National Institute for Innovation and Technology™ Partners with Micron Technology and Northern Virginia Community College to Launch Registered Apprenticeship Program in Virginia

Registered Apprenticeship Program will establish pathway for workers to "learn-and-earn" in growing semiconductor manufacturing industry

STERLING, Va., May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute for Innovation and Technology™, in partnership with Micron Technology and Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), is proud to announce the launch of a semiconductor manufacturing Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) in Virginia.

The new initiative, unveiled on April 24, is designed to forge pathways for workers through an innovative "learn-and-earn" model, which removes credential and financial barriers while substantially increasing access for traditionally underrepresented communities.

During a roundtable discussion held at the launch, the Institute's President & CEO Mike Russo shared insights on the pivotal role of Registered Apprenticeships (RAs) in expanding the nation's talent pipeline for semiconductor manufacturing. Read the full story on PR Newswire HERE