Clean room

Jumpstart your career in Semiconductor Manufacturing!

During this long-term training program, you will learn about operations in a clean room, microscope use, wafer handling, and build valuable connections to employers.

Hired will support you as you build skills in job readiness, technology, and semiconductor manufacturing.

Career Coaching

in-person Training

Job preparation Experience

Benefits of training for SemiConductor Careers

  • Free training building towards a Technician career track with average industry starting wage $25/hr

  • Career exploratory and work readiness training

  • Paid internship/employment at Seagate Technology, Polar Semiconductor, or Skywater Technology for 9-months

  • Coursework at Normandale Community College earning up to 12 credits + the opportunity to test and earn the Certified Production Tech credential

  • Potential to exit to an apprenticeship, 2-year degree, or 4-year degree program with internal employment promotion

  • Job coach and support including interview clothing and fuel or bus cards

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Subject to criminal background check

  • Available 10 hour days, M-Th for work/college coursework

  • Walking/standing for prolonged periods

  • Work in a cleanroom environment with gowning attire

  • Reliable transportation (Bloomington area)

  • Solid reading and communication skills, basic arithmetic

  • At or below 200% poverty income level and/or other qualifier

Program Timeline

  • Stage 1: Semiconductor Discovery Summer 2024 (hybrid - in person and virtual)

    Jump into career exploration and job readiness training with Hired. Learn about semiconductor manufacturing, see a clean room, take tours and meet employers, Build job readiness, customer service, and digital skills.

  • Stage 2: Semiconductor Earn & Learn Pre-Apprenticeship Fall 2024 - Summer 2025 (In Person)

    You will get paid $20/hour as you work, learn, and train at Polar, Seagate or SkyWater You will have the chance to move into $25/hour apprenticeship. Employee benefits include health insurance, regular breaks and paid time off. Earn 12-credits with Normandale Community College and an opportunity to learn an industry-recognized credential.

  • Stage 3: Semiconductor Credentials Summer 2025 (in person)

    Program and coursework completion. Opportunity to move into a paid Technician Apprenticeship Program with Polar, Seagate or SkyWater

 
 
 

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Learn More and Enroll Today.

Questions? Contact us:

Chan Xiong
Chan.Xiong@hired.org
651-301-2586

Download the Career Pathways program application. Return the completed application to Career.Pathways@Hired.org or fax to 612-338-1375. You will be contacted by an employment counselor within five days of sending your application.

The State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) funded (or funded in part) this training through a grant. The grant recipient created this training. DEED does not endorse this publicity or training or make guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability or ownership of the information herein or elsewhere.