Ensuring Excellence: IPC-A-610 Process Optimization and Ensuring Excellence: IPC-J-STD-001 Process Optimization are designed to provide electronics professionals with the knowledge and skills to set up reliable, high-quality assembly processes that...

IPC introduces our latest online instructor-led course: Introduction to Wire Harness Design I. This online training program is crafted to equip emerging and seasoned professionals with the essential skills and...

In a time that feels more politically divided than ever, there are still policies that Americans generally agree on—and expanding workplace apprenticeships is one of them. Last week’s commemoration of...

Today, IPC released a new offering in its series of short “explainer videos” – this one tackles the critical labor shortage faced by the electronics manufacturing industry. The United States...

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has officially designated IPC an apprenticeship ambassador. This prestigious recognition underscores our commitment to fostering and expanding registered apprenticeship programs across the United States,...

In this first webinar — Complex Integrated Systems: The Future of Electronics Manufacturing — guest speakers Dan Gamota (NextFlex) and Girish Wable introduced the concept of CIS and discussed current...

Building a strong workforce means attracting, retaining, and nurturing qualified workers. To achieve these lofty goals, understanding what motivates talent is a must. And career advancement is key.

IPC recently released a new white paper, "Building Electronics Better: A Plan to Address the Workforce Challenges Facing the Electronics Manufacturing Industry." The white paper provides a framework for establishing...

PRIDE Industries is the United States’ leading employer of people with disabilities and those with other barriers to employment, including veterans and former foster youth.

IPC celebrates Workforce Champions. Tell us your story.

Introduction to PCB Design I and II are two online IPC courses dedicated to PCB design, scheduled for the next few months. The courses are held by Pietro Vergine, co-president...

IPC achieved a landmark in 2023 by creating an apprenticeship program approved by the U.S. Department of Labor. With such a registered framework in place, industry can work through IPC...

The upheaval of recent years reminds us that change is inevitable. Growth, on the other hand, is merely possible. Across the globe, growth in the electronics manufacturing sector is constrained...

I am proud to share that IPC’s Apprenticeship Program is growing! We have just added our third occupation to our National Standards of Apprenticeship – Printed Circuit Board Design Engineer.  

The Clean Electronics Production Network (CEPN) is seeking electronics brands and suppliers to participate in free in-person or virtual beta testing of chemical safety training for workers and management in...

In the intricate world of electronics manufacturing process and precision are not just goals; they are necessities. Amidst the myriad of factors that can affect the quality and reliability of...

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...

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.

Meijing Liu, CID+, is a senior PCB designer for Microart Services, an EMS company in Markham, Ontario, Canada. She recently took a six-week milaero PCB design class from IPC’s Kris...

As we noted in part one of our series, certification programs are based on exams designed to measure a person’s current competency while certificate programs are linked to training programs...

The terms “certification” and “certificate” are often used interchangeably, but in the world of credentials, there are well-defined differences. These differences have important implications for when and how your organization...

To impact the lives of students interested to enter the industry, help is needed from companies serving the industry. The IPC Education Foundation has identified various ways for industry to...

Rigid-Flex PCBs are reliable and cost-effective That's why they are used in industrial applications across several verticals.

IPC Design brings printed board design professionals together to connect with other designers, enjoy education and training opportunities, mentor and encourage the next generation of designer engineers, and above all,...

A presentation developed by IPC consultant and member of IPC’s Thought Leaders program, Olivier Coulon, DECISION Etudes & Conseil, summarizes the of METIS (MicroElectronics Training Industry and Skills) Strategy which...