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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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Ready to Reignite Your Teaching? The STEAM Leadership Program Is Back This Summer

Ready to Reignite Your Teaching? The STEAM Leadership Program Is Back This Summer

What if one program could change the way you teach — forever? That’s not a marketing line. It’s what educators who’ve been through the KCI STEAM Leadership Program keep telling us. And this summer, a new cohort kicks off, with spots open for passionate educators across California. What Is the STEAM Leadership Program? The STEAM…

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A KCI Impact Interview Featuring Jesus Huerta

A KCI Impact Interview Featuring Jesus Huerta

“My goal is to show teachers that the classroom can go beyond pencil and paper. With a focus on innovation (educators) allow students access to the next level of technology. The hope is students will learn how to be entrepreneurs, gain interest in STEAM and understand the design process.” – Jesus Huerta Recently, we interviewed…

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