This program provides up-skilling opportunities for working professionals who are looking to pivot their careers to emerging technology areas. It serves the national interest by expanding experiential learning pathways in emerging hardware technologies driven by nanofabrication. The NanoReady program focuses on increasing workforce opportunities in Northern Virginia, a region positioned for growth in emerging hardware technology sectors, such as semiconductor and microelectronics, life science and biotechnology, aerospace and defense, and cybersecurity and data infrastructure. This opportunity is intended to provide the support, education, and hands-on training needed for individuals to softly land a job in this growing sector while best supporting a regional talent pipeline. Questions about the opportunity can be directly sent to the lead PI (principal investigator) of the program: Dr. Ethan Ahn (Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering, George Mason University, eahn7@gmu.edu).
Nanofabrication, Cleanroom, Hands-on Training, Experiential Learning, STEM Education, Emerging Fields, Hardware Technologies, Semiconductor, Microelectronics, AI, Machine Learning, Quantum, Energy, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Aerospace, Defense, Cybersecurity, Data Infrastructure
Who is eligible? The applicant must be 18 years or older. The applicant must be the US citizen or the lawful permanent resident. The applicant must NOT be currently enrolled in any post-secondary educational programs. Who is encouraged to apply? Individuals who have not followed traditional educational pathways into STEM fields, including military veterans and service members, are encouraged to apply. Individuals who have acquired soft-skills such as time management, communication, and teamwork in non-emerging technology careers are encouraged to apply. Individuals who require up-skilling to work in emerging technology fields are encouraged to apply.
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