The 2026 Semiconductor Pathways program provided high school and college students with an introduction to semiconductor fabrication and advanced manufacturing through classroom instruction, laboratory experiences and hands-on learning. Throughout the program, students explored how integrated circuits are fabricated by patterning designs onto silicon wafers at the micrometer scale. They also learned key manufacturing processes used throughout the semiconductor industry while developing practical skills in troubleshooting vacuum systems and operating equipment commonly found in advanced manufacturing environments. “The biggest takeaway was seeing students connect classroom concepts to real-world semiconductor manufacturing,” said Flavia P. N. Inbanathan, associate professor for the electrical engineering technology program. As demand for skilled workers in semiconductor manufacturing continues to grow, Kent State Trumbull’s electrical/electronic engineering technology program is helping build a regional talent pipeline by introducing students to careers in microelectronics and advanced manufacturing, while providing hands-on experiences with industry-relevant technologies.