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From Classroom to Cleanroom: Building the Next Generation of the Semiconductor Workforce

The modern world runs on microchips. They power our smartphones, drive our cars, and fuel the artificial intelligence reshaping our future. Yet, as the demand for advanced semiconductor manufacturing skyrockets in the United States, the industry faces a critical challenge: building a highly skilled, diverse workforce to sustain it. Back in 2021, the Krause Center…

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KCI Core Principles in Action: Equity

As K-12 districts reopen for learning in the newly-defined classroom, plans for students’ mental health are a major concern, presenting a need for strategic planning.

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Stop AAPI Hate

A Message of Support from the KCI

As a supporter of the FHDA district-wide equity efforts, the KCI is proud to stand in unity with the Foothill-DeAnza Community College district as we all work to create an equitable world for all underserved communities.

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STEAM, Myself, and I: Get to Know Your STEAM Identity at KCI

Finding the intersection among the STEAM fields allows students to see the application of the major disciplines as well as recognize a variety of career pathways. This is why we are so excited to announce KCI’s new STEAM Leadership Program this summer!

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Computer Science & Equity

This recent webinar addressed questions such as: Who has access to computer science education and how might issues of equity be addressed? Why is computer science education necessary for students today?
What does a comprehensive computer science education look like? and How can we find time and resources to implement computer science education?

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