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March 14, 2025 | Evelyn Cui, IPC AsiaEstimated reading time: 1 minute
As global technological innovation and industrial transformation in the electronics sector accelerate, talent shortages become increasingly apparent, creating a bottleneck that hampers the growth of enterprises and affects the overall competitiveness of the industry.
In Asia, the contradiction between the rapid development of the electronics manufacturing industry and the shortage of talent is particularly evident. The existing talent pool cannot fully meet the market's demand for highly skilled professionals. According to feedback from industry companies, there is an urgent need for professionals with knowledge of IPC standards and practical skills in electronics. However, the reality is that most academic courses are disconnected from the actual needs of the industry, leading to disappointing results when companies recruit from universities and schools.
So, how can the talent development systems in universities and schools seamlessly align with enterprise needs to quickly unblock these bottlenecks?
In response to these needs, IPC Asia launched the IPC Asia Talent Development Program in 2020 with three core projects: the Internship Program, the Student Training Program, and the Academic Partner Program. This overall initiative has aimed to bridge the gap between education and industry by providing systematic training and practical opportunities that help students and young professionals master the core knowledge and skills of IPC standards. Through close collaboration with major enterprises and academic institutions, IPC Asia has successfully cultivated a number of highly skilled professionals who are meeting the industry's development needs and laying a solid and sustainable foundation.
Exploring Through Collaboration
The IPC Asia Talent Development Program has collaborated with more 20 educational institutions in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam, with over 1,000 participants.
Student Training Program
The Student Training Program has attracted more than 400 students from nearly 20 universities. To ensure that the training content is both cutting-edge and practical, IPC Asia invited several university professors and industry experts to give lectures that present typical industry case studies. Through seminars and workshops, students engage deeply with these professors and experts to enhance their understanding of the industry.
Continue reading this article in the Winter 2025 issue of IPC Community.
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