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February 13, 2025 | Cory Blaylock, IPCEstimated reading time: 1 minute
IPC has partnered with Stephen F. Austin State University's (SFASU) Center for Applied Research and Rural Innovation (CARRI) and the IPC Education Foundation on a transformative project aimed at aligning academic training with real-world demands in electronics manufacturing. This partnership is not only a significant step forward in workforce development but a shining example of how academia and industry can join forces to create a future-ready workforce. Though this example is focused on PCB assembly, it showcases a valuable model for workforce development in all areas of electronics manufacturing.
The spark igniting this transformation? A powerful blend of strategic funding, hands-on training, and deep industry-academic collaboration.
A select group of SFASU faculty and students underwent intensive certification training last summer for IPC-J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610. These certifications, pivotal for careers in soldering and electronics assembly, equip participants with hands-on skills and technical knowledge that bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry needs. With soldering equipment donated by Weller Tools, SFASU’s faculty and students are now practicing with tools and techniques that meet the standards required in today’s electronics manufacturing workforce.
To read this entire article, which appeared in the January 2025 issue of PCB007 Magazine, click here.
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